Launch multiple programs with one shortcut in Windows 10
You always run Firefox and Spotify together anyway -- here's how to create one shortcut for two (or more) programs. Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Oct. 14, 2015 10:42 a.m. PT 4 Sarah Jacobsson Purewal/CNET There are some programs that you always run together. For me, it's Google Chrome and Microsoft Word (hey, I'm a writer), for you it might be Skype and Steam. Maybe there are a few programs that you open every time you start up your computer. What if you could open multiple programs with just one (double) click? Well, you can, by creating a batch file, or a desktop shortcut that opens two or three or more specified programs at once. This tip works in older versions of Windows as well. Sarah Jacobsson Purewal/CNET Step 1: Open the Start menu and go to All apps to find the first program you want to open in your batch. Right-click on the program and click Open file location . Sarah Jacobsson Purewal/CNET Step 2: A File Explorer window will open to...