I would like to have my batch file ASK if I am sure I want to continue before it runs. I very new to batch files but so fare have be able to create one to perform a tedious task.

IF NOT EXIST O:\ARCHIVE\%1\NUL MD O:\ARCHIVE\%1
XCOPY /E F:\ACAD\%1\*.* O:\ARCHIVE\%1
XCOPY /E F:\ADMIN\%1\*.* O:\ARCHIVE\%1
rmdir F:\ACAD\%1 /s
rmdir F:\ADMIN\%1 /s

I want to have the batch ask "Are you sure you want to Archive job %1?"

then I can enter "Y" or "N".

Can any one help me do this or point me to an example I can use?very simple, using SET /p to capture user input:

Code: [Select]:start
set input=
set /p input=Are you sure you want to Archive job %1?
if /i %input% equ y goto yes
if /i %input% equ n goto no
goto start

:yes
rem code here
exit

:no
exit

i haven't tested this code, but under yes. you will PUT your code if they want to, and no... you GET the ideaQuote from: BatchFileBasics on July 28, 2009, 11:17:08 AM

very simple, using set /p to capture user input:

i haven't tested this code, but under yes. you will put your code if they want to, and no... you get the idea