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Can I have an "execute only" batch file under Windows XP?

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Mar 15, 20269632 views
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Is it possible to set up a batch file on a Windows XP system that a user will be able to execute but not read (type, edit, etc.)? I tried playing with permissions, allowing "Execute File" but not "Read Data" but it doesn't seem to work. Thanks.

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Batch files, by default, are at the very least viewable/readable to anyone with sufficient permissions on the machine they are running on. If you need to create a file that will is not readable you'll need to use some different file. Any script (vbs…

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