.txt, we now need to create are startup batch file to run the program. Just create a new batch file (or script file if using Linux) inside the folder where the miner is and paste this into the batch file xmr-stak.exe optional_flags Replace "optional_flags" with nothing if you want the machine to mine using the CPU and any other GPU in the machine, or the following --noCPU        This will disable the CPU from mining. --noNVIDIA    This will disable all Nvidia GPU's in your system from mining. --noAMD        This will disable all AMD GPU's in your system from mining. For example, my setup is: xmr-stak.exe --noCPU Double click the batch file to run the miner, and you should see something like this To view the total speed at any time, press the "h" key on the keyboard when the mining software is in focus. GPU Mining - 