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What is a batch file
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Friday April 2, 2010
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Friday April 2, 2010
Batch files let you run a series of commands without having to type them in one by one. Batch files, usually with the extension .BAT, are an important part of your Windows computer. Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan explains.
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- A batch file was used in DOS to run a batch of commands.
- Batch files could be very simple and they could be very complex.
- Batch files could have variables like IF, GOTO, START, SET, and so on.
- Batch files, like AUTOEXEC.BAT, were an important part of starting your computer under DOS.
- Batch files were used to backup files, move files around, display system status, and lots more.
- If you're interested, you can search on "batch file commands" to see the various commands used.
- Batch files could be very simple and they could be very complex.
- Batch files could have variables like IF, GOTO, START, SET, and so on.
- Batch files, like AUTOEXEC.BAT, were an important part of starting your computer under DOS.
- Batch files were used to backup files, move files around, display system status, and lots more.
- If you're interested, you can search on "batch file commands" to see the various commands used.
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