Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Converting your batch files in this way has all kinds of advantages. You can prevent them from being edited, for instance. They can have an icon of your choice, just like any other executable. The finished EXE files can include built-in security, so only those who know the password will be able to run them. And they'll run without that annoying command window you get with regular batch files.
This doesn't require any
particular development knowledge, either. At a minimum, all you have to do is
open an existing batch file, click File > Build EXE, provide an executable
name and click OK > Build EXE. In a moment or two the file will appear,
ready for use.
If you have even a small
amount of scripting experience, though, you might appreciate Advanced BAT to
EXE Converter's support for new batch file commands. There are only a few, but
they're useful: you're able to accept text and mouse input, browse for files
and folders, perform basic math, and more.
None of this is too
surprising, of course - there are plenty of far more powerful scripting tools
around. The built-in Advanced BAT to EXE Converter editor is weak, too (it
makes Notepad look good). And licensing restrictions mean you can only run your
compiled executables on one PC, unless you upgrade to the Pro
version ($17.95 without
the extended commands, from $39.95 with them).
Still, if you just want
to protect or compile the batch files on your own PC then Advanced BAT to EXE
Converter is a simple way to do it, and we'd definitely recommend giving the
program a look.
Platforms: Windows 7 (32 bit), Windows 7 (64 bit),
Windows 8, Windows Server, Windows Vista (32 bit), Windows Vista (64 bit),
Windows XP
Version: 2.75
Licence: Freeware
Version: 2.75
Licence: Freeware
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