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Hello everyone!

USING command prompt to get a cookies list:
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner>cd cookies
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Cookies> dir >c:\mydirfile.txt

Can someone help me TRANSLATE this into batch file language?

Thanks!Why do you want this?Why do you think it needs "translating"? Go back to your teacher and tell him you do not understand your homework.
Why Do I Want This?

I created a PROGRAM that "analyzes" employee cookies - based on 1) time of day (employee's own time?), and 2) appropriateness to the job.  It's obviously a crude program, which doesn't take much to finesse.  When it comes to my attention that an employee in one of our offices is suspected of severely abusing the internet, but no cookies show up to be analyzed (despite the fact that policy prohibits employees deleting them) my program is pretty useless.

Existing options aren't so good:  Keep walking by the employee's desk to see how often he/she appears to be surfing, or report suspected abuse to our central office, which has all the sophisticated software for monitoring this type of thing, but doesn't want to share it at the local level.   When the higher-ups are contacted inevitably everyone else down the line wants to know why local management wasn't "paying attention".

So I thought a batch file that would get a a new cookie list every 5 minutes or 15 minutes or whatever would be a good way to see if the suspected employee is in fact deleting cookies as fast (or nearly as fast) as he/she creates them.

This type of batch file would not be something to use on a routine basis, but only when we suspect the employee is deleting cookies to hide his/her internet activity.

Why do you think it needs "translating"? Go back to your teacher and tell him you do not understand your homework.

"Translate" is a poor word choice.  But it seems to me the conventions for command prompts and for batch files are similar, but not identical.  I am my own teacher, except for what I learn on the forums.

Thanks for the responses.

Quote from: pilk00 on July 29, 2008, 07:20:00 PM

Hello everyone!

Using command prompt to get a cookies list:
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner>cd cookies
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Cookies> dir >c:\mydirfile.txt

Can someone help me translate this into batch file language?

Thanks!

I created an Access-based program that filters cookie text files for apparent patterns of abuse

Hi

Come back DOS 3.1, all is forgiven !!!

I am now using WINDOWS XP Home edition with SP2

I need to perform a test, and depending on the result I perform one of two sets of multi-line codes, which in turn may include a further test which SHOULD affect %ERRORLEVEL%, based upon which further actions are determined.

I like the idea of "if condition ( yes code ) else ( no code )", but it kills %ERRORLEVEL% and secondary tests.
I would appreciate advice upon a more elegant construction than the ancient ugly
"if condition goto hop yes_code goto skip :hop no_code :skip"

This batch file starts by setting ERRORLEVEL to 2, and shows that the elegant  9 line STRUCTURE keeps ERRORLEVEL frozen at its pre-parentheses VALUE, after which the ugly 10 line hop/skip/goto sequence does the job I need.

ECHO OFF
  FC ALAN.TXT NONE.TXT > NUL
  echo Test on NONE.TXT = %ERRORLEVEL%
IF A==A (
  ECHO Delimitted by parentheses
  FC ALAN.TXT ALAN_0.TXT > NUL
  echo Test on ALAN_0.TXT = %ERRORLEVEL%
  FC ALAN.TXT ALAN_1.TXT > NUL
  echo Test on ALAN_1.TXT =  %ERRORLEVEL%
) else (
  ECHO A != A
)

REM The old ways work best !!!
IF NOT A==A GOTO HOP
  ECHO Delimitted by GOTOs
  FC ALAN.TXT ALAN_0.TXT > NUL
  echo Test on ALAN_0.TXT = %ERRORLEVEL%
  FC ALAN.TXT ALAN_1.TXT > NUL
  echo Test on ALAN_1.TXT =  %ERRORLEVEL%
  GOTO SKIP
:HOP
  ECHO A != A
:SKIP

PAUSE

n.b. In the above illustration I compare A==A.  In practice I use a far more complicated test - but if I explained that you would probably go to sleep !!!

When I run a batch command I get the result :-

FC: cannot open NONE.TXT - No such file or folder
Test on NONE.TXT = 2
Delimitted by parentheses
Test on ALAN_0.TXT = 2
Test on ALAN_1.TXT =  2
Delimitted by GOTOs
Test on ALAN_0.TXT = 0
Test on ALAN_1.TXT =  1
Press any key to CONTINUE . . .

The correct answer is
Test on ALAN_0.TXT = 0
Test on ALAN_1.TXT =  1

Can anyone GIVE me the command to change the COM1 to LPT1?
i try enter the command like this "C:\> dir > COM1=LPT1" ,but it doesn't work.COM and LTP are completely different protocols, and completely different ports.
You cant change COM to LTP or the other way around.

If you need a COM port or an LTP port, you can BUY the hardware to put in your computer to have those ports if your computer did not come with one. Also, I believe there are USB to COM/LTP ports available. You can try the MODE command:

Redirect PRINTING: MODE LPTn[:]=COMm[:] will work. You'll have to test if the reverse is true. This command was used mainly in MS-DOS and may not work on a modern Windows machine.

Good luck. Quote from: Sidewinder on August 01, 2008, 04:17:26 AM

You can try the mode command:

Redirect printing: MODE LPTn[:]=COMm[:] will work. You'll have to test if the reverse is true. This command was used mainly in MS-DOS and may not work on a modern Windows machine.

Good luck.

Can anyone give me the command to change the COM1 to LPT1?

I have several batch files NESTED inside of several folders that I need to execute in a certain sequence.  I have created a single batch file to call these nested batch files.  This works in that it launches the nested batch files in the order I want, USING the simple call command.  The problem is that the batch files execute from the LOCATION of the calling batch file. I need so that each batch file would execute from his own root location.

So the question...how do I call several nested (nested inside of folders) batch files and have them execute from within their root (nested) folder and NOT the folder from which they are called from?

Best Regards,
SushyI think you want cd

For example, if you want the batch files to execute in C:\Batch Files\, it would be:
cd C:\batch filesHere is batch-id.bat, in which you can see how to get the stored location and the calling location. Use quotes in CASE there are spaces.

Code: [Select]echo off
echo Hi, I am %~nx0
echo My file name is   %~n0
echo My extension is   %~x0
echo My drive is       %~d0
echo I am stored in    "%~dp0"
echo In full I am      "%~dpnx0"
echo I was called from "%cd%"
echo.
pause
Code: [Select]S:\test\batches>c:\batch\batch-id.bat
Hi, I am batch-id.bat
My file name is   batch-id
My extension is   .bat
My drive is       c:
I am stored in    "c:\batch\"
In full I am      "c:\batch\batch-id.bat"
I was called from "S:\test\batches"
Ooh, nice.Thank`s a lot

How do you count the files in a map with of course MS-DOSI'm guessing that map REFERS to a directory.

This will do the basic job:

Code: [Select]ECHO off
set count=0
for /f %%v in ('dir *.txt /b') do (
call set /a count=%%count%%+1
)
echo Count: %count%

Will count all txt files in the directory where this batch code is located.

