I checked one of my batch files and found that I had used the Start command to initiate similar batch commands. You will have to rewrite your batch file like this:

Without the "start" command, the batch file waits for each batch command to close and then executes the next batch command. The start command provides a positive exit code for each batch command so that the batch file can progress to the next command.

I did a lot of batch programming in the days of DOS (before Windows came on the scene). Each batch command generated some output, which was redirect to a file, which was then used by the next batch command. We never had to have each batch command open on the screen. Only the final output was required. Old habits die hard. So, I asked you to simply but the commands in a .bat file and execute it.

These days, I use a batch file that loads at startup. I had included the Start command in it but it slipped out of my memory when your query came up. The Start command was introduced with Windows and was not part of the original DOS. I have good long-term memory and mediocre short-term memory.

Also, you might want set a more good-looking icon for the batch file shortcut (Right-click, Change Icon, OK on the error message, Browse). Many .dll files in the Windows or Winnt folder (pifmgr.dll, shell32.dll) have very good icons.