Invisible Command Prompt

ScotTFO

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I know this is possible as I have seen it done a long time ago, but do not recall where I found the code.

I was wondering if anyone had a script or could point me in the right direction for creating one that will allow me to innitiate commands in a command prompt window or something of the sort, and have the process completely invisible.

I am trying to run a "net name" command and just don't want the command prompt windows spamming as it goes through the 80 or so names it has to process.

Thanks!
 

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John_w

MrExcel MVP
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Use the Shell command with vbHide:
Code:
Dim pid As Double
pid = Shell("net name Xxxx", vbHide)
 
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