As mentioned earlier, a batch file contains a series of DOS commands and are used to automate the frequently performed tasks. Thus, you don’t have to repeatedly write the same commands. Remember the ...

In this Daily Drill Down, I’ll show you how to create batch files to help automate tasks. There are many uses for batch files, even in the world of Windows 2000. Any task that can be performed from a ...

Free software that allows you to start multiple commands and applications with a time lag, to make it impossible to start another application until a certain application is finished, or to create ...

When a user accidentally deletes a local file, having a backup ready can significantly minimize downtime and frustration. Check out this simple batch file that can make daily document backups a snap.

If you need quickly to disable or enable the firewall on Windows XP, you can enable or disable it right away using the command line or a dedicated file. Follow the steps below to learn how to do so.

Windows only: FreeFileSync has a myriad of options for syncing files between two folders and locations. The user interface is especially user friendly and makes it easy to quickly adjust your settings ...

I'm scripting stupid. I have found a million examples of how to do this via google in every possible language but I simply don't know how to modify the scripts I've found to get the folders named the ...

OK I have searched through the forums to find a solution but have been unable to come up with any answers. This is my dilemma:<P>I am creating an installation interface for an old DOS program, which ...