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Command not working on batch file

bybfuchs
31
Hi Experts,

I am trying to run this command on a batch file but it doesn't execute (running as …
Article
Mouse Trap

Advanced DOS batch pitfalls

byQlemo
14
The following is a collection of cases for strange behaviour when using advanced techniques …
Article

DOS: ECHO text to previous line - by Paul Tomasi

byt0t0
22
One of my most closely kept secrets is revealed in this discussion

How to output text on the …
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Output directory of parent folders and subfolders of a network drive

byjaguar5554
5

Hello- I am requesting assistance with generating a directory listing of parent folders and

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Need DOS Script to move files in directories to the base directory and rename the files based on the directory name.

by9thTee
7

I have a Toshiba MFP that we scan documents sets as pdf's to a windows share.  A scanned document

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In Windows 10, how do I automate multiple file creation based on contents of a file (plus an extension I will specify)

byTom Knowlton
7

I have a text file with the following entries:



I am looking for a free utility or built-in

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Batch file to copy folders/files with very long paths (how to automatically reduce path lengths?)

byDoug Van
5

I created a batch file to synchronize the multiple "\packaged" folders in multiple directories

In

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How to read data from an old DOS HDD

byfred hakim
53
My client asked me to get the programs and data from an old PC.   Its an old 386/486 that defines …
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Auto file move and rename

byMichael Smith
66
Hi guys

Heres my situation:

I have a folder which every few ecs to minutes a file is created …
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How to copu batch file to a network location

bywasabi3689
62
I have a table with these fields

document_id, document_source_patch, document_destination …
Article

Using dates in batch files / scripts

bySteve Knight
9

See my pages here: http://scripts.dragon-it.co.uk/ for more batch, VBScript, HTA etc.


Using dates

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FindStr (Windows Command Line DOS Tool) - Failing to search a few MSG files

byAlan
2
Hi All,

I am using FindStr (Windows Command Line / DOS) to search for a string in all files in a …
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Batch file not copying second file.

bybfuchs
42
Hi Experts,

I have a batch file containing the following.

Where the js file downloads Schedule list …
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Batch Script to run deletion of several folders nightly.

byAndrew N. Kowtalo
33
Hi all,

I created a batch script and was wondering if someone could let me know if there are any …
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Script to display folder path and files in each folder

byWORKS2011
3
Is there a script that will show folder path and the files in each folder?  
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VB Script & Bat: backup and organize folders

byLuis Diaz
52
Hello experts,


I have an Archive folders that contains multiple folders with the following …
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How do I delete files from a folder by month using Powershell or CMD?

byRicky White
4
I have a folder with millions of files in it. How can I delete files from that folder month by month …
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How can I copy files from one drive to another using IF THEN ELSE or IF exists

byKhansufyaan
47
Hi

I am trying to make and IF then else statement in my dos batch file, is that possible? My …
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how to do xcopy only the most recent file

bywasabi3689
44
I have the following Windows script, I want to only xcopy the most recent file - just one file every…
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Buying a branded computer vs custom; using DOSBOX with 64 bit

byEd Loewenton
9
In 2020, I started trying to buy a new desktop to run W10. I have always gotten custom-built …

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