title: Obfuscating password in batch script
body: <p>I have a batch script with a password sitting in it as part of a command that requires credentials that I do not want to prompt for credentials. I am not worried about external threats, but I don't really want a co-worker going in there and seeing that password. While I trust them not to abuse it, I'd rather not have it there at all.</p>
  
  <p>I was able to do this pretty easily with PowerShell by just storing a secure string in a text file. Pretty basic, but at least there's no plain text passwords laying around. That's all I really need.</p>
  
  <p>How can I obfuscate a password in a batch script?</p>