 Yes, Larssie, this is a map



Sidewinder uses that old DOS CALL thing but you can get modern like this

echo off
setlocal enabledelayedexpansion
set /a count=0
for /f %%v in ('dir /b /a-d') do (
    set /a count=!count!+1
    )
echo Count: %count% Quote

Sidewinder uses that old DOS CALL thing but you can get modern like this

hey all..

i'm trying to write a batch file to see if c:\folder exists.  If it doesn't create it.
Then,

See if myfile.ini exists... if it does not, create it, and put
TEXT TEXT
TEXT2 TEXT2
in the file,
then close
and exit

any ideas?I've written the code but what is this going to be used for?lol guilty until proven inocent

I have an excel file that automaticly SAVES FILES to a folder... but it ERRORS out when the folder doesn't exist... so this is like an "Install" program to MAKE sure... and the mytext.ini stores some of the text for the spread sheet Quote

lol guilty until proven inocent

Hey guyz,

ive made a basic loop with choice but i wanted to add an extra option in there, i used the script from the site which is

echo off
cls
:start
echo This is a loop
set choice=
set /p choice="Do you wish to restart? Press 'y' and enter for Yes: "
if not '%choice%'=='' set choice=%choice:~0,1%
if '%choice%'=='y' goto start

and i modified it to look like this

echo off
cls
:start
echo This is a loop
set choice=
set /p choice="Do you wish to restart? Press 'y' and enter for Yes, or 'n' to exit: "
if not '%choice%'=='' set choice=%choice:~0,1%
if '%choice%'=='y' goto start
if '%choice%'=='n' exit

what IM trying to do is only exit when 'n' is ENTERED, although with the basic site script if any key is entered besides 'y' it quits.
im trying to figure out how to quit only on 'n' command and any other commands would remain useless...

tough question, haha i KIND of gave myself a headache thinking about itSo what do you want to happen if choice is not y or n?  The script is exiting (ending) because there is nothing more for it to do.

You could try:
if '%choice%'=='n' exit
goto start

then it will loop if choice is anything but n

Good luck
  this is how im doeing loops

Code: [Select]echo off
cls
:MAIN
echo This is a loop
set choice=
set /p choice="Do you wish to restart? Press 'y' and enter for Yes, or 'n' to exit: "
if /I '%choice%' equ 'y' goto start
if /I '%choice%' equ 'n' exit
goto MAIN
:START
echo Starting...
pause >nulThey were both of great use, considering i didnt really ask the question in english

thanks guyz !

Hi,

I NEED to GET a value from an ini file then add use the value to RUN a program

e.g

[Sample]
SourcePath=\\server\directory\

how can i get the value of SourcePath? Code: [Select]echo off
for /F "tokens=1-2 delims==" %%A in (file.ini) do (
echo %%B
)
pause >nul

Hi guys and thanks in advance!

I'm trying to have the analysis of the c: DRIVE happen at startup and append the results in a txt FILE. My problem is creating a shutdown script that searches for a string in the txt that either says "You should defragment this volume" or "You do not need to defragment this volume" and then defrags when it needs to or not.

This is what I have for the startup analysis BATCH file which works perfectly fine:

    start /B /NORMAL defrag.exe c: -a -f >c:\defrag.txt

This is the batch file I have to run as a shutdown script which I can't seem to get to work.

    findstr "You should defragment this volume" "c:\defrag.txt"
    if errorlevel0 defrag.exe c: -f

What am I doing wrong?maybe you did this line wrong Code: [Select]if errorlevel0 defrag.exe c: -ftry that Code: [Select]if '%errorlevel%' equ '0' defrag.exe C:\ -fexcellent! thanks so much, this worked perfectly. =D

I see a bat file that returns a date....
but I TRYING to find out if I have a folder "BANNER" and inside "banner" I have sub folders.
main folder: "banner"
sub folders: "monday", "tuesday", "wednesday", "thursday", "friday", "weekend"

Is there a POSSIBLE way to say If today is monday, SCAN the monday folder and if there is "file" overwrite with "file" with this "file" then exit. And so on for the other days/folders. Quote

I see a bat file that returns a date

Any remember the COMMAND you use to bring up ADMIN tools?

i remember it as SOMETHING starting with

control admin........ theres something missing there, no sure

any IDEAS?compmgmt.msc?Perfect,

thanks heaps BC

I did not know where to postt this, but I will post it here.... I want to know if it's possible to create some sort of file(batch or whatever) that can configure the hosts file in a certain way when you open it. Like a file that blocks a certian site when you run it, and then another one which allows the site again, when you run IT...

Bump, please does anyone knnow?? Or amybe this should be moved...Bumping is a very bad idea, it is considered very bad manners, and makes helpful answers less, rather than more, likely.

The answer is "Yes, and if you show your efforts here, we will help you improve them".

Um, I didn't bump this. I bumped the otehr one that I had in the wrong place. And it didn't even work, so stop complaining. If you don't want to help me just say so. Don't make otehr excuses.The hosts file is just a text file and can be manipulated like any other.

I do not know how much you know about

1. writing batch scripts and

2. how the hosts file WORKS.

Please clarify.
Wow Mr. Google,

I recommend being a BIT more polite if you want your questions answered. Quote from: Khasiar on August 03, 2008, 02:07:26 AM

Wow Mr. Google,

I recommend being a bit more polite if you want your questions answered.

Also I should be humble and remember that we answer questions not just to help and inform the original poster but also anyone else who has a similar problem or is just curious.

So. The Hosts file in Windows is a text file. Each line contains an IP address and a host name, in that order, separated by at least one space.

Example:

Code: [Select]212.140.189.10 www.tesco.com
When a request to connect to a host name is made by a program for example a web browser, or any other other program, the system looks first in the Hosts file and if the host name is found, the IP address on that line is used. If it is not found, then a DNS lookup is performed.

If it is desired to block a particular site, then that host name can be given the IP address of LOCALHOST, the local computer, which is always 127.0.0.1

Code: [Select]127.0.0.1 www.blocked-site.com
Now any attempt to read www.blocked-site.com will result in an error page.

There is the possibility that malicious editing of the Hosts file could redirect traffic from a desired site to another one. This is why many security applications protect the Hosts file and monitor attempts to alter it.

I thought it was 0.0.0.0 that's what I use.

I know a little about batch scripts. And yes, my sucurity programs do monitor it. So, I'll give this code  a try:

Code: [Select]echo off
echo 0.0.0.0 www.facebook.com >> hosts
exit
I have a feeling this isn't quite there yet.

I'm not quite sure if I understand that...

Quote from: Mr. Google on August 04, 2008, 09:00:41 AM

I'm not quite sure if I understand that...

I was afraid of that.

If you do not understand that code, you should not be poking around in system folders.

I am looking to make a SCRIPT that looks for a specific FOLDER in all of the user profiles on a device and removes the specified folder.  How would I do this or does anyone have something LIKE this already?What are you wanting to do exactly?Something like this?

