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.bat

What is a .bat file?

A script file for the Windows Command Prompt.

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Type Code
By Microsoft
MIME application/x-msdos-program

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What is it

A script file for the Windows Command Prompt. Batch files automate sequences of Windows commands. Common for simple automation tasks, but PowerShell (.ps1) is the modern replacement for complex scripting.

Technical details
Full Name
Windows Batch File
MIME Type
application/x-msdos-program
Developer
Microsoft
Magic Bytes
N/A
Safety
.bat requires caution. Batch files can execute any system command. Never run a .bat file from an untrusted source.
What opens it
Command Prompt (execute)
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Related formats
.sh
Shell Script
.ps1
PowerShell Script