: Right-click the file and select Edit . This opens the script in Notepad. Look for suspicious commands like del (delete) followed by important system paths, or format .
If a fix_error.bat file was found in a suspicious location or sent via an unknown email, do not run it , as batch files can also be used to spread malware. fix_error.bat
Resets network protocols and clears the DNS cache. ipconfig /flushdns netsh winsock reset How to Safely Run fix_error.bat : Right-click the file and select Edit