Batch files are one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to automate repetitive tasks on Windows. From cleaning temp files to launching multiple apps at once, they can save hours of manual work.

Autoexec.bat in Winnt4, Win2k, WinXP, etc is there for legacy purposes only. (I'm positive on Win2k, WinXP, and so on, but only somewhat sure of WinNT4)<BR><BR>All it does is take environment ...