I'm working on a batch file that prompt the user for a username and password then supplies those values to a series of commands. How can I get DOS to mask the password so that it doesn't appear in ...

I'm new to DOS batch scripts (csh veteran). echo off set /A tpsnumber=1 echo %tpsnumber% set /A tpsnumber=%tpsnumber%+1 echo %tpsnumber% set /A tpsnumber=%tpsnumber ...

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.

Editors exist for all kinds of scripting needs—some free, some cheap, and some not-so-cheap. Use this guide to help you find the right product for your work. Scripting in Windows has taken different ...