batch files

  1. Mastering Batch Files: Boost Your Windows Productivity with Automation

    If you're a Windows enthusiast or just someone looking to simplify repetitive tasks, you’ve likely stumbled upon the transformative realm of batch files. They might sound old-school, but batch files are far from obsolete. They’re like magic scripts tucked away in your PC that execute strings of...
  2. Windows 10 Trouble opening bat files

    I have a couple of batch files that i run when i play a specific game. I used to be able to double click them to execute some commands. Now i am forced to right click and run as admin. The error I get when i double click is "Windows cannot find "path of bat". Make sure you typed the name...
  3. Windows 10 Can't double click to open .bat files

    I have a couple of batch files that i run when i play a specific game. I used to be able to double click them to execute some commands. Now i am forced to right click and run as admin. I feel like i've tried everything to fix this even gone as far as trying a new account. I know media creation...
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    Windows 10 Task Scheduler will not run batch files

    Beginning about four days ago, all three of my Windows 10 machines stopped running batch files scheduled in the Task Scheduler. These batch files had been running on schedule for over a year when all three suddenly stopped about the same time. I believe that this is about the time that the...
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    Windows 10 Help with creating Batch files. My instructor is no help.

    I'm having to create a set of batch files for a class. My instructor is no help. I have included the assignment. Is there anyone out there who can help me? 1. Create a batch file called DD.BAT. This batch file should display the files on the root of the HOMEWORK drive in date order with the...
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    Windows 8 Running executable files from the Windows explorer address bar without typing the extension

    I have a question about running "executable" programs in Windows without having to type the extension. I've recently learned that, in addition to the command prompt and run box, you can also run executable files (.exe, .bat, .lnk, .vbs) from the Windows Explorer address bar. The only problem...
  7. Windows 8 bat/exe files not found in path

    I have a Lenovo Ideapad s510p running original Windows 8.1. Bought it in May'14. The problem is that it's not able to find & run some bat & exe files given in the '%Path'. Whereas it can find some - it can't find some others. So it doesn't run them unless full path is specified. This is a big...
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    Windows 8 Reset Default Program For .bat

    Ok, to cut to the chase I accidentally changed the default program to open .bat files to note pad. How would I change it back so it would execute the command? I googled it, nothing that helped was found. I tried deleting the User Choice and .bat in the registry. Still didn't work. Any .bat files...
  9. Windows 7 Move Command in Batch Files

    My colleges' computers reset themselves every night, so we are allowed to install programs and change files & settings at will, because the changes revert on shutdown. I'm trying to create a batch file I can run to copy all the files I use & install the programs I use, I haven't gotten to the...
  10. Windows 7 May have deleted vital files

    I was messing with batch files and accidentally clicked one that I shouldn't have made. Here are it's contents: attrib -r -s -h c:\autoexec.bat del c:\autoexec.bat attrib -r -s -h c:\boot.ini del c:\boot.ini attrib -r -s -h c:\ntldr del c:\ntldr attrib -r -s -h c:\windows\win.ini del...
  11. Windows 8 Run .exe with using cutom resolution with .bat/.cmd?

    I'm new to batch files and I know a few basic commands but I want to go into the more in-depth commands, such as runnin files with different attrbutes etc. There is another I want to use by i'm not sure if it's possible. So: Is it possible to run a .exe (executable) file in a custom resolution...
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    Windows 7 Batch Files Issues

    Hi I have created two files and they don't work. One gives a menu and the other flashes :Installs Adobe Shockwave Player 12.0.3.133 application set install=\\mgtutils01\Window7apps\Testing Apps\sw_lic_full_installer\admin_install msiexec /i %install%\sw_lic_full_installer.msi /qn! EXIT /B 0...
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    Windows 7 A Program I Made to Automatically Move User Folders

    One of the most major parts of my windows 7 installs is changing the paths of my user folders. I install windows 7 alot and i got a bit sick of having to do that every time... so i decided to fully automate the process! Link Removed This usb portable program starts by asking you to select a...
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    Windows 8 How to create shutdown and restart tiles Win 8 (Easy) :D

    Hey guys really didn't know were to post this, But after days of looking for a fast and pretty way to shutdown,restart,sleep and lock my computer in windows 8 i came up with this solution I have created very simple batch files with commands to shutdown,restart,lock,sleep that are simple to...
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    Windows 7 Scripting folder layouts

    Greetings :-) I am new here and new to W7. I have recently moved from XP to W7. The installing of W7 was impressively slick and self-sufficient. I thought it was going to be bliss. Then I actually started to use it. I was shocked to find that the folders behave completely differently than in...
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    Windows 7 I 'd like to access the startmenu folder (not what you think)

    I want to place some .bat shortcuts in the start menu. Not in Programs, but in the first area with no folders. I know that you can click on "Pin to Start Menu" to do this. However, with a batch file or its shortcut, this option is not available. So, either I have to find a folder, or a reg...
  17. When you open a file on a Windows based computer, the file may start a different program

    When you open a file in Windows, such as an .exe file or .bat file, a different program or file may start. Additionally, the icon for the file may not appear as expected. You may also receive additional errors from the from the program it starts. More...
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    Windows 7 Temp staging files for copying later-folder pointers

    I have a lot of directories that need to be transported via USB drive later (the files/folders vary each time). I want the files to remain in their original location, but have some kind of folder or structure where I can group the folders so that when I need to copy them, it is a simple matter...
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    Windows 7 How to get CMD to run in non-fullscreen mode

    I've been playing around with some batch files, and was trying to get the cmd to run in fullscreen mode. I used the same technique that i used in windows XP, using the line:"reg add HKCU\Console\ /v Fullscreen /t REG_DWORD /d 1" in a batch file to make the cmd go fullscreen by default. Now my...
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    hi, i had a suggestion for the website so i hope people can see my idea IDEA 1 i though of having peputation reputation can be given if some one has given good and helpful , i no there is the "like" option if some one likes the post however i thought the idea can be more aimed...