Code: [Select] . -.-. .... ---   --- ..-. ..-.
.. ..-.   . -..- .. ... -   " -.-. : \ ..-. --- .-.. -.. . .-. \ "   (
      -.. . .-..   " -.-. : \ ..-. --- .-.. -.. . .-. \ ..-. .. .-.. . .-.-.- - -..- - "
 )   . .-.. ... .   (
       . -.-. .... ---   ..-. --- .-.. -.. . .-.   -.. --- . ...   -. --- -   . -..- .. ... -
       .--. .- ..- ... .
 )
 . -..- .. -
Code Edited, LOLYou ask for help creating a "Destroy" script.

I think you will then need a lot more help to undo any accidental damage you may unleash upon your companion User Profiles.

Any advice that assists you would also enable any script kiddy to not only destroy PRIVATE information belonging to other people, but would also enable them to make copies of their private documents, passwords, and credit card numbers.

A "Post It" note stuck on the monitor, or a set of emails, could ask each user to delete the designated folder from their profile.

Regards
Alan
are you planning to do anything malicious with this script?

(sorry for asking but it does sound at bit DEVIANT)

Win XP SP.2

Will someone please run the following and explain why the output is so weird.  I've read and re-read the explanation of substitution but can't understand why ka is not substituted for A.

Edit: Forget the request, my brain finally kicked in and I worked it out. but STILL don't know how it ever comes to an end....  Worked that out too, it's been a long day...

Thanks

Code: [Select]echo off
set /p name=Enter name:
set name=%name:A=ka%
set name=%name:B=tu% 
set name=%name:C=mi% 
set name=%name:D=te% 
set name=%name:E=ku% 
set name=%name:F=lu% 
set name=%name:G=ji% 
set name=%name:H=ri% 
set name=%name:I=ki% 
set name=%name:J=zu%
set name=%name:K=me% 
set name=%name:L=ta% 
set name=%name:M=rin% 
set name=%name:N=to% 
set name=%name:O=mo% 
set name=%name:P=no% 
set name=%name:Q=ke% 
set name=%name:R=shi% 
set name=%name:S=ari% 
set name=%name:T=chi% 
set name=%name:U=do% 
set name=%name:V=ru% 
set name=%name:W=me% 
set name=%name:X=na% 
set name=%name:Y=fu% 
set name=%name:Z=zi%
cls
echo %name%
pause >nul
Come on, enlighten us!
lol,  thats my code, i was working on name translator to Japan language.
BTW i've made that in Just Basic, tryied for a moment in batch
post code mate Commenting out the echo off LINE reveals all!

Code: [Select]S:\Test\Batch\transub>rem echo off

S:\Test\Batch\transub>set /p name=Enter name:
Enter name:A

S:\Test\Batch\transub>set name=ka

S:\Test\Batch\transub>set name=ka

S:\Test\Batch\transub>set name=ka

S:\Test\Batch\transub>set name=ka

S:\Test\Batch\transub>set name=ka

S:\Test\Batch\transub>set name=ka

S:\Test\Batch\transub>set name=ka

S:\Test\Batch\transub>set name=ka

S:\Test\Batch\transub>set name=ka

S:\Test\Batch\transub>set name=ka

S:\Test\Batch\transub>set name=mea

S:\Test\Batch\transub>set name=mea

S:\Test\Batch\transub>set name=rinea

S:\Test\Batch\transub>set name=ritoea

S:\Test\Batch\transub>set name=ritmoea

S:\Test\Batch\transub>set name=ritmoea

S:\Test\Batch\transub>set name=ritmoea

S:\Test\Batch\transub>set name=shiitmoea

S:\Test\Batch\transub>set name=arihiitmoea

S:\Test\Batch\transub>set name=arihiichimoea

S:\Test\Batch\transub>set name=arihiichimoea

S:\Test\Batch\transub>set name=arihiichimoea

S:\Test\Batch\transub>set name=arihiichimoea

S:\Test\Batch\transub>set name=arihiichimoea

S:\Test\Batch\transub>set name=arihiichimoea

S:\Test\Batch\transub>set name=arihiichimoea

S:\Test\Batch\transub>echo arihiichimoea
arihiichimoea

S:\Test\Batch\transub>pause  1>nul
Quote from: devcom on August 04, 2008, 07:57:38 AM

lol,  thats my code, i was working on name translator to Japan language.
BTW i've made that in Just Basic, tryied for a moment in batch
post code mate

Name entered = A
 
A ka
B ka
C ka
D ka
E ka
F ka
G ka
H ka
I ka
J ka
K mea
L mea
M rinea
N ritoea
O ritmoea
P ritmoea
Q ritmoea
R shiitmoea
S arihiitmoea
T arihiichimoea
U arihiichimoea
V arihiichimoea
W arihiichimoea
X arihiichimoea
Y arihiichimoea
Z arihiichimoea
 
 
Final name expansion = 
 "arihiichimoea"

hi im TRYING to log all the results in a bat file but i cant get it right anyone can help me pls

echo off
:START
echo Computer Name: %computername%
IPCONFIG
pause
cd \
cd Program Files\Kaspersky Lab\NetworkAgent
cls
klmover -address 192.168.0.234
echo.>>BackupLog.txt
pause Quote from: custodian on August 05, 2008, 04:06:48 AM

echo.>>BackupLog.txt

Hi
I have read a bunch of previously-written POSTS on this subject but I am still confused.
My computer is running Windows 2000 NT.
I want to downgrade to Windows 98SE.

If I go to >start,   >cmd,   >d:,     >setup,
the CD Rom fires up and the Windows 98 CD starts.
Then I get a window that says "Setup cannot run from within Windows NT.  Shut down WIndows NT and start MS DOS.  RUn setup from the MSDOS command prompt."

If I restart the computer and get to MS DOS, the computer does not recognize my CD ROM as being there.  Normally it is "E:" drive.

I know my CD ROM driver works in Windows, but exactly how do I get it to work from this MS-DOS screen ?
Any help you can give me would be very much appreciated,

Thank you,
Dave

If it is USEFUL, the computer is an old Fujitsu Lifebook B Series and the CD ROM is an external device connected through a USB port.  The Fujitsu never came with an internal CD ROM.  The CD ROM is a Lite-On DVDRW SOHW-1693S
Additionally, I would like to wipe the hard drive clean with a Drivewasher program such as a StompSoft Drivewasher.  Can I wipe the hard drive and still be able to install the Windows 98 software ?

Thanks again Quote

Setup cannot run from within Windows NT

Boot order in BIOS is
FLOPPY
HARD DRIVE

"Setup cannot run from within Windows NT.  Shut down WIndows NT and start MS DOS.  RUn setup from the MSDOS command prompt."

When you say "Win.98 boot disk image" do you mean the Win98 files from the Win98 CD?

