Execute - VBScript

Overview

The Execute command executes the specified command line or batch file. It’s typically used to run external programs or scripts from within a VB Script.

Syntax

Execute [verb] [application] [arguments] [options] [flags]

Parameters:

• verb: (Optional) Specifies the action to perform. Defaults to “open”.
• application: (Required) Specifies the command, program, or script to execute.
• arguments: (Optional) Specifies arguments or parameters to pass to the application.
• options: (Optional) Sets specific options for the execution.
• flags: (Optional) Modifies the command’s behavior.

Options/Flags

• /c: Executes the command and closes the current window after execution.
• /d: Specifies the default directory to use for the execution.
• /n: Suppresses the display of the new window for the command.
• /s: Runs the command in the system directory.
• /t: Specifies the number of seconds to wait for the command to complete.

Examples

• Execute a simple command:

Execute "notepad"

• Execute a command with arguments:

Execute "ping", "-n 4 www.microsoft.com"

• Execute a command with options:

Execute "/c", "ipconfig /all"

Common Issues

• Permission errors: Ensure the VB Script has sufficient permissions to execute the specified command.
• Path not found errors: Verify the specified application or script path is correct.
• Timeout errors: If the command takes longer than the specified timeout, it will terminate. Adjust the timeout value if necessary.

Integration

Integrate Execute with other commands to automate tasks:

Dim shellObj
Set shellObj = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
shellObj.Run "calc.exe", 1 ' Run the calculator with a maximized window

Related Commands

• Run
• CreateObject