Java - close cmd prompt opened by exec

oliverjrose99 · November 12, 2014

Hi

In order to start a SQL server I need to run a .bat file but when I do it in java it leaves the cmd prompt open. I found "Runtime.getRuntime().exec("taskkill /f /im cmd.exe");" online but I don't feel that this is a safe way to close it. Is there a proper way of closing the window?

Thanks.

slashes_2_asses · November 12, 2014

Try this:

Runtime.getRuntime().exec("exit");

slashes_2_asses · November 12, 2014

If my previous answer did not work, try this:

Runtime.exec("cmd /c start /MIN ...")

The /MIN parameter will prevent windows from appearing in the first place. So you don't have to close it

Also, did you know there is this website called google? You can type any question in that website and you can probably find an answer. Don't be so lazy!

November 13, 2014

Also, did you know there is this website called google? You can type any question in that website and you can probably find an answer. Don't be so lazy!

And where do you think Google search results wind up? Right back here. If Linus had his way right now you would be banned however I'm feeling nice.

harrynowl · November 13, 2014

Also, did you know there is this website called google? You can type any question in that website and you can probably find an answer. Don't be so lazy!

Forums exist for a reason, if people didn't have questions we wouldn't be here.

slashes_2_asses · November 13, 2014

And where do you think Google search results wind up? Right back here. If Linus had his way right now you would be banned however I'm feeling nice.

Idiot. This question is not unique. This has been answered many time on many other forums such as stackoverflow. There are people out there who don't want to put any effort.

Feel free to ban me though, I will just create a new account. Even if you use IP ban, I will use hotspotshield (which used to be a LTT sponsor:) ) to create a new account.