•Arnošt Havelka
Introduction to Batch Files
Automate your daily tasks.
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A batch file is simply a text file containing a list of commands. When you run the file, the computer executes the commands in order. It's the simplest form of coding on Windows.
Try the command
Run a batch file!
Build the command
.batStandard extension for batch files.
Terminal
C:\Users\Student>backup.bat
Starting Backup...
Backup Complete!
Sample Script
daily_backup.bat
@echo off
mkdir Work 2>nul
echo Quarterly report>Work\report.txt
echo Starting Backup...
xcopy Work Backup /s /e /i /y
echo Backup Complete!
pause
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References
These documentation links provide authoritative details for the commands used in this article.
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