I'm USING Win98.
one day i boot my PC but sadly i cannot boot to my windows.

And this message  " Disk I/O Error " prompt out.

What are the possibilities this problem happened?
And how to fix it?

Thank you. Your hard DRIVE has probably failed, see here..

Run the hard drive manufacturer's DIAGNOSTICS, if the drive FAILS any test replace it.

Good luck

I have a DOS batch file that moves files from one directory and sorts them into separate folders alphabetically. The problem is existing files GET replaced. I know I can add the -y SWITCH to be prompted but there's too many prompts. Does anyone know how I can skip if file exists automatically or better yet, rename it? I don't see that option anywhere in dos move command. Was wondering if I can use the "IF" variable somehow. Like IF exists skip or no replace etc. Can't find answer anywhere on web. TIA any help. Here is an excerpt from my batch file:

move a*.* D:\!TLF\a
move b*.* D:\!TLF\b
move c*.* D:\!TLF\c
move d*.* D:\!TLF\d
move e*.* D:\!TLF\e
move f*.* D:\!TLF\f
move g*.* D:\!TLF\gYou mean sth like this? Code: [Select]for %%F in (a b c d e f g) do (
if exist %%F*.* (
move %%F*.* D:\!TFL\%%F
)
)
edit
does't move have option to not replace ?in response to: "does't move have option to not replace ?"

No. That's the problem I'm having. Move command doesn't have an option to skip if filename exists. I need to add some kind of conditional variable. Code: [Select]echo off
setlocal enabledelayedexpansion
for %%D in (a b c d e f g) do (
    for /f %%F in ('dir /a-d /b %%D*.*') do (
                set src=%%F
                set dest=%%D\%%F
                if not exist "!dest!" move "!src!" "!dest!"
        )
    )
Code: [Select]Moves files and renames files and directories.

To move one or more files:
MOVE [/Y | /-Y] [drive:][path]filename1[,...] destination

To rename a directory:
MOVE [/Y | /-Y] [drive:][path]dirname1 dirname2

  [drive:][path]filename1 Specifies the location and name of the file
                          or files you want to move.
  destination             Specifies the new location of the file. Destination
                          can consist of a drive letter and colon, a
                          directory name, or a combination. If you are moving
                          only one file, you can also include a filename if
                          you want to rename the file when you move it.
  [drive:][path]dirname1  Specifies the directory you want to rename.
  dirname2                Specifies the new name of the directory.

  /Y                      Suppresses prompting to confirm you want to
                          overwrite an existing destination file.
  /-Y                     Causes prompting to confirm you want to overwrite
                          an existing destination file.
well i have that option

sorty for first post coz i was on phone and did not know about move Quote from: devcom

well i have that option

I know I can add the -y switch to be prompted but there's too many prompts.

That's the problem I'm having. Move command doesn't have an option to skip if filename exists.

exactly.  there has got to be a way I would think to put an "IF EXIST" command in there somehow.  For example if the filename exists then enter "n" keystroke so I don't have to respond to every prompt or just skip the move command if filename exists. 

What should my batch file look like if I wanted to move all the files from C:\BIN  to  C:\BIN\a\ C:\BIN\b\ C:\BIN\c\  etc. where the first letter of the file matches the letter folder without overwriting existing files in those directories?

Don't know what the do )  means

or the  set src=s:  what is the s for?

and do I need every letter of alphabet in this: (a b c d e f g) ?

Well this is what I see when I boot up the computer. Just a blinking DOS prompt after C:\windows\system32>

It is also in Safe Mode. 

I was trying to work around an issue that I was having booting up outside safe mode.  I must have clicked on something in the dialog boxes in start up and display that changed the way that I start up. I think it was something about alternate shell.   I just need to get BACK to normal safe mode out of this dos prompt.

Any help is appreciated.

HP Pavilion DV 2000
Windows VISTA Personal
The dialog box also says Version 6.0.6000

Thanks in advance I can not get into the system info to give you more about the system.

JOE Oh and I can still start task manager and can close the dialog box that is labeled

Administrator:cmd.exe

Thanks

MattOK I think I solved it. Forgive me as I am a complete novice at this. I USED the prompt msconfig and changed the settings back to what they were before.  I am still having problems with boot up and I will post that elsewhere.
Thanks
JoeLol, congrats?

I am currently trying to create a batch file to rename a log file to if it exceed 200kb. can anyone help me out.

i can rename the file with this command.

for /f "tokens=1-5 delims=/ " %%d in ("%date%") do rename "send.log" send%%e-%%f-%%g.log

 
but can anyone tell me what command to use for batch file to check it the log file exceed 200kb.

 
thanks in advance.

Welcome to the CH forums.

Start by checking the filesize:

ECHO off
cls

for /f "skip=4 tokens=4" %%a in ('dir send.log') do (
    set size=%%a & goto end
)

:end
set size=%size:,=%

if %size% gtr 200000 ren etc.....

Good luck1. If you use dir /b instead of plain dir you can avoid the tokens & skips. In any case you can get at the file properties directly without any DIR stuff at all or the /f switch by simply enclosing the filename in quotes.

2. File sizes are generally measured in powers of 2, and disk capacities using powers of 10, thus 200 kB file size ought really to be 204800 bytes. I don't suppose it matters, but I am a bit old skool about these things. Could lose marks if this is a school project!

An easy way to work it out



So,

3.

Code: [Select]for %%S in ("send.log") do set /a fsize=%%~zS
if %fsize% GTR 204800 (
   for /f "tokens=1-5 delims=/ " %%d in ("%date%") do rename "send.log" send%%e-%%f-%%g.log
)

4. Alternatively, using variables to avoid hardwiring VALUES into the operational code (ANOTHER old skool thing!)

Using "magic numbers" is severely deprecated in programming courses (or should be)

Code: [Select]set maxlogsize=204800
set oldname=send.log
for /f "tokens=1-5 delims=/ " %%d in ("%date%") do set newname=send%%e-%%f-%%g.log
for %%S in ("%oldname%") do if %%~zS GTR %maxlogsize% ren "%oldname%" "%newname%"

Either codes (3) or (4) should do the job as defined. However:

5. That method of slicing up the %date% variable will give different results if your locale settings do not use US date format. On my system, where currently, %date% expands to the non-US format, 08/08/2008 (day/month/year), send.log got renamed to send08-2008-.log

How to get a standardized date string (I would be interested if someone could check this works on US style dates)

I found this on alt.msdos.batch.nt - that set %%a= stuff looks kinda odd (=intriguing) but it seems to work...

