How to launch a new cmd window from an existing cmd window?

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Simply typing "cmd" keeps it in the same window. I'd also like to do "cmd /c command" and have it run in a separate window.

K. Brian Kelley · Answer 1 · 2009-06-13 01:04:28Z

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Use start. For instance:

start cmd

answered Jun 13 '09 at 1:04

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you don't even need the "cmd" bit; start on its own will fire off %comspec% – x0n Jun 13 '09 at 1:12

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Michèle · Answer 2 · 2009-06-13 01:05:48Z

up vote 15 down vote

Only

start

will do it also

answered Jun 13 '09 at 1:05

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