I am trying to help a friend by writing a batch file to backup a data base. She currently has one which, I assume uses XP's built in write to CD soft ware, I have just installed a DVD writer for her and the batch file will no longer work. I thought that it would be possible to modify the file to open Nero and write to the dvd drive but I am not having much luck. Question is it possible to open and run a program from a batch file and if so what is the command for it.
I have tried "C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\nero.exe" and all I get is program is not a recognised command etc. Can any one help or should this old fool stick to playing games?

open notepad type

cd "c:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero"
nero.exe



save as *.bat file


This will open the program from the batch file

thanks very much it opens a treat, Can I be really cheeky and ask if it is possible to instruct nero to copy a file to dvd from the bat. file?

I dont know if nero can be configured from a command line. You will have to check any documentation. Unless somebody else knows??

So that it works from anywhere on your PC, correctly it should be:

c:
cd \
cd "Program Files\Ahead\Nero"
nero.exe