Parallel execution of shell processes

Question

Is there a tool available to execute several process in parallel in a Windows batch file? I have found some interesting tools for Linux (parallel and PPSS), however, I would

Answer 1

Try start:

start "title of the process" "P:\ath\to.exe"

It opens a new window with the given title and executes the BAT, CMD or EXE file. You can also set the priority, set the same environment etc.

Files being not executeable are opened with the associated program.

Further reading: Start -> Run

cmd /k start /?

Start is available at least since WinME.

Good luck!