When I run a batch file (CMD file), a CMD (text) windows pops up to display the standard output. After it finishes, the stupid thing hangs around with this message: "Hit any key to close this window...". Does anyone know how to get rid of this script-defeating behavior? It's script defeating because it involves manual intervention when you really want automation.

If you really do want a window to wait for human input, you can just add a "PAUSE" statement to the end of your script.

can you paste the contents of your batch file? It sounds like you have a pause or something similar on it. By default, a batch file will automatically exit.

Either that, or you can manually add an 'exit' to the end of the batch file. That may help. Anyway, if you paste the contents I'll be glad to look it over.

I had some problems with non-working alt-Tab while I'm in windowed console from dunno reason. It works most of time but sometimes - simple not.