There are a few tricks with START that you might want to try like the /MIN and /WAIT switches that might at least minimize it on the taskbar until it is hidden. One could also create and use a shortcut that has the minimized attrib set on it.
The prob with the flashing DOS box is that when the user is in a session over a slow link, the screen painting shows the box for more than just a sec.
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