DOS and Batch Files Emergency Scenario - Write Batch Files without Edit OK, here's the scenario. You have a boot disk and you had to use it in order to set up a system. Now, you need to make a batch file for some reason (perhaps a temporary AUTOEXEC.BAT). But, you forgot to copy the EDIT program that would let you type up a batch file. What do you do? At the DOS prompt, type: COPY CON NAMEOF.BAT Type your batch file, line by line, pressing CONTROL-Z and then enter at the end of the last line. Type very carefully. You will not be able to modify what you typed in previous lines.   Add: Del.icio.us | Digg | Furl | My Yahoo!   Discuss This Tip Print This Tip Get E-Mail When New Tips are Online Return to the DOS and Batch Files page.