Windows

start

SafeLaunch apps and files

start "" <path|url>

Opens files/URLs via associations; /wait blocks. Always pass an empty "" title to dodge the classic trap.

Examples

  • start "" https://status.example.comOpen a URL in the default browser

Syntax

start "title" [/wait] [/min] <program|file|url>

Before you run it

Launch only.

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