| File Type |
DOS Batch File |
| File Format |
File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Contains a series of line commands that typically might be entered at the DOS command prompt; most commonly used to start programs and run maintenance utilities within Windows.
BAT files can be manually created and edited to automate tasks and perform repetitive operations; they can written with a basic text editor, such as Notepad, and saved with a ".bat" extension.
NOTE: You should not open unknown BAT files, as they may contain executable viruses or other malicious code. |
| Program(s) that open bat files |
Mac: Parallels Desktop with Windows installed
Windows: Runs itself; Edit with a text editor |
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