PowerTip: Launch Cmd.exe Commands from PowerShell

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Summary: Launch legacy applications from Windows PowerShell.

 Can I execute an old batch script in Windows PowerShell?

 To launch an old command or batch file from within a Windows PowerShell script, launch Cmd.exe with the /C parameter:

CMD.EXE /C PAUSE

Or if it’s a .bat or .cmd file, you can put it directly within the Windows PowerShell script and run it:

\BAT\CAVE\RUNME.CMD

Note Your results will be in the $LASTEXITCODE.

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