Structural improvements on scripts

.gitattributes

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+# Auto detect text files and perform LF normalization
+* text=auto
+
+# This tells Git that never replace CRLF with LF for `.bat` files when 
+# they are written to the Git object database ("checkin").
+*.bat -text

.gitignore

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+# Windows image file caches
+Thumbs.db
+ehthumbs.db
+
+# Folder config file
+Desktop.ini
+
+# Recycle Bin used on file shares
+$RECYCLE.BIN/
+
+# Windows Installer files
+*.cab
+*.msi
+*.msm
+*.msp

README.md

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+<h1 align="center">Batch Script Utils</h1>
+
+### Important Notice
+
+Here is some more detailed information about the scripts I have written.  I do not consider myself a programmer, I create these little programs as experiments to have a play with the language, or to solve a problem for myself. I would gladly accept pointers from others to improve the code and make it more efficient, or simplify the code.  If you would like to make any comments then please feel free to email me at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
+
+In the scripts the comments etc are lined up correctly when they are viewed in [Notepad++](https://notepad-plus-plus.org/). This is what I use to code [batch scripts](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batch_file).
+
+### Scripts in the repository
+
+| Script | Description | Usage |
+|:------:|-------------|:-----:|
+| defragment.bat | This script is used to schedule a defragmentation of the Windows platform. | `defragment.bat` |
+| doskey.bat | This script demonstrates how to use aliases on the command line. |  `doskey.bat` |
+| iTunes.bat | This script backs up the iTunes library on an external drive. | `iTunes.bat` |
+| lockPC.bat | This script is used to lock the computer easily. | `lockPC.bat` |
+| logOff.bat | This script terminates the session on the PC. | `logOff.bat` |
+| openCMD.bat | This script opens a new CMD window. | `openCMD.bat` |
+| puttyBackup.bat | This script backs up all your PuTTY sessions to a .reg file. | `puttyBackup.bat` |
+| startup.bat | This script allows some services and programs to start automatically. | `startup.bat` |
+| whereis.bat | This script shows the path of a program. | `whereis.bat <program name>` |
+
+### Supporters
+
+<p align="center">
+   <a href="https://badges.pufler.dev/contributors/geekcomputers/Batch?size=50&padding=5&bots=true">
+        <img src="https://badges.pufler.dev/contributors/geekcomputers/Batch?size=50&padding=5&bots=true" alt="Contributing"/>
+    </a>
+</p>

defragment.bat

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+:: ===========================================================================================================
+:: @file        defragment.bat
+:: @brief       The batch file I used to use to schedule a defrag of the c:\, using the AT command
+:: @update      27.05.2022
+:: @version     1.1
+:: @usage       defragment.bat
+:: @see         https://github.com/sebetci/Batch-Script-Basics/blob/master/defragment.bat
+:: @reference   https://ss64.com/nt/defrag.html
+:: @note        This script must be run in a command window with administrator rights.
+:: @test        OK
+:: @todo        Log file must be passed as a parameter from the command line.
+:: @todo        The existence of drivers should be checked.
+:: ===========================================================================================================
+
+@ECHO OFF
+
+:: The HELP function is called.
+CALL :HELP
+
+IF %ERRORLEVEL% EQU 0 (
+    :: Defragment hard drive volumes.
+    DEFRAG C: >> C:\Defragment.log
+)
+
+GOTO :EOF
+
+::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
+:: @function   This function prints the help menu on the screen.
+:: @parameter  None
+:: @return     Returns 1 if the help menu is displayed.
+::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
+:HELP
+    FOR %%H IN (/h /help -help -h) DO (
+        IF /I "%~1" EQU "%%~H" (
+            ECHO.
+            ECHO [BRIEF] The batch file I used to use to schedule a defrag of the c:\, using the AT command
+            ECHO [USAGE] defragment.bat
+            EXIT /B 1
+        )
+    )
+    EXIT /B 0

