📦 Interactive Guide: Universal Batch‑to‑EXE Converter

This repository hosts the source code for a comprehensive, interactive web guide that teaches you how to convert any Windows batch file (.bat) into a standalone, professional executable (.exe) — using only free tools like AutoHotkey and Resource Hacker.

📖 Live Guide

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✅ What You’ll Learn

By following this step‑by‑step guide, you’ll master:

• ✅ The Complete Process: How to go from a .bat to a distributable .exe.
• 🛠 Environment Setup: Install and configure AutoHotkey, Resource Hacker, and other essentials.
• 🔗 Universal Conversion Method: Use a reusable AutoHotkey script to package any .bat as a safe .exe.
• 🎨 Professional Customization:
  • Add a custom icon.
  • Embed version info (company, file description, version number).
  • Make your app always Run as Administrator (using a manifest).
• 🔏 Self-Signing: Use PowerShell to generate a custom 30‑year self-signed certificate so your .exe looks trusted and reduces Windows Defender warnings.
• 🧩 Practical Example: Includes a menu-driven System Utility batch file to see the method in action.