title: Making a script to open, configure, and run multiple programs sequentially
body: <p>While I have experience coding in Java and c++, I have never scripted anything and would like to learn. I want to create a script or a program which:</p>
  
  <pre><code>Opens Avast Virus Scanner
      -deep scans
      -quits upon being completed
  Opens Malwarebytes
      -same as above
  opens Spybot Search &amp; Destroy
      -same as above
  Shuts down computer
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>I honestly don't know where to even start - should I use a batch file or something else? I would appreciate any help. Thanks</p>