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Batch file ideas

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sydneyyyyyy
Senior Member
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10-17-2025, 08:44 PM
#1
I enjoy creating batch files. Now I'm developing my next one for CMD, here are some ideas to consider adding:
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sydneyyyyyy
10-17-2025, 08:44 PM #1

I enjoy creating batch files. Now I'm developing my next one for CMD, here are some ideas to consider adding:

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8bitGambit
Junior Member
19
10-17-2025, 10:04 PM
#2
I'm not a tech expert, but here are some program or game ideas you could run in batches:

- Automated data analysis scripts
- Batch processing of text files or logs
- Simple spreadsheet automation
- Image or audio file organization tools
- Chatbot or FAQ bot systems
- Basic reporting tools for small datasets
- Automated testing scripts for code or apps

Let me know if you want more suggestions or details on any of these!
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8bitGambit
10-17-2025, 10:04 PM #2

I'm not a tech expert, but here are some program or game ideas you could run in batches:

- Automated data analysis scripts
- Batch processing of text files or logs
- Simple spreadsheet automation
- Image or audio file organization tools
- Chatbot or FAQ bot systems
- Basic reporting tools for small datasets
- Automated testing scripts for code or apps

Let me know if you want more suggestions or details on any of these!

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iCatchFish
Junior Member
2
10-19-2025, 01:30 AM
#3
Create a script that launches automatically on login and triggers a shutdown message every five minutes. Use a scheduled task or a batch file with a delay loop to say the phrase and then exit. Ensure it appears frequently enough to feel persistent.
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iCatchFish
10-19-2025, 01:30 AM #3

Create a script that launches automatically on login and triggers a shutdown message every five minutes. Use a scheduled task or a batch file with a delay loop to say the phrase and then exit. Ensure it appears frequently enough to feel persistent.

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benice45
Member
230
10-19-2025, 07:53 AM
#4
A friend pasted a batch file into every computer’s start folder before class time on April Fools’ Day, then turned them off. When you tried to boot up, the hard drive would keep opening and closing endlessly for five seconds. Found it amusing.
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benice45
10-19-2025, 07:53 AM #4

A friend pasted a batch file into every computer’s start folder before class time on April Fools’ Day, then turned them off. When you tried to boot up, the hard drive would keep opening and closing endlessly for five seconds. Found it amusing.

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GreeenBear
Member
156
10-20-2025, 04:20 PM
#5
I could try, though getting it to appear regularly isn’t likely. I might show the alert at the start of a task or when a program launches.
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GreeenBear
10-20-2025, 04:20 PM #5

I could try, though getting it to appear regularly isn’t likely. I might show the alert at the start of a task or when a program launches.

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MavrosGR
Senior Member
579
11-02-2025, 06:38 AM
#6
No, he wasn't dispelled.
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MavrosGR
11-02-2025, 06:38 AM #6

No, he wasn't dispelled.

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roborober567
Member
195
11-02-2025, 12:01 PM
#7
It would be amusing, but everyone in my school uses their own laptop, making it impossible for me to do that. Plus, I can't see the laptops on the network.
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roborober567
11-02-2025, 12:01 PM #7

It would be amusing, but everyone in my school uses their own laptop, making it impossible for me to do that. Plus, I can't see the laptops on the network.

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Ranger6800
Member
241
11-03-2025, 06:33 AM
#8
It was never revealed who was responsible.
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Ranger6800
11-03-2025, 06:33 AM #8

It was never revealed who was responsible.

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AlmightyEag
Posting Freak
785
11-05-2025, 05:16 AM
#9
It's quite amusing how a couple of days ago my friend and I developed a Java program that executes a VB script to achieve the same outcome! We haven't made it a system startup yet. Our programming session has plenty of time, especially since half the class is still grasping concepts like methods and if statements—especially in an AP course. It's quite wild, right? Moving away from the topic, on the first day the teacher inquired about prior programming experience, and only half the class reached out with hands raised. No harm done to those newcomers, but it’s important to understand the fundamentals before diving into advanced topics. Each student also manages a private Samba server share labeled "H:\" (H://), and we found that we have complete control over it—we can modify permissions freely. My friend removed administrators from the access list, and it remained unchanged. I wasn't expecting this to work, assuming it would prevent permission changes, but it did! Also, curious about the group names for students and staff: "WOWstaff" and "WOWstudents." Do they play World of Warcraft? Well, I hope you find this tale entertaining, even if it seems out of place in a tech-focused experience.
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AlmightyEag
11-05-2025, 05:16 AM #9

It's quite amusing how a couple of days ago my friend and I developed a Java program that executes a VB script to achieve the same outcome! We haven't made it a system startup yet. Our programming session has plenty of time, especially since half the class is still grasping concepts like methods and if statements—especially in an AP course. It's quite wild, right? Moving away from the topic, on the first day the teacher inquired about prior programming experience, and only half the class reached out with hands raised. No harm done to those newcomers, but it’s important to understand the fundamentals before diving into advanced topics. Each student also manages a private Samba server share labeled "H:\" (H://), and we found that we have complete control over it—we can modify permissions freely. My friend removed administrators from the access list, and it remained unchanged. I wasn't expecting this to work, assuming it would prevent permission changes, but it did! Also, curious about the group names for students and staff: "WOWstaff" and "WOWstudents." Do they play World of Warcraft? Well, I hope you find this tale entertaining, even if it seems out of place in a tech-focused experience.