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7 useful batch files you can create to automate tasks on Windows 11

You can automate many tasks on your Windows 11 PC using batch files. I’ll explain what a batch file is, how you can create one, and show you some interesting and useful uses of these files. A batch ...
Ars Technica

Writing a batch file to move, del old files but can't log "forfiles"

I'm writing a simple batch file to move, then delete files older than 7 days. Using Robocopy for the move, then using Forfile to search the old files and Del for the deletion of files. My problem is ...
TechRepublic

Back up important files with this simple batch file

When a user accidentally deletes a local file, having a backup ready can significantly minimize downtime and frustration. Check out this simple batch file that can make daily document backups a snap.
Computerworld

Unix Tip: Use your Unix scripting skills to write a batch file

Attaching a remote drive or directory on a Windows box is called “drive mapping” though the process is essentially the same as what we call mounting in the Unix world. While I rarely spend any ...