Questions tagged [batch]
Batch processing is the execution of a set of commands or software programs without user intervention. A batch file is a text file containing a sequence of such commands or programs invocations. Please use the tag [batch-file] for that.
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Script to create folders in multiple directories using YYYYMMDD date as the folder name
At work every morning I have to create multiple file folders (using a YYYYMMDD date format as the file folder name) in different directories across our network for various departments. This is a real ...
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Batch download pages from a wiki without special pages
From time to time I find some documentation on the web that I need for offline use on my notebook. Usually I fire up wget and get the whole site.
Many projects however are now switching to wikis, and ...
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How to supress "Terminate batch job (Y/N)" confirmation?
In cmd, when we press Ctrl+C we get the target application terminated but if the target application is called from a batch file, we get this "Terminate batch job (Y/N)" confirmation. I can never ...
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Batch convert .doc to .docx (and equivilent for other office formats)?
I wish to convert a large number of office files into the newer versions, eg. .doc's to .docx's. I need something for all of the difference MS office application filetypes.
What is the best tool for ...
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Problem with dynamic IP-need a batchfile
My ISP provides me an internet connection with dynamic IP. when i need to change my ip i simply disconnect my dial-up connection using a bat file (rasdial "dial-up connection name" /disconnect) and ...
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How do I create an unattended installer for various applications in Windows?
I have had to reinstall my operating system today and there a ton of programs that I need to install, not to mention quite a few configurations to make after installing them!
I heard some people are ...
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How to run a batch file to backup to VPN drive?
I have a VPN into a client and I want schedule a batch file that will do some file copying
to backup some data.
Problem is how do I automate to connect to the VPN if not connected
and also unless I ...
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Batch convert encoding in files
How can I batch-convert files in a directory for their encoding (e.g. ANSI → UTF-8) with a command or tool?
For single files, an editor helps, but how can I do the mass files job?
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Is it possible to change the icon of a MS-DOS bat file?
I have a MS-DOS bat file that I have written.
However, I am wondering is it possible to change the icon to something different?
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How can I delete files on a PDA using CMD/Batch file
A customer's users are using PDAs (HP iPAQ, different models) with a CRM-Tool on it.
If the application and database need to be reinstalled there are some files in different folders on the PDA which ...
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Batch scan a lot of pictures
I have a lot of pictures to scan.
Is it possible, using linux and xsane, to write a script so that the computer will keep scanning, giving incremental filenames to the resulting files ?
I'd really ...
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What is the EX-mode for batch processing for?
The tutorial mentions that the Ex-mode is for batch processing. Since it is a nuisance, rather than a tool, for me, I would like to see some practical examples. Who uses it? Why?
What is the EX-mode ...
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How do I batch change the date taken information in EXIF data?
I use F-Spot to manage my images. For one set of images, the dates somehow got messed up and they all are marked as September 1st 2007. I'd like to change the date taken information to a different ...
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