How to Write a Simple Batch File in Windows

Batch files are the computer handyman’s way of getting things done. They can automate everyday tasks, shorten the required time to do something, and translate a complex process into something anyone could operate.

In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to write a simple batch file. You’ll learn the basics of what batch files can do and how to write them yourself.

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[nickcass]

This quick tutorial landed me a job. So thank you my dude

[ValmisFilm]

2:41 OMG! This folder organizer literally changed my life today! THANK YOU! Anyone must have this! This is a game-changer! :) WOW! Glad I found this video!

[calebgultig]

This video has shown me the light my word. I would love to find out how to download content from the web like this? I have a database I regularly look at and want to download it every day.

[sheraixy]

I would really like to learn, how to write this folder sorting file.
Just to copy some strange text, don’t help to learn it correctly...

[HowdyMyDudes]

I shall use this as a new way to Rick Roll

[NC-untr]

Hi, can you demo creating batch file for running sql scripts? thank you.

[benedettap.]

Can I execute a batch file on Windows from the command prompt? If yes, how?

[eliosaleh]

how can I batch an address, not to a website but execute an action (open apps at the same time)? should I change the script in my notepad or what should i do ?

[fisherman]

Hi. Can you zoom in on the windows? It's too small to read even when in fullscreen. I'm new to batch files. Thanks.

[tusharraj]

can makefile be implemented using batch files, if yes please tell how?

[shrutimishra]

How to create a batch file which can open my notepad for 10 minutes and close it after 10 minutes. Can you please tell this?

[seagull]

The Command Prompt doesn't close automatically after I run my batch file. How can I make it do that?

[YoIntangible]

Could i use something like this inside of an program language like C#

[ingenieroagus]

How do you set your Windows headers to black?

[p.oneill]

Could you teach me how to write a Simple Batch File to find Duplicate files, I know I can download apps which will do the job, but I want to write the Scrips, sincerely Peter

[yousifghaly]

how can I start any software for example: steam or epic and add specific user and password and login by batch file script, please help its important for me!! thanks

[tdrummer]

I'm looking to add 10 windows certificate files to the Trusted Root Store. Do you have a sample script of how to do this with a Batch File?

[nazawizard]

hello, i need to do a simple task
in arma 3 sometimes the servers does not appear, so we put in a cmd ping (ip)
how do i do to create a .bat that do instantly this task, cause with
@echo off

start
ping (ip)
it opens an extra cmd, that holds itself opend and the other one that close
i need it to stay opend and to make the pink in the cmd opend with start for other porpouses

it'll help a lot :D

[arthurcharlesegan]

looking to create a batch file to setup a backup
can you help?

[malzbiervonaldi]

Opening multiple tabs with a batch file seems appealing, sadly I can only manage to open multiple windows. Any idea on how to fix that? I'm using Firefox and Internet Explorer (for work)