Hi hoverhead, once you get the coding down for RunOnceEx.cmd you will never go back to batchfiles. I also went through batch files. Take a little time to research on RunOnceEx.cmd. If u need help regarding software you want to install in RunOnceEx.cmd PM i will try to help out. post your batch file here. Lets take a look at it. We can give u hints on how to convert it to RunOnceEx.cmd