Writing "batchfiles" in XP/W2K 2

[zudput]

I would like to create some "batch files" like I could in DOS and Win 9X for file copying and semi automated tasks. How can I do this? Thanks in advance for any help.
Dwight

 

[zudput]

Sorry about the quotes in the subject line. I didn't think they would show as QUOTE

 

[TonHu]

Just do it.....

Grab notepad and write the commands you want, then save as tadada.bat in the proper place, and create some shortcut to it, as needed.

HTH
TonHu

 

[jrbarnett]

If using notepad, be sure to put the filename inside double quote marks, so Notepad won't add a .txt extension on the end of the filename.

Note that NT4/2K/XP will also recognise a .CMD extension for batch files, but if you want to move it to a 9x platform, the .BAT is more portable.

John

 

[zudput]

Thank you TonHu and jrbarnett. The CMD instruction was also nice to know. You were both VERY VERY helpful
Dwight