@ECHO OFF E:\BBS\DOORS\VOTE\CMPVOTE1.PRG PAUSE REM The pause will hold the screen till the @ECHO ON REM use hits a key REM this is a sample logon.bat (Turbo) or notice.bat (forem) REM I belive that the commands are the same for Forem as Turbo REM if I am worng someone please send me an example