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DOS and Batch Files
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For "power hungry" users who still like to do thing text-based, we present a selection of DOS and batch file related tips, including links to DOS and batch file tips for Windows.

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#26: Dos for Unix People
Use these quick batch files in case you accidently type UNIX commands on your DOS or Windows machine.
 
#27: Rewrite the Master Boot Record
#28: Find All Files Of A Given Type
Quicky scan your hard drive for all files with a given extension, such as batch files, text files, or executables.
 
#29: View Files Without Extensions
Display files on your computer that lack extensions such as .exe, .txt, or .com.
 
#30: Rename All Files From One Extension to Another
Quickly change the extension of all files in a directory.
 
#31: Removing Read-Only Property From All Files in Directory
Enable modification of files copied from a CD in DOS and Windows.
 
#32: Display ErrorLevel on the screen
#33: Display Your Command History
#34: Place Date and Time in the Prompt
#35: Make a Floppy Bootable
#36: Dos for Unix People 2
More quick batch files in case you accidently type UNIX commands on your DOS or Windows machine.
 

See Also:

Windows XP and DOS @
Using the DOS prompt with Windows XP, including getting system process information, a tail command replacement, a sleep command, a grep command, and more batch file tips.

Windows 2000 and DOS @
Combining the power of DOS and Windows 2000. Tweaking the prompt, resetting your Internet connection, developing replacement commands, and more.

Windows 98 and DOS @
Are you a "power user?" If so, and if you use DOS features inside of Windows 98, visit this category for help, tips, and tricks.

Windows 95 - Using DOS @
Are you a "power user?" If so, and if you use DOS features inside of Windows, visit this category for help, tips, and tricks.

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