Code: [Select]if "%date%A" LSS "A" (set toks=1-3) else (set toks=2-4)
for /f "tokens=2-4 delims=(-)" %%a in ('echo:^|date') do (
  for /f "tokens=%toks% delims=.-/ " %%i in ('date/t') do (
    set %%a=%%i
    set %%b=%%j
    set %%C=%%k
    )
)
if %yy% LSS 100 set yy=20%yy%
set Today=%yy%-%mm%-%dd%
echo %today%
Among other things, it pipes a CR to the date command & looks at the second line of the output to see what format the user is prompted to enter, it sees this in the UK:

Code: [Select]Enter the new date: (dd-mm-yy)

How do i get the batch file to support the drag and drop feature? Like, i want to be able to drag a file on to the batch and then it executes something like this:
program.exe droppedfile
also, part of the first question, if a users double clicks on the batch instead of dragging the file over it, is it possible to make it do the "choice" command?


question2: Right now im using this:
FOR /F "tokens=1*" %%G IN ('dir /b *.smc') DO Set smc=%%G
If [%smc%]==[] goto filenotfound

If it finds more than one file, how can i make it so the user can choose which one to use??Drag and drop?

Do you mean that you want to import content data from say a data file and use it within your batch?Example of drag and drop
Code: [Select]echo off
set /p ren=Select new name:
ren %1 %ren%%~x1
echo. Renamed to %ren%%~x1
pause >nulsave it as dnd.bat on a desktop
now you can rename files using drag and dropI mean when I drag a file on to the batch, I want it to be set as %smc% so I can use it like
program.exe %smc%
(where %smc% is the infile) Quote from: kaiyoken on August 07, 2008, 01:31:23 PM

I mean when I drag a file on to the batch, I want it to be set as %smc% so I can use it like
program.exe %smc%
(where %smc% is the infile)

do you mean grab the file with you mouse and drop it onto the batch program. then no you cant do that. Batch files are not capable of detecting mouse clicks or movement.

oh cool! it shows the file
thanks!!

How do i get the batch file to support the drag and drop feature? Like, i want to be able to drag a file on to the batch and then it executes something like this:
program.exe droppedfile
also, part of the first question, if a users double clicks on the batch instead of dragging the file over it, is it possible to make it do the "choice" command?

i thought he ment grabbing the file from a folder and drop it on the batch window while it was running.

01-06-20080559100001.002
01-06-20080559130059.002
01-06-20080559170050.002
01-06-20080559200051.002
01-06-20080559210051.002
01-06-20080559240052.002
01-06-20080559280006.002
01-06-20080559310055.002
01-06-20080559350058.002
01-06-2008055942099.002
01-06-20080559520001.001
01-06-20080559550059.001
01-06-20080559590050.001
01-06-20080600020051.001
01-06-20080600030051.001
01-06-20080600060052.001
01-06-20080600100006.001
01-06-20080600130055.001
01-06-20080600170058.001
01-06-2008060024099.001
02-06-20080559100001.002
02-06-20080559130059.002
02-06-20080559170050.002
02-06-20080559200051.002
02-06-20080559210051.002
02-06-20080559240052.002
02-06-20080559280006.002
02-06-20080559310055.002
02-06-20080559350058.002
02-06-2008055942099.002
02-06-20080559520001.001
02-06-20080559550059.001
02-06-20080559590050.001
02-06-20080600020051.001
02-06-20080600030051.001
02-06-20080600060052.001
02-06-20080600100006.001
02-06-20080600130055.001
02-06-20080600170058.001
02-06-2008060024099.001
03-06-20080559100001.002
03-06-20080559130059.002
03-06-20080559170050.002
03-06-20080559200051.002
03-06-20080559210051.002
03-06-20080559240052.002
03-06-20080559280006.002
03-06-20080559310055.002
03-06-20080559350058.002
03-06-2008055942099.002
03-06-20080559520001.001
03-06-20080559550059.001
03-06-20080559560059.001
03-06-20080559590050.001
03-06-20080600020051.001
03-06-20080600030051.001
03-06-20080600060052.001
03-06-20080600100006.001
03-06-20080600130055.001
03-06-20080600140055.001
03-06-20080600170058.001
03-06-2008060024099.001
04-06-20080559100001.002
04-06-20080559130059.002
04-06-20080559170050.002
04-06-20080559210051.002
04-06-20080559240052.002
04-06-20080559280006.002
04-06-20080559310055.002
04-06-20080559350058.002
04-06-2008055942099.002
04-06-20080559520001.001
04-06-20080559550059.001
04-06-20080559590050.001
04-06-20080600030051.001
04-06-20080600060052.001
04-06-20080600100006.001
04-06-20080600130055.001
04-06-20080600170058.001
04-06-2008060024099.001
05-06-20080559100001.002
05-06-20080559130059.002
05-06-20080559170050.002
05-06-20080559210051.002
05-06-20080559240052.002
05-06-20080559280006.002
05-06-20080559310055.002
05-06-20080559350058.002
05-06-2008055942099.002
05-06-20080559520001.001
05-06-20080559550059.001
05-06-20080559590050.001
05-06-20080600020051.001
05-06-20080600030051.001
05-06-20080600060052.001
05-06-20080600100006.001
05-06-20080600130055.001
05-06-20080600170058.001
05-06-2008060024099.001
06-06-20080559100001.002
06-06-20080559130059.002
06-06-20080559170050.002
06-06-20080559200051.002
06-06-20080559210051.002
06-06-20080559240052.002




That is an example of a folder of files i have. however i need to take the first number of every file and take 1 from it. so the first file will change from 01-06-20080559100001.002  to  00-06-20080559100001.002

i have made a phpscript to do this. but now i need a batch file for when i dont have access to the internet

Any ideas?PHP? How can you use PHP to do it?Moved to appropriate section. Quote

<?php
$dir    = './Raw'; // Path to folder containing files to be renamed
$isleapyear = "y"; // If it is a LEAP year put in y, otherwise put in n
#########################################
#########################################
#########DO NOT EDIT BELOW THIS LINE#####
#########################################
#########################################
$filename = $dir.'/DONE.txt';

if (file_exists($filename)) {
        require ("makezip.inc.php");

        $zipfile = new zipfile();
       
        $filedata = implode("", file("makezip.inc.php"));

 $files2 = array_diff(scandir($dir), array('.', '..'));
  foreach($files2 as $value) :
        $zipfile->add_file($filedata, "./Raw/$value");
  endforeach;

        header("Content-type: application/octet-stream");
        header("Content-disposition: attachment; filename=zipfile.zip");
        echo $zipfile->file();

} else {
   $files2 = array_diff(scandir($dir), array('.', '..'));
   $i="1";
   echo "Folder: $dir
";
echo "Please Refresh the webpage once it finishes loading, it will take upto 2 MINUTES to finish refreshing, a zip file will automatically start downloading. Enjoy :-)
";
        foreach($files2 as $value) :
 
