Batch Scripting Examples and FAQs

A curated collection of common Batch Script examples and frequently asked questions.
Find practical solutions and clear explanations for common issues and use cases.
Ideal for both beginners and experienced users looking for quick answers and script examples.

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How to Add a Version History, Track Date, Author and Description to Batch Scripts

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How to Calculate Percentage of a Number in Batch Script

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How to Check if a String Starts With a Specific Substring in Batch Script

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How to Continue a Long Command Across Multiple Lines in Batch Script (Multiple Lines for Single Command)

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How to Control the Command Prompt Window Size in a Batch Script

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How to Convert ANSI to Unicode Encoded Files in Batch Script

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How to Convert Between Hexadecimal and Decimal in Batch Script (Hex to Dec and viceversa)

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How to Count Lines in a File in Batch Script

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How to Create a Unique Timestamp String using Current Date and Time in Batch Script

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How to Echo a Blank Line in Batch Script

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How to Escape Special Characters (`&, |, ^, %, !`) in Batch Script

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How to Exit from a Batch Script: Pressing Keys, Custom Message and Timed Delays

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How to Find and Delete Zero-Byte (Empty) Files using a Batch Script

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How to Get Size of a File in Bytes in Batch Script

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How to Group Commands into Blocks with Parantheses "()" in Batch Script

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How to Handle Floating-Point and Decimal Arithmetic in Batch Script

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How to Handle Large Integers: Working Around the 32-bit Limit in Batch Script

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How to List All Drives and Their Types (Fixed, CD-ROM, Removable) in a Batch Script

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How to Make a Batch Script Request Administrator Privileges (Run as Admin)

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How to Open the Registry Editor Directly to a Specific Key in Batch Script

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How to Run Multiple Commands on a Single Line in Batch Script

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The Essential Batch Script Template: A Best-Practice Header for Robust Scripts