How to create batch file in Windows using “start” with a path and command with spaces

Question

I need to create a batch file which starts multiple console applications in a Windows .cmd file. This can be done using the start command.

However, the command has

Answer 1

Escaping the path with apostrophes is correct, but the start command takes a parameter containing the title of the new window. This parameter is detected by the surrounding apostrophes, so your application is not executed.

Try something like this:

start "Dummy Title" "c:\path with spaces\app.exe" param1 "param with spaces"