Windows batch files: .bat vs .cmd? - Stack Overflow
Sep 29, 2008 · If both .bat and .cmd versions of a script (test.bat, test.cmd) are in the same folder and you run the script without the extension (test), by default the .bat version of the script will …
Using parameters in batch files at Windows command line
In Windows, how do you access arguments passed when a batch file is run? For example, let's say I have a program named hello.bat. When I enter hello -a at a Windows command line, how …
IF, CALL, EXIT and %ERRORLEVEL% in a .bat - Stack Overflow
Jul 21, 2014 · IF, CALL, EXIT and %ERRORLEVEL% in a .bat Asked 11 years, 5 months ago Modified 11 years, 5 months ago Viewed 23k times
What is the at sign (@) in a batch file and what does it do?
Jan 13, 2014 · Apparently this is obvious for everyone but I didn't know that this only works when executed from a .bat file, i.e. it doesn't work straight from the command line.
Logical operators ("and", "or") in Windows batch - Stack Overflow
Feb 1, 2025 · How would you implement logical operators in Windows batch files?
windows - How can I debug a .BAT script? - Stack Overflow
Oct 3, 2008 · Is there a way to step through a .bat script? The thing is, I have a build script , which calls a lot of other scripts, and I would like to see what is the order in which they are called, so …
How to code a BAT file to always run as admin mode?
Mar 23, 2017 · The answers provided by both Kerrek SB and Ed Greaves will execute the target file under the admin user but, if the file is a Command script (.bat file) or VB script (.vbs file) …
Difference between .com, .exe, and .bat? - Stack Overflow
Jan 22, 2010 · A .BAT (short for "batch") file is a plain text file that contains a series of Windows commands. An .EXE (short for "executable") file is a binary file that contains much more …
BAT file to map to network drive without running as admin
May 8, 2014 · I'm trying to create a .bat file that will map to a network drive when it is clicked (it would be even better if it could connect automatically on login if connected to the network, …
Running a CMD or BAT in silent mode - Stack Overflow
Jan 4, 2009 · How can I run a CMD or .bat file in silent mode? I'm looking to prevent the CMD interface from being shown to the user.