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Specify Drive - Create compressed File

Asked by Mr_Splash in Windows Batch Scripting, MS DOS, Windows XP Operating System

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Hello,

I'm trying to build a batch file that does what I've set out in the code box below, I have very little experience with batch files and have spent a while trying to piece one together that does the following but despite days of trying I'm no closer than when I started.

Essentially it will be included in my startup directory and will have the function of backing up my flash drive.

If someone can help me out with the code that would be fantastic!Start Free Trial 
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Step 1 - Request a drive letter from the user
 
Step 2 - Delete the oldest file is a preset directory i.e. (c:\flash-backup) (if possible only use this Step if number of files in that dir > 7. No problem if it can't be done)
 
Step 3 - Compress the entire contents of the drive specified in step 1 to .zip or .rar (I have winRAR) naming it with the date followed by the time. i.e. 27-Feb-2008@14-36.rar
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