In the chain of events of an app updating itself, I'd like the final batch file to delete itself and close the command window it is running in. Thus far, I seem to be able to do one or the other ...

This post explains how to run a Python script in terminal or CMD. This is a quick and powerful way to access your programs and improve workflow.

Windows only: The SysInternals suite of utilities, including the excellent Process Explorer tool, are a must-have for any serious geek, but they don't come with a built-in way to keep them updated ...

How to Start a PowerShell Script From DOS. Microsoft's Windows PowerShell is a separate command-line environment from the traditional, DOS-like Command Prompt environment included with Windows ...

Windows Terminal is also great for customization. You can change the appearance of the prompts, pick custom fonts, adjust text size, and apply complete themes. While Command Prompt offers 16 colors ...

Adding cmd /k Right-click on the batch file and choose Show more options at the buttom of the menu. Tap on Edit, and your default text editor will open. Now write cmd /k at the end of the batch script ...

We show you how to create a ZIP file using a Batch file. You can make use of the command-line interface 7-Zip software in Windows 11/10.

In an Active Directory environment, you can create a logon script that can be applied to user accounts that automatically goes to work once a user logs in.

The removed "BypassNRO.cmd" script previously allowed users to bypass the mandatory Microsoft Account login during setup and create a local account instead.