# Batch File Tab

The Batch File tab allows you to customize settings for the Batch File task. When you schedule a Batch File task from the Workstation Tasks tab, you must configure the settings in the Batch File tab.

Configure the following options:

*   Batch File Authentication\
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    Select Microsoft Network and select if the account to be used is a System account or a Specified user account. If you select Specified user account, specify the Login ID, Password, and Domain. For Novell Network, select Novell, specify the Login ID, Password, Tree, Context, and Server.\


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    The default configuration using the Microsoft Network/System Account authentication must be tested prior to using alternative credentials. Using this machine level account often is sufficient to complete the task. Use of a specified user account may be required if the batch file requires network access to secure resources.&#x20;
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*   Batch File Contents\


    Enter a custom batch file to run during the Batch File task. The same batch file applies to all Batch File tasks. The following options are available when running custom batch files:

    * To clear the current batch file, click _Clear._
    * To load an existing file, click _Import_ and browse to the location of the file.
    * To save the contents of the field, click _Export_ and browse to the preferred save location.

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    The batch file can be any command or series of commands that the command processor can run. You can run custom scripts that require the use of a third-party scripting engine by calling the script from the batch file as if it was being run from the command line.

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Batch Files allow you to use VB Scripts, PowerShell scripts, Ninite and other third party solutions. Contact your software vendor or refer to your third party solution user guide to know more about scripting solutions that include _no user intervention_ options.
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