wt.exe mybatch.cmd runs the batch file and exits, need it to stay open #6982

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opened 2026-01-31 00:52:21 +00:00 by claunia · 1 comment
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Originally created by @CarlosOnline on GitHub (Mar 19, 2020).

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Windows build number: Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.18362.720]
Windows Terminal version (if applicable): Windows Terminal (Preview) Version: 0.10.761.0

Any other software? No

Steps to reproduce

wt.exe mybatchfile.cmd

Expected behavior

wt.exe runs the batch file and stays open kind of like cmd.exe /k mybatchfile.cmd

Actual behavior

Batch file is run and then the terminal exits.

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@DHowett-MSFT commented on GitHub (Mar 19, 2020):

This is operating as expected: if the batch file exits successfully, it will result in the terminal closing. If it fails, it will result in the terminal staying open.

If you want to keep it open, be explicit and say wt cmd /k mybatchfile.cmd.

@DHowett-MSFT commented on GitHub (Mar 19, 2020): This is operating as expected: if the batch file exits successfully, it will result in the terminal closing. If it fails, it will result in the terminal staying open. If you want to keep it open, be explicit and say `wt cmd /k mybatchfile.cmd`.
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Reference: starred/terminal#6982