How can I tell how long it took a batch file to run
I am running an old-fashioned batch file via Task Scheduler for one particular backup. My question is, is there a command switch or 3rd party utility that will tell me how long it took for the command to complete?
In other words, I can tell when the command started. I want to be able to tell when it finished also.
Any and all help is very much appreciated.
Thanks!
In other words, I can tell when the command started. I want to be able to tell when it finished also.
Any and all help is very much appreciated.
Thanks!
BrandonGalderisi
have it write to a time stamped logfile.
I would use a Windows Resource called Timethis.exe
If your batchfile is in C:\TEST\batch.bat you can do the following.
1. Copy timethis.exe to C:\TEST
2. Open command prompt window and type in cd c:\test
3. Type "timethis.exe batch.bat" without the quotes
Hopefully this helps!
If your batchfile is in C:\TEST\batch.bat you can do the following.
1. Copy timethis.exe to C:\TEST
2. Open command prompt window and type in cd c:\test
3. Type "timethis.exe batch.bat" without the quotes
Hopefully this helps!
Look in the Scheduled Tasks log. By default this is located at %systemroot%\SchedLgU.Txt. You can also get to it by going to Advanced|View Log from the Scheduled Tasks window.
It should list start and finish times for all tasks.
It should list start and finish times for all tasks.
I didn't see the Task Scheduler portion of your question. Alternatively you can incorporate timethis.exe by creating a batch file that runs the batch file. Then schedule that to run.
Just a thought.
Just a thought.
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Great solution. Thanks so much for your help. This is EXACTLY what I needed.