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Hi.<br />
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Did you turn the echo off? If not, do so: 
<pre><code id="code-20-39157069-1">@echo off</code></pre>
MSDN: <a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms180944.aspx" rel="ugc nofollow">http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms180944.aspx</a><br />
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Let me know if that helps.
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Hi.

Did you turn the echo off? If not, do so:

@echo off

MSDN: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms180944.aspx [http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms180944.aspx]

Let me know if that helps.

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Good call Q. I thought the batch was echoing the SQLCMD and so repeating; however, your theory sounds more viable.
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Good call Q. I thought the batch was echoing the SQLCMD and so repeating; however, your theory sounds more viable.

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Thanks for the suggestions. &nbsp;I've had jury duty all week so I will try the suggestions on Monday.
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Thanks for the suggestions.  I've had jury duty all week so I will try the suggestions on Monday.

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This resolved my problems. &nbsp;Thanks for your help.
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This resolved my problems.  Thanks for your help.

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I'm trying to backup a small SQL database using task scheduler in Windows 7. &nbsp;When I run the SQL command that I have created in the command prompt, it runs successfully. &nbsp;If I try and run that same command in a batch file, the command just executes over and over in the command prompt until you cancel it. &nbsp;What am I missing? &nbsp;I am using SQL Server Express 2008.
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I'm trying to backup a small SQL database using task scheduler in Windows 7.  When I run the SQL command that I have created in the command prompt, it runs successfully.  If I try and run that same command in a batch file, the command just executes over and over in the command prompt until you cancel it.  What am I missing?  I am using SQL Server Express 2008.

SQLCMD not executing correctly when using a batch file

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 is a suite of relational database management system (RDBMS) products providing multi-user database access functionality.Component services include integration (SSIS), reporting (SSRS), analysis (SSAS), data quality, master data, T-SQL and performance tuning. Major improvements include the  Always On technologies and support for unstructured data types.

Microsoft SQL Server 2008

Windows 7 is an operating system from Microsoft. Features include multi-touch support, a redesigned Windows Shell with a new taskbar, referred to as the Superbar, a home networking system called HomeGroup, and performance improvements.