How to Start a Batch Script in Background Mode

It is sometimes useful to run batch scripts in a background mode without showing users the console window with the script's input and output. There are dozens of service scripts that perform some tasks while the user is working with its usual software. But there is a problem to start all these scripts in a background mode.

Let us remind that our award-winning batch files editor Dr.Batcher lets you compile a batch file to Windows executable (EXE). While compiling you can choose option to run the output EXE in invisible mode, i.e. without showing any windows at all. You can also include all necessary external files like 3rd-party console programs or additional scripts. The compiled executable file can be run on any Windows PC or laptop without any additional software installing.
So don't forget that Dr.Batcher lets you compile your batch scripts into Windows executables!

What Tasks Can One Automate with Help of Batch Files?

We are sometimes asked: "What kind of tasks can I automate through batch files?" Our usual answer is "any kind". Of course, it depends on your needs. Here are some common tasks for IT specialists that can be automated with help of batch files.
Administrator: creating and restoring backups, changing network settings, cleaning junk files, starting and stopping services...
Programmer: making builds, starting applications under certain runtime environment, running different command line-tools with specified set of options...
Beta-tester: running applications with given parameters, running applications under different environments...
Here are just a small amount of examples. For what do you use batch files? Share your experience in comments.