What are command-line instructions in batch files generally stored in?

Command-line instructions in batch files are typically stored in .BAT files. Batch files are plain text files that contain a list of commands meant to be executed by the command line interpreter in Windows. The .BAT extension indicates that the file is a batch file, and when executed, the commands within it are processed sequentially by the operating system's command interpreter, allowing for automation of tasks.

Both .BAT and .CMD files can be used for similar purposes, but .BAT files are the more traditional format associated with batch scripts in DOS and early versions of Windows. The .CMD extension is often used in newer versions of Windows to designate scripts that are run in a more modern command line environment. However, when considering the context of command-line instructions and batch files as traditionally recognized, the .BAT extension is more commonly associated with these scripts.

In contrast, .SCR files are screen saver files, which are not related to batch commands, and .EXE files are executable files containing compiled code, which are fundamentally different from text-based batch scripts.