| 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: |
Open file directly.
May run a program or script when opened. |
| Open With: |
| Windows: |
 Any text editor
Microsoft Windows Command Prompt |
| Macintosh: |
Any text editor
Parallels Desktop for Mac with Windows installed |
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| Last Revised: January 21, 2010 |
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