creating a batch file in c#

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This is my first time creating a batch. basically i want write commands in the command Promt. so i need batch file so that i can it in c# and does the task.

The commands looks like this:

install PortName=COM50-
bcdedit.exe -set TESTSIGNING OFF

How i can create the batch file and run it using c# code.

Thanks

Details: i am using com0com to create virtual ports, so the main idea is to automate the process, so i can create port without going to command port and write the commands.

Open notepad, save the command in file with extension `.bat`, then [use that batch file in C# Code](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/394036/how-to-execute-a-bat-file-from-a-c-sharp-windows-form-app) — Habib, Dec 05 '12 at 08:57
See here for how to run a batch file from C#: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/5519328/executing-batch-file-in-c-sharp — Matthew Watson, Dec 05 '12 at 08:58

score 5 · Answer 1 · answered Dec 05 '12 at 08:58

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Write the commands to a file and call System.Diagnostics.Process.Start() with the path to the file.

answered Dec 05 '12 at 08:58

Zach Johnson

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score 5 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 05 '12 at 09:01

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You maybe don't need a batch file :-

 Process myprocess = new Process();
 myprocess.StartInfo.FileName = @"C:\WHERE_EVER\bcdedit.exe";
 // I dont know the exact switch, but im sure you would be able to work this out.
 myprocess.StartInfo.Arguments = @"Install PortName=COM50 -set TESTSIGNING OFF";
 myprocess.Start();

answered Dec 05 '12 at 09:01

Derek

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` myprocess.StartInfo.Arguments = @"Install PortName=COM50 -set TESTSIGNING OFF"; ` doest work. when the command prompt starts, how do u execute inside it. basically how to pass the command? – Liban Dec 06 '12 at 05:28
That's something you would need to check out yourself, I just gave that switch as an example. I dont know what BCDedit is. – Derek Dec 06 '12 at 08:19
i fixed it.. thanks.. i wrote the command in batch file and run it, it works fine. – Liban Dec 06 '12 at 09:04

score 2 · Answer 3 · answered Dec 05 '12 at 09:02

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System.Diagnostics.Process is your best option.

Provides access to local and remote processes and enables you to start and stop local system processes.

For example;

System.Diagnostics.Process.Start("c:\\yourfilename.bat");

answered Dec 05 '12 at 09:02

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