How to Run Batch File in CMD

Batch files (.bat) are simple scripts that contain a series of commands to be executed by the Windows Command Prompt (cmd.exe). They’re extremely useful for automating repetitive tasks and can help streamline many system operations.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to run a batch file from the Command Prompt (CMD).
 
 

🧭 Step-by-Step Instructions

Suppose you already have a batch file. If you don’t, you can learn how to create one by following this tutorial:
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If you want to open the batch file from the command line, proceed as follows:
 

✅ Step 1: Open Command Prompt

There are two ways to do this:

• Standard Mode: Click the Start menu, type CMD, right-click on Command Prompt, and select Run as administrator.
• Administrator Mode: Right-click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.

 

✅ Step 2: Navigate to the Batch File’s Directory

Use the cd (Change Directory) command to move into the folder where your .bat file is located. For example, if your batch file is located in C:\Users\YourName\Scripts, type:

cd C:\Users\YourName\Scripts

Once you’re in the correct directory, simply type the name of the batch file and press Enter. Be sure to include the file extension .bat. As you can see we have run the batch file (app.bat) and it display “Hello World” on the screen.
 

🧠 Why Use CMD to Run Batch Files?

Running batch files in CMD allows you to:

• Automate sequences of commands
• Perform administrative tasks
• Schedule maintenance actions
• Launch programs with parameters

✅ Summary

Running a batch file from the Command Prompt is a straightforward process:

• Open CMD
• Navigate to the file’s location using cd
• Run the script by typing its name

This simple method makes it easy to automate tasks and leverage the power of command-line scripting in Windows.
 

 
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