Run batch file in vb.net?

Question

How can I run a batch from from within vb.net?

Answer 1

Simple and straight forward method

System.Diagnostics.Process.Start("c:\batch.bat")

Answer 2

'The easiest way if you know the exact location of the file is

System.Diagnostics.Process.Start("c:\test\file.bat")

'In Visual Studio the file must exist in the /bin/debug or /bin/release depending on your current build configuration

System.Diagnostics.Process.Start("test.bat")

Answer 3

The best way is to use the Process.Start and pass the path to the batch file

Process.Start(pathToBatchFile)

Answer 4

You can use the Process class to run a batch file

Dim psi As New ProcessStartInfo("Path TO Batch File")
psi.RedirectStandardError = True
psi.RedirectStandardOutput = True
psi.CreateNoWindow = False
psi.WindowStyle = ProcessWindowStyle.Hidden
psi.UseShellExecute = False

Dim process As Process = Process.Start(psi)