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@echo off
setlocal enabledelayedexpansion
set /p backupDir=Enter backup directory:
if not exist "!backupDir!" mkdir "!backupDir!"
for %%f in (*.txt) do (
set timestamp=!date:~-4,4!!date:~-10,2!!date:~-7,2!_!time:~0,2!!time:~3,2!
copy "%%f" "!backupDir!\%%~nf_!timestamp!%%~xf"
)
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Given a DNA string, compute how many times each nucleotide occurs in the string.
Given a word, compute the Scrabble score for that word.
Create a sentence of the form "One for X, one for me.".
Batch scripting is simple and accessible for beginners.
Batch scripts run on any Windows system without modification.
Batch scripts can prompt for and handle user input dynamically.
Batch scripting handles a variety of automation tasks effectively.
Automate and manage tasks efficiently with Batch scripting.
Batch scripts run reliably for consistent task automation.
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