What is the default program to run windows batch files?

I am working on windows 7 and I found that "notepad" was set as the default program for opening my .bat files. when I try to execute the batch file by double clicking, it is opened by notepad.
I have tried setting cmd.exe as the default program, it just opens the command prompt.
What is the default program I should set for executing .bat files?
I hav also tried using assoc .bat = batfile. The batch file runs fine from command prompt.

This is not a scripting question. It is a break/fix issue. Contact you support person or Admin for assistance fixing this.
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