Using Extract Command to expand .bat files

[Sharon Sng]

Hi,
I'd like to know how to extract files from batch file. I
read somewhere that I need to use Extract Command to
expand .bat files. As a fairly basis user of Window XP, I
think it has something to do with the MS Prompt. However,
I do not know what command to key in. Maybe someone can
help me. Thanks.

Rgds,
Sharon

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

BAT files are just simple text files, and do not need to be Extracted or
Expanded, unless its one that's stored on the CD and has a .BA_ extension.

CAB files, and files that have a _ as the last character of the extension
can be Extracted or Expanded.

XP uses the EXPAND command. Open a command prompt window (Start, Run and
enter CMD.EXE) and enter EXPAND /? for the command line options.