run batch file in batch file code example

Example 1: run batch file from cmd

Command Prompt
To run a batch file with Command Prompt, use these steps.

Open Start.
Search for Command Prompt, right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option.
Type the path and name of the batch file, and press Enter:

C:\PATH\TO\FOLDER\BATCH-NAME.bat

Example 2: how to call a batch file from another batch file

REM We're working inside file1.bat
REM To start a bat file stored in the same directory use:
START file2.bat

REM if file2 is in another directory use
START path/file2.bat