Question:
I’m wondering if there is a way to minimize a batch window after it runs a certain command. I already know start /min and tricks to START the window minimized but what about while it’s running a loop or timeout?
Let’s say:
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echo Hello! timeout /t 100 :COMMAND TO MINIMIZE WINDOW WHILE TIMEOUT IS RUNNING |
Right now i’m calling an autoit script in the bat file to hide the window while the command is running with :
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WinSetState($application_name, "", @SW_HIDE) |
but i’m looking for a pure batch/powershell/vbs solution that can be coded directly in the .bat file.
Thank you for your time!
Answer:
Use PowerShell’s invocation options, executing no command or script.
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@echo off & setlocal echo Hello! powershell -window minimized -command "" timeout /t 100 powershell -window normal -command "" |
FWIW, -window hidden is also available if you wish.