How to set up a way to open multiple files with one click in Windows

Question: I have different files, which I need as a routine on daily basis and I want them to be opened with one click when I start computer.

Answer: You can easily set up a way to open multiple files with one click in Windows 10 by using a batch file or a shortcut.

There are 3 methods how you can do this:

Method 1: Creating a Batch File to Open Multiple Files. A batch file is a simple text file containing a list of commands that the operating system can run.

You can create a batch file to open all three of your files simultaneously.

Steps 1: Find the paths to the files you want to open. You can right-click on each file, select Properties, and copy the file location (path) under the General tab

Steps 2: Open Notepad and write the following commands to open the Word files:

start "Document 1" "C:\Path\To\Your\Document1.docx"

start "Document 2" "C:\Path\To\Your\Document2.docx"

start "Document 3" "C:\Path\To\Your\Document3.docx"

Replace the C:\Path\To\Your\Document1.docx with the full path to your documents.

Step 3: Save the file as a batch file:

Go to File > Save As.

Under Save as type, select All Files.

Name the file something like OpenDocuments.bat and save it in a convenient location (like your desktop).

Step 4: Run the batch file by double-clicking on it.

This will open all your documents at once.

Method 2: Create a Shortcut with Multiple Files

You can also create a shortcut that opens multiple documents simultaneously using Windows' shortcut creation method.

Step:1. Right-click on your desktop or inside a folder, and go to New > Shortcut.

Step 2: In the Create Shortcut window, type the following command:

cmd.exe /c start "Document 1" "C:\Path\To\Your\Document1.docx" & start "Document 2" "C:\Path\To\Your\Document2.docx" & start "Document 3" "C:\Path\To\Your\Document3.docx"

Replace the paths with the locations of your documents.

Step 3: Click Next, name your shortcut (e.g., "Open Documents"), and click Finish.

Step 4. Now, you can double-click on this shortcut to open all the documents at once.

Method 3: Keep the Files Open All the Time:

If you want the files to always remain open:

You could configure them to open when the computer starts up by adding the batch file or shortcut to the Startup folder.

To do this, press Windows + R, type "shell:startup", and hit Enter.

Copy your batch file or shortcut into the folder that opens.

This will open the files automatically every time you start your computer.

Let me know if you need further details or adjustments

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