🚀 WinBatched – Windows Batch Scripts Toolkit

A curated collection of useful and beginner-friendly Windows .bat scripts to automate common tasks. Perfect for system admins, power users, and anyone looking to make Windows life easier.

🧰 What's Inside?

Category	Description	Popular Scripts
cleanup	Scripts to remove temporary files, free up space, etc.	• disk-cleanup.bat • temp-file-nuker.bat • log-file-cleanup.bat
networking	Check internet connectivity, IP info, manage Wi-Fi, etc.	• wifi-password-manager.bat • connection-tester.bat • ip-config-viewer.bat
system	Display system specs and other diagnostics	• sys-info-reporter.bat • drivers-backup.bat • scheduled-restart.bat
user-management	Scripts for managing users locally	• bulk-user-creator.bat • password-reset.bat • account-auditor.bat
utils	Utility helpers for various tasks	• elevate-to-admin.bat • file-renamer.bat • folder-sync.bat

🚀 Quick Start

1. Clone the repo

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/WinBatched.git
   cd WinBatched

2. Run a script

   • Double-click the .bat file, or...
   • Right-click > "Run as administrator" (for scripts that require elevated privileges)
   • From command line: .\path\to\script.bat

3. Create a shortcut

   • Right-click script > Send to > Desktop (create shortcut)
   • Add to your StartUp folder to run on boot

📜 Sample Scripts

Here are a few highlights with examples:

✅ Test Internet Connection

@echo off
echo ===================================
echo    INTERNET CONNECTION CHECKER
echo ===================================
echo.
echo Testing connection to Google DNS...
ping -n 4 8.8.8.8 | find "TTL="
if %errorlevel% == 0 (
    echo [SUCCESS] Internet connection is working!
) else (
    echo [FAILED] No internet connection detected.
)
pause

🗑️ Clear Temporary Files

@echo off
echo ===================================
echo       TEMP FILE CLEANER
echo ===================================
echo.
echo Cleaning Windows temp files...
del /q /f /s %TEMP%\*
echo Cleaning user temp files...
del /q /f /s %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Temp\*
echo.
echo Temporary files cleaned successfully!
pause

🛡️ Run As Admin

@echo off
:: Check for admin rights
net session >nul 2>&1
if %errorlevel% neq 0 (
    echo Requesting administrative privileges...
    powershell -Command "Start-Process '%~f0' -Verb runAs"
    exit /b
)
echo You are now running with administrative privileges!
pause

🔄 Common Use Cases

• System Maintenance: Schedule cleanup scripts to run weekly
• Network Troubleshooting: Quickly diagnose connectivity issues
• Deployment: Set up new Windows machines with standard configurations
• Automation: Create task sequences for repetitive administrative tasks
• User Support: Create simple menus for non-technical users to run complex tasks

🛡️ Admin Rights

Some scripts (like creating users or cleaning system files) require Administrator privileges.

Look for these indicators:

• 🔒 Script comment header saying "Requires admin rights"
• Use utils/elevate-to-admin.bat to auto-prompt for elevation
• Scripts that modify system files or registry

📚 Best Practices

• Always create a backup before using destructive scripts
• Test scripts in a controlled environment before running in production
• Add comments to explain what each section does
• Use @echo off to make output cleaner
• Add pause at the end of scripts to see results before the window closes

🤝 Contributing

Pull requests are welcome! If you have a handy batch script or improvement to share:

1. Fork the repo
2. Add your script under the right folder
3. Include a header comment explaining what it does
4. Test your script thoroughly
5. Open a PR with a short description

📋 Script Guidelines

All scripts should:

• Have clear, descriptive filenames
• Include comments explaining their purpose and usage
• Handle errors gracefully
• Provide user feedback during execution
• Be tested on multiple Windows versions when possible

📝 License

MIT License — free to use, modify, and distribute.

💬 Support

• Report Issues: Use the GitHub issue tracker
• Questions: Open a discussion thread
• Feature Requests: Submit with the "enhancement" tag

🌟 Credits

Crafted with care for all Windows tinkerers ❤️

Made with the power of batch scripting!