Windows EXIT command
The Windows exit command is used to close the Command Prompt window or terminate a batch file. It allows users to exit the current Command Prompt session or terminate a batch file processing. By using the exit command, users can effectively close Command Prompt windows or end batch processes without any hassle. This command is a simple yet essential function for managing Command Prompt sessions and batch file operations in Windows operating systems.
EXIT Syntax:
Section titled “EXIT Syntax:”exitOptions:
Section titled “Options:”| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| /? | Displays help for the exit command |
Parameters:
Section titled “Parameters:”| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| none | Exiting the Command Prompt or script |
EXIT Usage:
Section titled “EXIT Usage:”Terminate the Command Prompt
Section titled “Terminate the Command Prompt”exitThis command terminates the Command Prompt window.
Close Command Prompt after Running a Script
Section titled “Close Command Prompt after Running a Script”echo "Hello, World!" & exitThis command prints “Hello, World!” in the Command Prompt window and then exits the window.
Forcefully Close a Program
Section titled “Forcefully Close a Program”taskkill /im notepad.exe & exitThis command forcefully closes the Notepad program and then exits the Command Prompt window.
Prevent Execution of Following Commands with Fail-safe Exit
Section titled “Prevent Execution of Following Commands with Fail-safe Exit”echo "This is a fail-safe exit command" & if errorlevel 1 exitThis command prints a message and uses a fail-safe exit in case of an error condition. The Command Prompt window exits if an error occurs.
How do I use exit in Windows?
Section titled “How do I use exit in Windows?”To use the exit command in Windows, execute the following command:
exitHow can I force close Command Prompt using exit?
Section titled “How can I force close Command Prompt using exit?”To force close Command Prompt using the exit command, run:
exit /bHow do I exit a batch file in Windows?
Section titled “How do I exit a batch file in Windows?”Exiting a batch file in Windows can be done by using the exit command. Here’s an example:
exitHow to exit a loop using the exit command in Windows Command Prompt?
Section titled “How to exit a loop using the exit command in Windows Command Prompt?”To exit a loop using the exit command in Windows Command Prompt, you can use it with a conditional statement. For example:
IF %condition% == true exitCan I close Command Prompt without confirmation using exit?
Section titled “Can I close Command Prompt without confirmation using exit?”Yes, you can close Command Prompt without confirmation using the /q (quiet) option with the exit command. Here’s how:
exit /qHow do I use the exit command to return a specific ERRORLEVEL in Windows?
Section titled “How do I use the exit command to return a specific ERRORLEVEL in Windows?”You can use the exit command to return a specific ERRORLEVEL by providing the desired number after the /b option. For instance:
exit /b 5Applications of the EXIT Command
Section titled “Applications of the EXIT Command”- Exiting the Command Prompt
- Closing a script or batch file
- Terminating a loop or program execution