In CMD, there are times when the user must run multiple commands simultaneously. The following are some situations in which you might find yourself, and each of them will be discussed in turn.
Run multiple commands simultaneouslyRun multiple commands sequentiallyOnly run the next command in the queue if the first executes successfully.Only execute the next command in the queue if the first failed to execute successfully.
These are a few use cases that we will address in this article.
Run multiple commands using the batch script
You can use batch scripts to run multiple commands and instructions on your machine simultaneously. Using a batch script, you will be able to execute all your commands one by one automatically. All you need to do is follow the steps below. This is a way to run multiple commands easily and quickly. I hope this will work for you. If you don’t want your commands to run with Batch Script, you may apply other solutions described below.
Run Multiple Commands Through &, &&, and || sign
With this solution, I am giving you three possibilities on how you want to run your multiple commands in CMD. You can also use a combination of switches within the same line. For example, cmd && success action || fail action & always run. All these commands can also be executed within a batch file. The same command line switches can also be used in PowerShell. Hopefully this will help you automate your commands the way you want. The command line will save you lots of time and will give you flexibility in your work. How do you use the command line? Please share your thoughts in the comments below. Also see:
How to use PowerShell History on Multiple DevicesHow To Format Drive Using Command Line In WindowsCMD Delete Folder: Delete Files and Folders using Command LineHow to Enable Script Execution in Windows PowerShellHow to Use Notepad++ to Find Text in All Files of a Folder
