Compile Batch, VBS, And Other Scripting Files

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Sometimes scripting it Windows can come in handy. Whether it be the batch renaming of files, or deleting temporary files, an advanced user has most likely found the need for VBS, batch files, or other types of scripting languages in their time with computers. Sometimes these scripts have multiple files bundled, including an installer. You may need to run them on many PCs on the network, and having it all in one file would be easier. This is where iexpress comes in. It's one of those little known applications that come with Windows XP. It basically compiles batch, VBS, and any other scripting file. If you're trying to hide your code from other people this isn't for you. All iexpress does is extract all the files to %TMP% and run the one you tell it to.

To start compiling, open Start > Run and type "iexpress".

You can click next two times until it asks you to name the package. Choose a name that suits it best. The next prompt will ask you if you want a confirmation. If you want to have a prompt each time you run the program choose yes, if not click no. The next prompt is obvious, if you want a license agreement shown click yes, if not click no. The next prompt is where you add the required files. If you have an installer you'll need to add it here as well.

When prompted for the installer program, add your install program. If you don't have one, add the file you want to be executed first. For example if you only have one file, add that one. From there on out it's pretty simple. Just choose the location where you want the final EXE to be saved, and you're done.

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