BatchScriptToolkit

BatchScriptToolkit is a repository of various batch scripts (.bat) and VBScript (.vbs) files designed to simplify and automate repetitive tasks in Windows environments. Whether you're managing files, automating backups, or performing routine maintenance, this toolkit has something for you.

Scripts

• auto-screenshot.bat
• backup-and-clean.bat
• batch-rename.bat
• cleanup-script.bat
• disk-space-check.bat
• sys-info.bat
• run-hidden.vbs

auto-screenshot.bat

This batch script automatically captures screenshots of your desktop at regular intervals, saving them to a specified directory. This can be useful for monitoring, creating time-lapse videos, or keeping a record of on-screen activities.

Features

• Takes screenshots at user-defined intervals.
• Saves screenshots to a specified folder.
• Saves each screenshot with a unique filename that includes the date and time.

Usage

1. Set Configuration Variables: Before running the script, adjust the configuration variables as needed:

   :: Interval in seconds between screenshots
   set "interval=60"
   
   :: Output directory for screenshots
   set "outputDir=%userprofile%\Pictures\Screenshots"

   • interval: Time in seconds between each screenshot. Modify 60 to your desired interval.
   • outputDir: Directory where screenshots will be saved. The default is %userprofile%\Pictures\Screenshots, but this can be changed to any valid folder path.

2. Install NirCmd: This script requires NirCmd, a small command-line utility for Windows. Download NirCmd from NirSoft and ensure nircmd.exe is placed in a directory that is included in your system's PATH or in the same directory as the script.

3. Run the Script: Execute the script by double-clicking it or running it from a Command Prompt. It will start taking screenshots at the specified intervals.

4. Stopping the Script: To stop the script, close the Command Prompt window or press Ctrl + C in the Command Prompt.

Additional Notes

• Ensure you have the necessary permissions to create files in the output directory.
• Running the script with a very short interval (e.g., every second) might impact system performance.
• Make sure nircmd.exe is available on your system. The script uses NirCmd to take screenshots, and it must be properly installed or located in the script’s directory.

backup-and-clean.bat

This batch script automates the process of creating compressed backups of a specified source directory and managing old backup files. It uses Windows built-in tools and PowerShell to perform its tasks.

Features

• Copies all files from a source directory to a temporary location and compresses them into a ZIP file with a timestamp (formatted as YYYY-MM-DD_HHMMSS).
• Deletes backup files older than a specified number of days to conserve disk space.
• Easily configurable variables for backup location, source directory, and maximum file age.

Usage

1. Set Up Directories: Ensure you have the correct source and backup directories defined in the script.

:: Directory where backups will be stored
set "backupDir=C:\BackupDirectory"

:: Source directory that will be backed up
set "source=C:\SourceDirectory"

2. Adjust Retention: Modify the maxFileAgeDays variable to change how long backups are retained.

:: Number of days to keep old backup files before deleting them
set "maxFileAgeDays=7"

3. Run the Script: You can run the script manually or set it up in the Task Scheduler for automatic execution.

Additional Notes

• Ensure you have the necessary permissions to read from the source directory and write to the backup directory.
• This script requires PowerShell to compress the backup files. Make sure PowerShell is installed and accessible in your environment.
• To automate this script, you can set up a task in Windows Task Scheduler to run it at desired intervals.

batch-rename.bat

This batch script is designed to rename all files in a specified folder by adding both a prefix and a suffix to each file name. This can be particularly useful for organizing files by date or category.

Features

• Adds a specified prefix to the beginning of each file name in the target folder.
• Adds a suffix to the end of each file name, before the file extension.
• Uses the current date and time to create a unique suffix for each file.

Usage

1. Configure the Script: Before running the script, set the necessary configuration variables according to your needs:

   :: Folder containing files to rename
   set "targetFolder=C:\Ola\Inne"
   
   :: Prefix to add to each file
   set "prefix=OLD_"
   
   :: Suffix to add to each file
   set "suffix=_%DATE:~-4,4%-%DATE:~-7,2%-%DATE:~-10,2%_%TIME:~0,2%%TIME:~3,2%%TIME:~6,2%"

   • targetFolder: The folder where the files to be renamed are located.
   • prefix: The text you want to add to the beginning of each file name.
   • suffix: The text you want to add to the end of each file name.

