How can I compress multiple files using a batch file?

How can I compress multiple files using a batch file?

You can use a batch file to compress files by utilizing tools like 7-Zip or WinRAR. Do you have a specific tool in mind?

I have 7-Zip. Can you provide a sample batch script?

Sure! Here's a simple script:

@echo off
"C:\Program Files\7-Zip\7z.exe" a -tzip archive.zip *.txt

This will compress all .txt files in the current directory into archive.zip.

What if I want to compress files from different folders?

You can specify the paths in the script. For example:

"C:\Program Files\7-Zip\7z.exe" a -tzip archive.zip "C:\Folder1\*.txt" "C:\Folder2\*.txt"

Can I schedule this batch file to run automatically?

Yes, you can use Windows Task Scheduler to run your batch file at specific times or intervals.