How do I use Microsoft Notepad to create a file that I can use to automatically start certain programs?

caliguy: How do I use Microsoft Notepad to create a file that I can use to automatically start certain programs?
I want certain programs to start automatically when I boot my computer. Someone showed me how to use Microsoft Notepad to do this, but I have forgotten the proper way to make it work. Any help would be appreciated.

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Answer by Steve K
Batch Files

If you do not have “Hide known filetype extensions” disabled, for ease… disable it. Otherwise use the command prompt to rename files.

Create your script in notepad… Save as…
whateverfile.bat
IF IT SAVES AS BAT.TXT

use Command prompt to rename.
Example.. if it’s on the desktop
REN %USERPROFILE%DesktopFile1.BAT.TXT File1.BAT

Answer by Matthew B
IDK 😀