2. Run the Script: You can run the script manually or set it up in the Task Scheduler for automatic execution.

Additional Notes

• If you have important data, make sure to back up your files before running batch rename operations.
• The script preserves the original file extensions when renaming.

cleanup-script.bat

This batch script is designed to clear the Recycle Bin and the Downloads folder. It prompts the user for confirmation before proceeding to avoid accidental data loss.

Usage

1. Simply execute the script by double-clicking it or running it from a Command Prompt. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion.
2. The script uses choice to ask for user confirmation. Type Y to proceed with the cleanup or N to cancel the operation.

Additional Notes

• Ensure you have the necessary permissions to delete files from the Recycle Bin and the Downloads folder.
• This script performs irreversible actions. Double-check that you want to delete all files in these directories before confirming.

disk-space-check.bat

This batch script checks the free disk space on the C: drive and compares it to a specified threshold. If the free space is below the threshold, it displays a warning message. Otherwise, it indicates that there is sufficient disk space.

Features

• Retrieves the free space on the C: drive in bytes and converts it to megabytes (MB).
• Compares the free space to a user-defined threshold to determine if disk space is low.
• Provides feedback based on whether the free space meets the threshold criteria.

Usage

1. Set Threshold: Adjust the threshold variable to specify the minimum amount of free space (in MB) before a warning is issued.

   :: Set threshold for free space (in MB)
   set "threshold=1000"

2. Run the Script: Execute the script to check disk space. It will display a warning if the free space is below the threshold or confirm that there is sufficient space.

Additional Notes

• This script requires PowerShell to handle large number calculations. Ensure that PowerShell is available on your system.

Here’s the README entry for your sys-info.bat script:

sys-info.bat

This batch script generates a detailed system information report for Windows-based systems. The script creates two reports: one using the systeminfo command and another using PowerShell to capture extended system details with UTF-8 encoding.

Features

• Captures comprehensive system details, including OS version, hardware information, network settings, and more.
• Uses PowerShell to output a system report in UTF-8 encoding, ensuring compatibility with various text editors and preserving special characters.

Usage

1. Set Configuration Variables: Before running the script, you may want to adjust the configuration variables:

   :: Output file paths
   set "outputFile=C:\SystemInfo\system_report.txt"
   set "outputFilePowerShell=C:\SystemInfo\system_report_powershell.txt"

2. Run the Script: Execute the script by double-clicking it or running it from a Command Prompt. It will generate system reports and save them to the specified output directory.

Additional Notes

• Ensure you have the necessary permissions to create files in the output directory (C:\SystemInfo by default). Run the script with administrative privileges if needed.
• If the C:\SystemInfo directory does not exist, the script will create it automatically.
• This script requires PowerShell to generate a UTF-8 encoded report. Make sure PowerShell is available on your system.

run-hidden.vbs

A simple VBScript that allows you to run any script or executable file without displaying a Command Prompt window. This script is particularly useful for running batch files or other command-line programs in the background, without showing the terminal window that normally appears.

Usage

To run a batch file (.bat) or any executable (.exe) without showing a Command Prompt window, open a Command Prompt or PowerShell window and use the following command:

wscript.exe "C:\Scripts\run-hidden.vbs" "C:\Path\To\YourScript.bat"

• Replace C:\Scripts\run-hidden.vbs with the actual path to your run-hidden.vbs file.
• Replace C:\Path\To\YourScript.bat with the path to the batch file or executable you want to run silently.

Additional Notes

• The run-hidden.vbs script supports only one argument, which is the full path to the script or executable you want to run silently.
• Some antivirus programs may flag .vbs scripts as potentially harmful, especially if they execute other scripts or programs silently. Ensure your script and usage are secure and legitimate.
• The script does not include any error handling. If the provided file path is incorrect or the file does not exist, no error message will be shown.