BatchPad0.0.4 Alpha

BatchPad is a small-sized and portable piece of software that you can use to edit batch files (BAT format) using a familiar workspace that resembles Notepad. It does not include complex features or configuration parameters, so it can be handled by anyone with ease.

Portability perks

As there is no setup pack involved, you can drop the executable file in any part of the hard disk and just click it to run.There is also the possibility to save BatchPad to a USB flash disk or similar storage unit, in order to run it on any PC with minimum effort and no other installers.More importantly, the app does not modify Windows registry settings or create additional files on the disk without your consent, leaving no traces behind after its removal.

Familiar interface and standard editing options

The GUI is represented by a simple window with a minimalistic structure, where you can open BAT files using the file browser only, since the drag-and-drop method is not supported.Standard options are available for editing, namely copying, pasting and cutting text, along with a function for selecting all text. You can either save the changes to the original file or create a new one by specifying a file name and directory. There are no other notable options provided by this software utility.

Evaluation and conclusion

The tool is very light when it comes to CPU and RAM, so it does not hog system resources. We have not encountered unpleasant surprises in our tests, since the app did not hang, crash or pop up error messages. Thanks to its intuitive layout and basic options, it can be used by anyone.