How can I start a program in a command window and have it run independent of the window? I tried this: start /B c:\cygwin\bin\ping.exe ulv >nul <nul 2<nul but when I type "exit" at the command prompt, the window fails to close, and when I close the window, the ping command terminates. I am on Windows 7 Home Premium, 64 bit.

Hi Juanalaloca, Thanks for the post! If I want to start the ITunes using the command, I just input: start itunes.exe in the command prompt, then input exit to close the command prompt window. You can also refer to: How to Start a Program From a Command Prompt in Windows Regards, MiyaThis posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. | Please remember to click "Mark as Answer" on the post that helps you, and to click "Unmark as Answer" if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.