How to make a batch file?

Before we explain the ways of making a batch file, we will give a brief introduction to batch file. 
<Skip this if you know already>

So what is a batch file?

A executable file that can perform DOS commands is called a batch file.

In Ms.DOS, there are a set of commands used to perform various tasks. If you open Ms.DOS and type the commands directly there, it is called an internal command. 
Making and using a batch file is called using external commands, because the user does not need to actively enter the commands. A set of predefined commands will be automatically executed by the batch file.

How to make a batch file?

If you already know how to use Ms.DOS commands, you can simply open "notepad.exe" from run and type the commands line by line. Here's an example.

• Open "notepad.exe" from run or start menu.
• Type this inside:

@echo off
title Example of batch file
echo Hello World
echo.
pause
exit

• Save it as sth.bat somewhere. 
• Go to the place where you saved it. 
• Open the file by double clicking it.
• It will display "Hello World" and ask you to press any key to  continue.
• Once you press a key, it will exit.

This was a very basic DOS batch file. If you are proficient enough, batch files can be very lethal too. They can be easily used for pranking, making viruses, or even a very interesting program.

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