Command Prompt: run scripts in background (equivalent of Linux's &/bg)

In the Windows operating system, there is no direct equivalent of the \bg\ command in Linux which allows running scripts in the background. However, there are a few alternatives that can be used to achieve the same result in Windows.

One of the simplest ways to run a script in the background is to launch the script as a Windows service. This can be done using the Windows Service Manager, which can be found in the Control Panel. The Service Manager allows for the creation of a new service, which can then be configured to launch the desired script. Once the service is configured and set to start automatically, it will run in the background and can be managed using the Windows Service Manager.

Another option is to use the Windows Task Scheduler. The Task Scheduler can be used to create a task that launches the desired script. This task can then be configured to run at a scheduled time, or at intervals, or even continuously. This allows the script to run in the background, without any user interaction.

Finally, a third option is to use the command-line utility called \schtasks\. Schtasks can be used to create a task that launches the desired script. The task can then be configured to run at a scheduled time, or at intervals, or even continuously. This allows the script to run in the background, without any user interaction.

In summary, there are three alternatives for running a script in the background in Windows: creating a Windows service, using the Windows Task Scheduler, and using the schtasks command-line utility. Each of these options has its own advantages and disadvantages, so it is best to evaluate each one to determine which is the best fit for the particular situation.