Windows Task Scheduler Run bat File with a Path Parameter
Trying to set up a task in Windows Task Scheduler where a bat file is run and passed a path that contains spaces. I can get the bat file to run without the path parameter but not with the path parameter.
The action is "C:\Full\Path\To\Batch File.bat".
The parameter should be "C:Full\Path\To\Another File.txt" but, when I enter it, the bat file is not called and the Last Run Result is "(0x1)". Without the parameter, the bat file is run and the Last Run Result is "The operation completed successfully. (0x0)".
Kevin
The action is "C:\Full\Path\To\Batch File.bat".
The parameter should be "C:Full\Path\To\Another File.txt" but, when I enter it, the bat file is not called and the Last Run Result is "(0x1)". Without the parameter, the bat file is run and the Last Run Result is "The operation completed successfully. (0x0)".
Kevin
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I stated the problem above.
"I can get the bat file to run without the path parameter but not with the path parameter."
"I can get the bat file to run without the path parameter but not with the path parameter."
Ok, now I understand....
So the first thing I would do is to echo out the parameter, first to see, if the if the batch is startet and second to get aware, what the batch receives. It is possibly that your batch produces an error due to the parameter, but hard to decide without seing the batch.
The missing backslash in your parameter is a type, right?
Lets ask again, does it run without the spaces?
So the first thing I would do is to echo out the parameter, first to see, if the if the batch is startet and second to get aware, what the batch receives. It is possibly that your batch produces an error due to the parameter, but hard to decide without seing the batch.
The missing backslash in your parameter is a type, right?
Lets ask again, does it run without the spaces?
Often times with task scheduler it's just a folder permissions issues. Make sure the account running the command can access that folder.
Also, this may help - https://stackoverflow.com/questions/4437701/run-a-batch-file-with-windows-task-scheduler
Also, this may help - https://stackoverflow.com/questions/4437701/run-a-batch-file-with-windows-task-scheduler
Just for clarification please... Your Action:
If above is correct, the issue is within the .bat file. If so, in the .bat file, enter this line at the top:
Run the task and examine the content of "%temp%\debugbat.txt"
Program/script: "C:\Full\Path\To\Batch File.bat".
Add arguments (optional): "C:\Full\Path\To\Another File.txt"
If above is correct, the issue is within the .bat file. If so, in the .bat file, enter this line at the top:
echo %1>"%temp%\debugbat.txt"
Run the task and examine the content of "%temp%\debugbat.txt"
Works for me
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I decided to use wscript.exe:Not sure how this worked for you, WSCRIPT normally can't process a BAT extension file, and it certainly can't execute BAT commands if that's indeed what the BAT file holds.
wscript.exe "C:\Full\Path\To\Batch File.bat" "C:Full\Path\To\Another File.txt"
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Bill,
You are correct. And I really screwed up this question. And that explains one of the problems I was experiencing. I was switching between bat and vbs scripts. Oy vey!
So, is it correct to assume that bat files must be started with cmd or with no command at all, and non-bat scripts (vbs and ps1) must be run with wscript or cscript?
Kevin
You are correct. And I really screwed up this question. And that explains one of the problems I was experiencing. I was switching between bat and vbs scripts. Oy vey!
So, is it correct to assume that bat files must be started with cmd or with no command at all, and non-bat scripts (vbs and ps1) must be run with wscript or cscript?
Kevin
Yes, your last statement is basically true. BAT files can be run as just theirfull path, or you can run them underneath a copy of cmd.exe, typically with the /C or /K options.
Windows Script Host (VBscript or JaveScript) files might be able to run by just specifying the path to the file (VBS or JS files) but more often you see them launched via WSCRIPT (window interface) or CSCRIPT (command line interface).
Powershell scripts typically would be launched from powershell.exe.
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Windows Script Host (VBscript or JaveScript) files might be able to run by just specifying the path to the file (VBS or JS files) but more often you see them launched via WSCRIPT (window interface) or CSCRIPT (command line interface).
Powershell scripts typically would be launched from powershell.exe.
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