.bat or .cmd?

[Xeratul]

Ok, heres probably and easy question...
What is the difference between a batch file (.bat) and a NT command script (.cmd)?  :-?
What exactly is a NT command script or .cmd file?

When I save my batch files with a .cmd extension they appear to run the same.

[SunflowerNetwork]

For the most part, these are treated identically by Windows.
If you're creating something new, use .CMD.

The details: For reasons of maintaining backward compatibilit, Windows treats .BAT slightly differently than .CMD files -- essentially wrapping the newer windows command shell in a veneer of an older command shell, in case the .BAT file is doing something specific to  the older Windows versions.  Stick with .CMD and you'll be fine.


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[Xeratul]

Isn't that kind of like how they keep command.com around so it has better compatibility?