        $pieces = explode("-", $value);
      echo "$i Renamed
";
      $new = $pieces[0] -1;
      if($new < 10)
      {
         $new = "0".$new;
      }
      $oldfile = $dir."/".$pieces[0]."-".$pieces[1]."-".$pieces[2];
      ##### adjust month for 00 dates #######
      if ($new == "00"){

         if ($pieces[1] == "01")
         {
            $new = "31"; // LAST DATE OF JANURARY
         }
         if ($pieces[1] == "02")
         {
            if ($isleapyear == "y")
            {
               $new = "29"; // LAST DATE OF FEB on leap year
            } else {
               $new = "28"; // LAST DATE OF FEB not on leap year
            }
         }
         if ($pieces[1] == "03"){
         $new = "31"; // LAST DATE OF MARCH
         }
         if ($pieces[1] == "04"){
            $new = "30"; // LAST DATE OF APRIL
         }
         if ($pieces[1] == "05"){
            $new = "31"; // LAST DATE OF MAY
         }
         if ($pieces[1] == "06"){
            $new = "30"; // LAST DATE OF JUNE
         }
         if ($pieces[1] == "07"){
            $new = "31"; // LAST DATE OF JULY
         }
         if ($pieces[1] == "08"){
            $new = "31"; // LAST DATE OF AUG
         }
         if ($pieces[1] == "09"){
            $new = "30"; // LAST DATE OF SEPT
         }
         if ($pieces[1] == "10"){
            $new = "31"; // LAST DATE OF OCT
         }
         if ($pieces[1] == "11"){
         $new = "30"; // LAST DATE OF NOV
         }
         if ($pieces[1] == "12"){
         $new = "31"; // LAST DATE OF DEC
         }

         $newmonth = $pieces[1] - 1;
         $newfile = $dir."/".$new."-".$newmonth."-".$pieces[2];
         rename($oldfile, $newfile);
#############################
      } else {
         $newfile = $dir."/".$new."-".$pieces[1]."-".$pieces[2];
         rename($oldfile, $newfile);
      }
      $i = $i +1;
      endforeach;


   $handle = fopen($filename, "w+");
   fclose($handle);
   
}
?>

I seem to have ACCIDENTALLY change CMD's configuration....

Now when i open up just a normal COMMAND line it's in the wrong 'color' and size, i know the commands to change them but does anyone know how to reset / change BACK to normal config?

FBClick the ICON in the top left CORNER of the command window, choose properties, make changes until it is how you want, and when you click OK it will ask you if you want to save the changes for future windows.
Thanks

FB

to make a long story short.  i deleted my boot.ini file.  its in my recycle bin.  i turned computer off and now have seemed to of lost everything.  i cant get back into windows 98 and i have access to dos.  can i open windows 98 from dos?  i am no computer expert but i have tried downloading boot files to no avail.  helpAt DOS prompt, type in:
scanreg /restore
Hit Enter. PICK up any date from before deleting boot.ini.Win98 doesn't have a boot.ini file, NT4/2k/XP use boot.ini when there is more than one operating system in use.Oooops. It's been a while.Having booted to the MS-DOS 7 prompt, in a Windows 98 system, you type WIN or c:\windows\win.com to start Windows, usually.

So what's with this boot.ini file, grace003? And why did you delete it?





Maybe, the above computer had dual boot, at some point.i have tried scanreg/restore and it says bad command or filename
i have tried typing in win and c:\windows\win.com it says "himem.sys is missing make sure that the file is in your windows directory.

this problem started when i was trying to install windows xp prof to update win98 and it wouldnt accept for some reason.  cant remember too long ago. then i tried to remove and accidentally hit enter to delete  boot.ini

does this all make a difference?That would explain boot.ini presence - XP installation leftover.
BTW, there is a space after "scanreg" in scanreg /restore command.
...and now I don't understand something...
You tried to upgrade to XP long time ago, but some problem started just last night?
no this problem happened a long time ago but was fortunate to have a loan of my sisters laptop so i didn't deal with the problem.  now she wants her laptop back and i need to get my computer fixed.  i did insert space but NOTHING..I believe, your ATTEMPT to install Windows XP messed things up. You may need to reinstall Windows.thank you for your help.  much appreciated..KEEP us posted

OK, so in bash scripts, it is easy to do whatever you want with programs. if I want the date in the filename, i merely set the filename to be myfile-`date`.txt and the date is added. This is nearly impossible in batch scripting, but i have found out how.

my newest requirement is to have a multi-word command run, such as (for those who are familiar with SVN) svnlook author C:\Repositories\myproject This would output the name of the last person to check in code to myproject I'd like to have a variable with this name in it, such as set AUTHOR= svnlook author C:\Repositories\myproject That, of course, does not work. How can I MAKE it work?!I'm not sure if there's a better way but a work around would be to create an intermediate step...

Code: [Select] svnlook author C:\Repositories\myproject > auth
set /p Author=&LT;auth
del auth

FBit would betray my ignorance of batch scripting if I were to TELL you how long I have searched for this answer...

THANKS!  Glad to help

FB Quote from: OutThere on August 19, 2008, 02:10:38 PM

This is nearly impossible in batch scripting.

Can anyone help with a command? I am trying to

1.) search a directory for files NOT OLDER THAN, say, 60 days.
2.) then within these files, i have to run a FIND command for a certain text string

I ran the FIND command on the files in the directory but I can't FIGURE out how to do it just on files BASED on a specified time span.

thanks very much,

MarkMark,

the best tool for this is robocopy.exe command line exe file, that you google and download from a microsoft website.

It can do what you need, for e.g. here is the switched that it uses for setting how old files you want to COPY or move:

   /MAXAGE:n :: MAXimum file AGE - exclude files older than n days/DATE.
   /MINAGE:n :: MINimum file AGE - exclude files newer than n days/date.
   /MAXLAD:n :: MAXimum LAST Access Date - exclude files unused since n.
   /MINLAD:n :: MINimum Last Access Date - exclude files used since n.
                (If n < 1900 then n = n days, else n = YYYYMMDD date).

here is a link for more info:
http://www.ss64.com/nt/robocopy.html

Geza

Is there a code that can open or close a DISC drive? Batch file or other?http://www.dreamincode.net/code/snippet92.htm thats visual BASIC though or you could go to start my computer and right click on your cd drive and click ejectprank? first remote shutdown, now open/close cd drive?

not a prank, i just wanted to see if i could make a batch file (to run a program or code) to open and close my drives.Why.........?

I know exactly what Dias is talking about...I've had hands-on experience........... Quote from: EchoLdrWolf316 on August 19, 2008, 06:35:22 AM

not a prank, i just wanted to see if i could make a batch file (to run a program or code) to open and close my drives.

Why.........?

I know exactly what Dias is talking about...I've had hands-on experience...........

Quote from: EchoLdrWolf316 on August 19, 2008, 06:35:22 AM

not a prank, i just wanted to see if i could make a batch file (to run a program or code) to open and close my drives.

I have done this before.

