May 22, 2023 · Windows script files usually have one of the following file name extensions: .wsf, .vbs, .js. If you double-select a script file with an extension that has no association, the Open …

A Windows Script File (WSF) is a file type used by the Microsoft Windows Script Host. It allows mixing the scripting languages JScript and VBScript within a single file, or other scripting …

Sep 6, 2023 · In its simplest form, a batch file (or batch script) is a list of several commands that are executed when you double-click the file. Batch files go all the way back to DOS, but still …

Dec 10, 2023 · In this how-to guide, I will walk you through the steps to create and run your first script file on PowerShell using Visual Studio Code, Notepad, and the PowerShell Integrated …

Jul 11, 2025 · A batch file in Windows is a plain text file that contains a series of commands to be executed by the command-line interpreter (cmd.exe). These commands are run in the order …

Batch scripting is a powerful tool for automating tasks on Windows operating systems. By writing scripts in plain text files with a ".bat" or ".cmd" extension, you can execute multiple commands …

Oct 24, 2025 · For Windows scripting, cmd.exe is a legacy technology; a modern equivalent is PowerShell, which is based on .NET and whose streams for pipelines are objects, not …

Jul 13, 2025 · If you’re new to batch scripting or looking to enhance your proficiency on Windows 11, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of creating, customizing, and …

Run a batch file A batch file can be run by double clicking it in Windows explorer, or by typing the name/path at the command line, optionally passing any parameters needed.

Jul 14, 2025 · Batch files (.bat or .cmd) contain sequences of commands executed by cmd.exe. Scripting saves time by combining multiple commands into reusable files. It enables complex …