Re: What is the difference between CMD and BAT file ?

..cmd files will NOT work on non NT Windows versions where .bat files will.

Both .cmd and .bat files work on NT Windows versions.

Windows XP is really Windows NT 5.1.

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:OR8iYlmwGHA.4160@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,
John <John@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> hunted and pecked:
Hi,

Could anyone give me some advice on when to use CMD and BAT file ?

This is because we are going to run some scripts to delete the shortcuts
in desktop. We already got the command but some fellow says it should
be with BAT extension and some with CMD one.

Your advice is sought.

John
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