To launch multiple apps at once, we first need to create a batch file. The batch file will contain the paths to the apps you want to open. Here’s what you need to do.
Launch Multiple Apps At Once on Windows
Important: Please note that this script may not work on every Windows 10/11 build.
1. Search for the apps that you want to include in the batch file. Right-click on the app and select Open File Location.
2. This will open the folder where the program has been installed. Right-click on the shortcut and select Properties.
3. Copy the Target field. Press CTRL+C to copy the value of this field.
4. Open a notepad file on your system and paste the code given below.
@echo off cd "PATH" start FILE exit
Important: Replace PATH with the path to your app. Next, you need to replace FILE with the executable file name.
5. The complete command would look like this
@echo off cd "C:\Program Files (x86)\Skillbrains\lightshot\Lightshot.exe" start Lightshot.exe exit
6. You can add more programs to the batch file. You need to use the same code for all your other apps. For example, I want to launch Lightshot and Avidemux at once. So, the code would look like
@echo off cd "C:\Program Files (x86)\Skillbrains\lightshot\Lightshot.exe" start Lightshot.exe cd "C:\Program Files\Avidemux 2.7 VC++ 64bits\avidemux.exe" start avidemux.exe exit
7. Click on the File menu in your Notepad and select Save As.
8. You need to give the batch file a name. You can name the batch file anything; make sure to add the ‘.bat’ at the end of the file. For example, Applaunch.bat
Whenever you wish to launch your favorite apps, double-click on the .bat file.
This guide explains how to launch multiple apps at once on Windows. If you have any doubts, let us know in the comment box below.