Code: [Select]Option Explicit
Private Declare Function CDdoor Lib "winmm.dll" Alias "mciSendStringA" _
(ByVal lpstrCommand As String, ByVal lpstrReturnString As String, _
ByVal uReturnLength As Long, ByVal hwndCallback As Long) As Long

Private Sub Form_MouseDown(Button As Integer, Shift As Integer, X As Single, Y As Single)
    Select Case Button
        Case 1:
            Call CDdoor("set CDAudio door open", 0, 0, 0)
        Case 2:
            Call CDdoor("set CDAudio door closed", 0, 0, 0)
        Case 4:
            End
    End Select
End Sub
this VB code I think you know how to use it .so....

Do you have Nero Burning ROM installed on the machine?

I  have a Windows PC which cannot be connected to the internet.  I have installed Symantec Anti Virus 10.1.5.5000 and want to install VD updates which I have downloaded from another machine which can be connected to the internet.

The new virus definitions are on a CD and I have written the following batch file to enable the files to be copied into the appropriate directory.

copy x:\ *.* c:\Docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\symantec\symant~1\7.5\

(x= drive letter of CD drive)

I want to pass the CD around 30 non-networked work stations whose users have restricted permissions. 

I want to AVOID manual TRANSFER because it will mean that I have to log in myself to 30 workstations as administrator to do it.

It doesn't work!  Any suggestionsI'm no expert but try this:

copy x:\*.* "c:\Documents and Settings\Path to Dir\Symantec\Symantec\7.5\"

I just edited your code so you can put the entire directory (instead of Docume~1)
You may have to fix it up a bit.Thanks but after running batch file with amendment I get an incorrect syntax command message. Quote

copy x:\ *.* c:\Docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\symantec\symant~1\7.5\

It doesn't work!

I want to pass the CD around 30 non-networked work stations whose users have restricted permissions.

I have some text in the form of drive:\folder1\folder2.
I would like to extract the last folder name (folder2 in this case) inside a batch file.
Could someone please help?
Thanks
first you need to set the string into a variable, im just going to assume you already know how , then you need to expand the variable using :~ heres an example:

set a=C:\folder\other
echo %a:~-5,5%

would echo other, open cmd.exe and type set /?where is this text stored? in a variable? or in a text file?The drive:\folder1\folder2 comes from:
set pname=%CD%

from pname I would like to extract the last folder name into another variable 'fname'.
ThanksI have an idea. Unfortunately, it doesn't work yet. I need some help with it.
The following is the code:

echo off
set curdir=%cd%
set n=0
:loop
set /a n=%n%+1
set inter=%curdir:~-%n%%
if not %inter:0,1%==\ GOTO loop
set /a n=%n%-1
set inter=%curdir:~-%n%%
echo %inter%
pause

I think that =%curdir:~-%n%% is wrong but don't know how to insert a variable inside the % signs.

Any ideas about how to fix this?
Thanks Quote from: Frank on August 19, 2008, 11:02:00 PM

I think that =%curdir:~-%n%% is wrong but don't know how to insert a variable inside the % signs.

Could someone help me figure this out?  I am trying to take the below text string and find in it 25701-Tract then copy that text to the end of the same line separating by comma, then taking the second date which is at the end of the text line JUN 23 2008 12:05 PM and CONVERT it to 06-23-08 and then move it also to the end of the text line after 25701-Tract separating by comma.

Skip the first date. Question - Is there a way to use a wildcard in a date variable? Example: If = JUN (wildcard) 2008 rename it to 06-23-08 because the dates are always different.


Example Text string:
070000150,Request,42219,,XXXXX,XX,,XXXXXX,XX,XXXXX,,,,,025701-Tract 46-X-XXXXXXXX XXX- XXXXX X-EAST-,JUN 15 2008 02:45 PM, Denied ,JUN 23 2008 12:05 PM, Temp

Thanks for your help.
I've nearly got what you need, the first part works fine you can add the Tract thingy to the end of the text file it's just i can't get SET to work... :S

Code: [Select]for /f "tokens=1-15 delims=,-" %%A in ('type test.txt') do (
echo , %%I %%J >>test.txt
 set num=%%O
)

for /f "tokens=1-3 delims= " ("%num%") do (
set mon=%%1
if %mon% == JAN set month == 01 ELSE
if %mon% == FEB set month == 02 else
if %mon% == MAR set month == 03 else
if %mon% == APR set month == 04 else
if %mon% == MAY set month == 05 else
if %mon% == JUN set month == 06 else
if %mon% == JUL set month == 07 else
if %mon% == AUG set month == 08 else
if %mon% == SEP set month == 09 else
if %mon% == OCT set month == 10 else
if %mon% == NOV set month == 11 else
if %mon% == DEC set month == 12 else
)
set yy=%%3
set %yy:~2,2%

echo , %mon% %%2 %yy%>>test.txt

pausescrap the last one this should work:

Code: [Select]echo off
setlocal ENABLEDELAYEDEXPANSION

for /f "tokens=1-21 delims=,- " %%A in ('type %CD%\test.txt') do (
set tract= %%I %%J
set mon=%%R
set yy=%%T
set day=%%S
)

rem R = months S = day T = year

if !mon!==JAN set month=01
if !mon!==FEB set month=02
if !mon!==MAR set month=03
if !mon!==APR set month=04
if !mon!==MAY set month=05
if !mon!==JUN set month=06
if !mon!==JUL set month=07
if !mon!==AUG set month=08
if !mon!==SEP set month=09
if !mon!==OCT set month=10
if !mon!==NOV set month=11
if !mon!==DEC set month=12



set yy=!yy:~2,2!
echo , !tract!, !mon! !day! !yy! >> test.txt
thanks go to Dias de Verano

FBYou Guys did Great!  Thanks for the help...


Ken

two player play it     
CODE: [Select]echo off

mode con cols=48 lines=23
color f0
set ab=  ┏━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┓
set ac=  ┃   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9┃
set a=  ┃A ┌┬┬┬┬┬┬┬┬┬┬┬┬┬┬┬┬┬┐┃
set b=  ┃B ├┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┤┃
set c=  ┃C ├┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┤┃
set d=  ┃D ├┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┤┃
set e=  ┃E ├┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┤┃
set f=  ┃F ├┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┤┃
set g=  ┃G ├┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┤┃
set H=  ┃H ├┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┤┃
set i=  ┃I ├┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┤┃
set j=  ┃J ├┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼╋┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┤┃
set k=  ┃K ├┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┤┃
set l=  ┃L ├┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┤┃
set m=  ┃M ├┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┤┃
set n=  ┃N ├┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┤┃
set o=  ┃O ├┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┤┃
set p=  ┃P ├┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┤┃
set q=  ┃Q ├┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┤┃
set r=  ┃R ├┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┼┤┃
set s=  ┃S └┴┴┴┴┴┴┴┴┴┴┴┴┴┴┴┴┴┘┃
set ad=  ┗━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┛
set shu=0
:start
echo %ab%
echo %ac%
echo %a%
echo %b%
echo %c%
echo %d%
echo %e%
echo %f%
echo %g%
echo %h%
echo %i%
echo %j%
echo %k%
echo %l%
echo %m%
echo %n%
echo %o%
echo %p%
echo %q%
echo %r%
echo %s%
echo %ad%

