windows XP scheduler question

[hsauer]

Hello:
I schedule a batch file to run every 5 minutes. It works well, but opens a substantial size window each time which is very distracting at this cadence. Is it possible to have it not open an explicit window, or open a small to insignificant one?
Thanks for any help.
Herb Sauer

[Phil Weber]

I don't know if the XP task scheduler allows you specify window properties, but I do know that VB's Shell statement does. You could write a simple VB app that Shells your batch file in a hidden or minimized window and schedule the VB app to run every 5 minutes.

[hsauer]

Thank you, Phil Weber, for your swift response. The XP scheduler does not have any apparent means to control the window, as you probably surmised. I will go find some information about VB. I guess that this old dog may have to learn a new trick.

[edburdo]

If you can use a shortcut to launch the app, that shortcut can have properties to minimize the window.