How to check if a process is running via a batch script

Question

How can I check if an application is running from a batch (well cmd) file?

I need to not launch another instance if a program is already running. (I can\'t change th

Answer 1

You should check the parent process name, see The Code Project article about a .NET based solution**.

A non-programmatic way to check:

1. Launch Cmd.exe
2. Launch an application (for instance, c:\windows\notepad.exe)
3. Check properties of the Notepad.exe process in Process Explorer
4. Check for parent process (This shows cmd.exe)

The same can be checked by getting the parent process name.