how to run batch file w taskscheduler in the background without stealing focus?

so I have this batch file below to turn off wifi and turn it back on, then using task scheduler to run it every 12 hours

start /B "" "C:\Users\(username)\Tools\WifiSchedule\WLANOFF.lnk"
ping 127.0.0.1 -n 4 > nul
start /B "" "C:\Users\(username)\Tools\WifiSchedule\WLANON.lnk"

the thign is, each time this runs a windows pops up and steal focus and it's quite annoying. blocks what im reading or if im doing work it interrupts and steals focus again when CMD disappearing. what line do I add in the CMD command line to have this in the background?

With this Virtual Basic script (.vbs), you can execute batch script silently.

Change "C:\Registry_Backups\Scripts\RegBackup.bat" with folder path and batch script name.

FreeBooter said:

With this Virtual Basic script (.vbs), you can execute batch script silently.

Change "C:\Registry_Backups\Scripts\RegBackup.bat" with folder path and batch script name.

Code:

Set WshShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")

cmds=WshShell.RUN("C:\Registry_Backups\Scripts\RegBackup.bat", 0, True)


Set WshShell = Nothing

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sorry for the late reply, how do I run this? this is cmd or ps?

m18xr2 said:

how do I run this?

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Create a blank text file, paste those contents inside it, rename the file extension to .vbs
You can then double-click on the .vbs file to run it.

m18xr2 said:

this is cmd or ps?

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Neither. It's a third scripting method. VBS has been a part of Windows for decades.
It's long been regarded as on its way out.
PS can do everything that VBS can do. But I also use VBS for small jobs like this because I'm used to it and I haven't learnt a simple way of using PS for this yet.

MS stopped including the VBS Help file years ago. I think XP was the last time they issued it.
You can download a copy if you want to. It's a great learning resource.
Windows Scripting 5.6 Documentation by Ryan Farley
But it's best to regard VBS as merely a potential helper for some things.
If you are going to put effort into learning anything then make it PS.
my ditty - Batch file and PowerShell guides [post #7] - ElevenForum


All the best,
Denis