Alias Batch Program

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Description

This program consists of a series of batch scripts designed to manage aliases or automate specific processes through .bat files. The main files included in the system are:

• add.bat: Script for adding aliases with a description to the main file.
• alias.bat: Core file defining the aliases.
• help.bat: Provides a list of available aliases and instructions for their use.
• restart.bat: Restarts the system while retaining alias settings.
• StartMe.bat: Configures the system to automatically use aliases in the command prompt.
• testfile.bat: A test script for centering text on the console.

System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows
• Command Prompt
• Execution permissions for batch files

Installation

1. Clone the repo

   git clone https://github.com/sulfur/Windows-Alias.git

2. Ensure all extracted files are located in the same directory.

3. Run the main StartMe.bat file to configure the system:

   StartMe.bat - Adds a registry key to Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\ for autorun.

Default Aliases

restart.bat

Restarts the Command Prompt with the aliases loaded:

restart

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alias-remove

Removes an existing alias. This command allows you to delete a defined alias by specifying its name.

Usage Example:

alias-remove myAlias

• This will remove the alias myAlias from the alias.bat file.

alias-new

Adds a new alias to the system with a specific command. This command allows you to define a new alias along with the command it should run when called.

Usage Example:

alias-new greet echo Hello!

• This will create a new alias greet that executes the command echo Hello! when run in the Command Prompt.

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alias-help

Provides a list of available aliases and instructions for their use.

Usage Example:

alias-help

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Notes

• Modify the .bat files only if necessary.
• Use help.bat for a quick guide on aliases.
• Protection for Default aliases.