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You will only need some basic Command Prompt skills.

This guide will show you three examples.

Windows 11 create and run batch files

Windows 11 create and run batch files

The first one will help you build a basic batch file with three lines of code.

The second example is a little more advanced, outlining the basics of running multiple commands.

Finally, the third example demonstrates that you’ve got the option to perform different actions.

Basic batch file

This is my first batch file created on Windows 11.

PAUSE

The above code will output the “Hello World!

This is my first batch file created on Windows 11” message on the screen.

Advanced batch file

Once you complete the steps, double-hit the file to spin up the script.

If you have specified the “Pause” option, the window will remain open.

Otherwise, it’ll close immediately after completing the sequence of commands.

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