11. Batch Files for Fun and Profit
In This Chapter
• Batch files let you automate repetitive tasks and create nifty command shortcuts.
• The batch file language in current versions of Windows is greatly improved over the DOS/Win9x version.
• Like scripts, batch files can serve as documentation of critical business procedures.
• You should be familiar with the material in Chapter 10, “The CMD Command-Line” before starting this chapter.
Why Batch Files?
Although Windows Script Host (WSH) is a powerful scripting and programming environment, the old-fashioned batch file can still be a useful, powerful tool in the Windows environment. Why? Whereas WSH programs use objects as tools to perform Windows management and data-processing tasks, batch ...
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