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How to Master Basic Batch

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Summary: In this tutorial learn how to use batch to open multiple programs with one click.

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By Beaverfish89
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Difficulty: Moderate
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  1. Step 1

    First create a new text document and open it up to edit it.

  2. Step 2

    Once you have done this start by typing "cd" which stands for change directory so that it can locate where the file you want is actually located.

  3. Step 3

    After typing cd type the location of the file. And then press enter to go down to the next line. Once there type "start" this will actually start the
    program you want to run. Make sure the program ends with .exe

  4. Step 4

    Then save the file but when saving it instead of saving the file as .txt you MUST save the file as .bat then once you have done that the batch file will work.

  5. Step 5

    If you have any questions be sure to message me

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