- my command prompt will pop up for a split second only
Sounds like you need to run your batch files from the command line so the window doesnt close when it fails and you can see whats actually happening.
You say you normally use linux distros. Linux is VASTLY superior to windows when it comes to mining. Why are you trying to run Windows?
I've ran batch directly in command prompt and it start's like it should........2 seconds later poof, gone.
A) OF course linux is VASTLY superior no argument here, reboots back/forth are a hasle so background mining/testing while in windows less confusing.