Run batch file in vb.net?

Question

How can I run a batch from from within vb.net?

Answer 1

You can use the Process class to run a batch file

Dim psi As New ProcessStartInfo("Path TO Batch File")
psi.RedirectStandardError = True
psi.RedirectStandardOutput = True
psi.CreateNoWindow = False
psi.WindowStyle = ProcessWindowStyle.Hidden
psi.UseShellExecute = False

Dim process As Process = Process.Start(psi)

Answer 2

Here is a simple and straight forward method:

System.Diagnostics.Process.Start("c:\batch.bat")