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MS-DOS was a command based an operating system in the early 80s. This is to say that for it to respond, the user had to prompt it by typing a command at a certain C:> point For instance, to be able to load a Microsoft editing program, you would have to type the location of the drive, the directory that has the program and the name of the program. Thus, if the directory location name is “Process”, you would type “C:>processedit.com”. It seems like a simple command, but imagine having a program in many folders and sub folders.

In light to this, batch files came into being. These are little, text-based documents that have a cluster of these commands. When you implement, the batch files will process each command, without you typing each of the commands. The introduction of the mouse when Windows was invented somehow eradicated the need to type commands. However, batch files haven’t lost their importance and popularity to date.

Using Vista or windows XP is very easy, but batch files will make the work even easier. This is because it will save you a lot of time by enabling you to start several programs and execute different tasks by a single button click. Batch files require no huge programming knowledge; neither do they have to be coded and encrypted using an expensive compiler. They are simple text files that can be built using Windows’ notepad.  You only need to know the location of the application that you want.

For instance, if you have to open MS word, Yahoo web browser and a windows calculator daily, you can come up with a batch file for them. Start by loading up a notepad and enter the following:
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