[batch-file] How do I execute cmd commands through a batch file?

I want to write a batch file that will do following things in given order:

1. Open cmd
2. Run cmd command cd c:\Program files\IIS Express
3. Run cmd command iisexpress /path:"C:\FormsAdmin.Site" /port:8088 /clr:v2.0
4. Open Internet Explorer 8 with URL= http://localhost:8088/default.aspx

Note: The cmd window should not be closed after executing the commands.

I tried start cmd.exe /k "cd\ & cd ProgramFiles\IIS Express", but it is not solving my purpose.

cmd /c "command" syntax works well. Also, if you want to include an executable that contains a space in the path, you will need two sets of quotes.

cmd /c ""path to executable""

and if your executable needs a file input with a space in the path a another set

cmd /c ""path to executable" -f "path to file"" 

cmd /k cd c:\ is the right answer

@echo off
title Command Executer
color 1b

echo Command Executer by: YourNameHere
echo #################################
: execute
echo Please Type A Command Here:
set /p cmd=Command:
%cmd%
goto execute

start cmd /k "your cmd command1"
start cmd /k "your cmd command2"

It works in Windows server2012 while I use these command in one batch file.

I know DOS and cmd prompt DOES NOT LIKE spaces in folder names. Your code starts with

cd c:\Program files\IIS Express

and it's trying to go to c:\Program in stead of C:\"Program Files"

Change the folder name and *.exe name. Hope this helps

I think the correct syntax is:

cmd /k "cd c:\<folder name>"

This fixes some issues with Blorgbeard's answer (but is untested):

@echo off
cd /d "c:\Program files\IIS Express"
start "" iisexpress /path:"C:\FormsAdmin.Site" /port:8088 /clr:v2.0
timeout 10
start http://localhost:8088/default.aspx
pause