A batch file refers to those text files that usually end with a ".bat" extension that contains multiple commands that the system can run in sequence from the Command Prompt to perform different tasks.

If you’ve ever opened a command-line window on Windows and wondered which tool you should be using, you’re not alone. Between Command Prompt, PowerShell, and Windows Terminal, knowing when to choose ...

Reader Kevin used his ubergeeky AutoHotkey scripting skills to create a hotkey that opens a command prompt window at the same location as the folder you are browsing in Windows Explorer. To use the ...

BASH is a Unix shell and command language which can run Shell Script files. You do not need to install Ubuntu or any other Linux Distros unless your scripts need the ...

Microsoft has always taken it on the chin when it comes to command-line power. After all, Windows' strength is supposed to be its graphical user interface, not a bunch of cryptic command-line tools.

If you're setting up a new Windows PC, installing 20 apps that you use every day will require opening the browser and ...

I feel like naively, this should work:<BR><pre class="ip-ubbcode-code-pre">for %i in (*.*) do ren "%i" "%random%%i"</pre><BR><BR>However, it renames every file with ...

My "GPO" guy is on vacation at the moment, so I'm trying to figure this out... I'd like to lock the command prompt down from user access. I still need admins (local & domain) to have access. I do need ...

You must get hold of the program name when the Command Prompt appears. If it appears multiple times, then you should have a chance to notice it. If you can note the ...