We’ve posted a number of articles dealing with DOS batch files to date. Some articles were specifically about batch file writing, while others made good examples of what can be done with batch files. I thought a recap might be helpful.

Articles specifically about using DOS commands and writing batch files:

• ZIP Up Files from the Command Line
• Rotating Backups — The DEL and REN commands.
• Quick Tip: Assign a Drive Letter to a Folder (Windows) — The SUBST command.
• Capturing Lists of Files (Windows) — The DIR command.
• Renaming Multiple Files At Once (Windows) — The REN command.

Tips for working with the command line effectively:

• A beginners guide to the Command Prompt
• Five Right-Click Tricks — On creating shortcuts to batch files.
• Quick Tip: Command Prompt with Instant Current Dir (Windows) — On opening a command prompt window with the current directory already set according to the current directory of Windows Explorer.
• A TweakUI for Vista — On changing the setting for how the Windows command prompt filename & directory completion works (Tab key).

Examples using batch files:

• Backup your hard drive with one-click and without extra software
• Customize Your Shortcuts to Folders (Windows)
• Create EXEs in Windows without installing extra software
• Create one-click shutdown, restart, standby, and lock screen buttons

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