doskey.bat

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+:: ===========================================================================================================
+:: @file        doskey.bat
+:: @brief       Recall and edit commands at the DOS prompt, and create macros.
+:: @update      27.05.2022
+:: @version     1.1
+:: @version     1.7
+:: @description Create Aliases for DOS screen
+:: @usage       doskey.bat
+:: @see         https://github.com/sebetci/Batch-Script-Basics/blob/master/doskey.bat
+:: @reference   https://ss64.com/nt/doskey.html
+:: @reference   https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/other-wdk-downloads
+:: @reference   https://github.com/geekcomputers/Batch/issues/5
+:: @changelog   1.2. Added enable_wireless and disable_wireless
+:: @changelog   1.3. Added history alias so I can show the history for the session
+:: @changelog   1.4. Added a link to the whereis command file to use the utility
+:: @changelog   1.5. Added an alias to start and stop mysql server on notebook, and a shortcut to mysql, may remove and add it to my path
+:: @changelog   1.6. Totally changed the script, it now checks that if it running on my netbook, it sets a certain subset of aliases, if any other machine it just creates the generic aliases
+:: @changelog   1.7. Added alias for SQLITE
+:: @note        The use of DOSKEY command in batch script files (*.cmd, *.bat) is not allowed.
+:: @test        OK
+:: @todo        How to transfer special system variables to the global path should be investigated.
+:: @todo        The existence of files and directories should be checked.
+:: ===========================================================================================================
+
+@ECHO OFF
+
+CALL :HELP
+
+IF %ERRORLEVEL% EQU 0 (
+  :: If the variable %ComputerName% is GEEKBOOK, the SPECIFIC function is called.
+  IF %ComputerName% EQU GEEKBOOK ( CALL :SPECIFIC ) ELSE ( CALL :GENERIC )
+)
+
+GOTO :EOF
+
+::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
+:: @function   This function contains alias definitions that can work on any system.
+:: @parameter  None
+:: @return     None
+::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
+:GENERIC
+  :: Display a list of files and subfolders.
+  DOSKEY LS=DIR
+
+  :: Clear the screen.
+  DOSKEY CLEAR=CLS
+
+  :: Edit command line, recall commands, and create macros
+  DOSKEY HISTORY=DOSKEY /h
+
+  :: The whereis.bat script included in this repo is called.
+  :: The variable %scripts% represents the directory where this repository is located.
+  DOSKEY WHEREIS="%scripts%"\whereis.bat $*
+
+  :: The following alias can be used to open a database file.
+  DOSKEY SQLITE=SQLITE3 "%dropbox%"\Databases\sampleDatabase.db
+
+  :: On Windows systems, the %HOMEDRIVE% variable changes to the C:\ directory.
+  CD /D %HOMEDRIVE%
+  EXIT /B 0
+
+::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
+:: @function   Some tools (MYSQL, DEVCON.EXE) must be installed on your system for this function to work.
+:: @parameter  None
+:: @return     None
+::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
+:SPECIFIC
+  :: If MySQL 5.6 is installed on your system, the name of the service will be MYSQL56.
+  DOSKEY START_MYSQL=NET START MYSQL56
+  DOSKEY STOP_MYSQL=NET STOP MYSQL56
+  DOSKEY MYSQL="C:\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 5.6\bin\mysql"
+
+  :: The Windows Driver Kit (WDK) installation is required to use the DEVCON.EXE program.
+  DOSKEY ENABLE_WIRELESS=DEVCON ENABLE *DEV_001C*
+  DOSKEY DISABLE_WIRELESS=DEVCON DISABLE *DEV_001C*
+
+  GOTO :GENERIC
+  EXIT /B 0
+
+::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
+:: @function   This function prints the help menu on the screen.
+:: @parameter  None
+:: @return     Returns 1 if the help menu is displayed.
+::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
+:HELP
+    FOR %%H IN (/h /help -help -h) DO (
+        IF /I "%~1" EQU "%%~H" (
+            ECHO.
+            ECHO [BRIEF] Recall and edit commands at the DOS prompt, and create macros.
+            ECHO [USAGE] doskey.bat
+            EXIT /B 1
+        )
+    )
+    EXIT /B 0

iTunes.bat

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+:: ===========================================================================================================
+:: @file        iTunes.bat
+:: @brief       Batch file I used to use to backup my iTunes library on my pc, scheduled via the at command
+:: @update      27.05.2022
+:: @version     1.1
+:: @usage       iTunes.bat
+:: @see         https://github.com/sebetci/Batch-Script-Basics/blob/master/iTunes.bat
+:: @reference   https://samsoft.org.uk/iTunes/scripts.asp
+:: @reference   https://ss64.com/nt/move.html
+:: @reference   https://ss64.com/nt/md.html
+:: @reference   https://ss64.com/nt/xcopy.html
+:: @test        X
+:: @todo        Log file must be passed as a parameter from the command line.
+:: @todo        For a portable script, the file and directory structure should be arranged.
+:: ===========================================================================================================
+
+@ECHO OFF
+
+CALL :HELP
+
+    IF %ERRORLEVEL% EQU 0 (
+    :: The following command writes the current date to the C:\iTunes.log file using the %DATE% environment variable.
+    ECHO %DATE% >> C:\iTunes.log
+
+    :: If the G:\iTunes\ directory exists
+    IF EXIST G:\iTunes\ 
+        :: Move a file from one folder to another.
+        MOVE /Y G:\iTunes G:\iTunes.%DATE%
+
+    :: Make directory
+    MD G:\iTunes\
+
+    :: Copy files and/or directory trees to another folder.
+    XCOPY /Y /S C:\DOCUME~1\CRAIGR~1\mydocu~1\mymusi~1\iTunes\* G:\iTunes >> C:\iTunes.log
+
+    :: Copy files and/or directory trees to another folder.
+    XCOPY /Y /S F:\iTunes\* G:\iTunes >> C:\iTunes.log
+)
+
+GOTO :EOF
+
+
+::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
+:: @function   This function prints the help menu on the screen.
+:: @parameter  None
+:: @return     Returns 1 if the help menu is displayed.
+::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
+:HELP
+    FOR %%H IN (/h /help -help -h) DO (
+        IF /I "%~1" EQU "%%~H" (
+            ECHO.
+            ECHO [BRIEF] Batch file I used to use to backup my iTunes library on my pc, scheduled via the at command
+            ECHO [USAGE] iTunes.bat
+            EXIT /B 1
+        )
+    )
+    EXIT /B 0