| Kind: |
DOS Batch File |
| Information: |
Contains a series of line commands that typically might be entered at the DOS command prompt; most commonly used to start programs and run maintenance utilities within Windows.
BAT files can be manually created and edited to automate tasks and perform repetitive operations; they can written with a basic text editor, such as Notepad, and saved with a ".bat" extension.
Important: You should not open unknown BAT files, as they may contain executable viruses or other malicious code. |
| File Format: |
Proprietary file format used by Microsoft software. |
| File Usage: |
Runs a program when opened. |
| Open With: |
| Windows: | Edit with a text editor
Runs itself
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| Macintosh: | Parallels Desktop with Windows installed
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| Last Revised: May 23, 2008 |