A .BAT file can very easily be made into a .COM file. This primarily helps allow the file not to be readable, still be able to be ran as well as in some rare cases may make the file faster. To create a .COM file as a .BAT file you must run BAT2EXE.COM utility which can be downloaded here
Version: 1.2
Operating System: MS-DOS 5.x and above.
Description: Allows users to convert their batch files to executable files allowing others not to see the source code of their batch files and allow the files to run faster.
Installation Notes: Copy file to where it needs to be located.
File Size: 6.12 KB
Technical Notes: Once copied to run file type:
bat2exe
Cost: None