In Dos batch file press ENTER key to open program or press any other key to exit from bat.

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I have a DOS batch file that show some results on the cmd console. I want users to press Enter to run program or press any other key on the keyboard to exit.

I don't want to use options/choices because in that case user will have to enter at least something which I need to check and set the action.

Example: At the end of the cmd console something say like this Press ENTER to open abc.exe or press any key on the keyboard to exit!

Thanks!

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