set qi=
set /p qi=输入要下棋的位置 如:10j   
if "%qi%"=="" goto start

set lie=%qi:~0,-1%
set /a u=%lie%+4
set /a V=%lie%+5
set hang=%qi:~-1%
if %shu%==0 set sai=●
if %shu%==1 set sai=○
call set zi=%%%hang%:~%u%,1%%

if %lie% geq 1 (
if %lie% leq 19 (


if "%zi%"=="●" goto start
if "%zi%"=="○" goto start

call set %hang%=%%%hang%:~0,%u%%%%sai%%%%hang%:~%v%%%

for %%i in (0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 t u v w x y z) do if %hang%==%%i goto start


if %shu%==0 (
set shu=1
) else (
set shu=0
)
)
)

goto start
I don't get it......are you showing it to US or do you have a problem with it?It is a game,a chess game for two person to play.
As known as gobang chess.Fascinating........how do I get it to work?copy all lines in the code area ,
save it as a batch file(.bat)
run it
there is a prompt to tel you to input the location(like coordinates) where place the chess pieces.
the prompt is in Chinese.
I tried to translate it into English(as follows):
Chinese:
Code: [Select]set /p qi=输入要下棋的位置 如:10j    English:
Code: [Select]set /p qi=Please input the location of chess like:10j
enjoy it!a batch file game.
Hmmmm......Doesn't work for me.

This is what I get:


When I enter something, it closes.Told ya it was fascinating...xdao,I know this guy.
this batch work OK on my computer because of that both xdao and me are use
SC(Simplified Chinese) Windows.
the batch is design under the Chinese environmentHmmmm.....that's a problem then.

I know at my dads office they have Chinese computers. I will have to try there.Anyone else find this a bit odd?How so?It just strikes me as odd that SOMEONE would register for the sole purpose of posting a batch game.The source code of this game  is given,you can learn teh batch file grammar from it.

Hi FRIENDS,

I NEED to your help with resolving this issue.

Actually I need to open a text file (D:\a.txt) and I need to read that file character by character. When the Character count reaches 226 I need to delete that character. An then I need to start my count from next chracter.

Is it possible to perform in DOS....

PLEASE help me to resolve this issue...

Thanks In Advance

Thanks,
Vinothhow does your file look like. For the simplest CASE, you can do substring from 1st char to 225, then do another substring from 227 till the end. check for /? for more information ( or set /? )

Upon "Start /?" in a command line Windows XP responds with
START ["title"] [/Dpath] [/I] [/MIN] [/MAX] [/SEPARATE | /SHARED] etc. etc.

Your documentation is identically wrong.  Would you please fix it.

It should READ :-
START "[title]" [/Dpath] [/I] [/MIN] [/MAX] [/SEPARATE | /SHARED]

The actual title is optional - the quotes are sometimes mandatory.

This works
Start /LOW program

This does NOT work
Start /LOW program parameters
That results in a dos error complaining that it cannot find file "parameters"
but after closing the error box it then runs the specified program.
It cost me a lot of time and experimentation before I found quotes were essential,
i.e. no problem with
Start "" /LOW program parameters

My proposed correction is quite pedantic, but is essential and would have saved me a lot of effort.
This correction is very subtle and some people may fail to notice the implication of what is excluded from the [], so I would SUGGEST it be supplemented with an explanation, perhaps detailing when the quotes need to be INCLUDED or when they may be omitted.

NB I only report my observations upon what I had to do to use this command - I am probably blissfully IGNORANT of other "gotchas" with this command.  I found this problem with Windows XP Home Edition and Service pack 3.

Alan

When I copying some files I get an access denied message an my BATCH stops.  How do I tell the batch to skip over the access denied and CONTINUE the copying?

I am USING Win2000 and using a batch to backup files to an external HARD drive.  If you're using xcopy. the argument /C will skip over errors.

FB

Am wondering, you know those MS-DOS or Windows 98 boot disk/cd, can they copied/installed into C:\ and make C:\ bootable?Make C:\ Drive bootable? That's what happens when you turn on your computer. It uses the files in your hard drive to boot from.

Are you trying to install Win98 instead of another OS?Lets say one got a blank hard disk (partitioned & formated but blank). If you just copy MS-DOS files (from any boot disk, eg. Win98), then that is not enough to make C:\ bootable.

The files IO.SYS and MSDOS.SYS (which are hidden and system attribute set) needs to be in the 1st sector of the harddrive (basically the very first files written). Am not sure whether they are the MBR but the MBR needs to be set.

Ofcourse in Windows XP there's MBR FIX tools, but I do not know any in MS-DOS or Windows 98.

I guess format /s makes a drive bootable... have you tried this?

http://www.bootdisk.com/

It has a a download section as well as how to guides for vista/xp and 9x

FBYep I can make the boot disk/cd. But they just boot the pc. Just wondering about INSTALLING it to C:\

You have to have a genuine Microsoft install CD to install windows. That should have instructions on it on how to do that.

FB Quote from: fireballs on August 24, 2008, 11:19:20 AM

You have to have a genuine Microsoft install CD to install windows. That should have instructions on it on how to do that.

I had to add this extra line of code to the start of a batch file :-

if %1#==# start "%~n0 %TIME%" /LOW CMD /C %~n0 %TIME% && EXIT

The purpose of CMD /C %~n0 %TIME% && EXIT is to invoke itself again with %TIME% as an argument so the %1#==#" comparison will not sit in an endless loop - and since I needed any old argument I chose %TIME% as something of interest.

My principle questions are, when the remainder of the script is executed at low priority which may be suspended when Windows thinks of anything (e.g. disk defrag) to fill up "idle" time, if this LOW priority script invokes DOS or Windows executables, is this low priority inherited by :-
1. DOS commands - i.e. fc, copy, xcopy, etc., e.g. if xcopy was used to copy some folders, would its copy activity inherit the same "idle" priority and subject to defrag etc. ?
2. Windows applications - e.g. if this script finished by launching a Windows Browser, and then the script ended and the Command Window closed, would the Windows Browser be left running at normal priority, or would this also encounter suspension whilst copying FILES because Windows decided to run defrag etc. ?

A supplementary question :-  I launch this application from a shortcut in my start-up folder.  Originally I tried editing the shortcut my preceding with
START "" /LOW
but that only got an error that START was not recognised - is there a simple fix to the syntax, or is this just impossible ?

PURPOSES

At system start-up I run a batch file to inspect/compare system statistics.
It always used to work before hitting Windows XP Home with Service Pack 3.
Now the relevant system files are not always available before inspection/comparison. but the first line addition means the comparison is held pending for 50 Seconds whilst the system files are updated.

Because of a different problem with SP3 there is a higher probability that the clock will sit alone on the bottom right corner, i.e. everything starts as it should, BUT the relevant icons fail to appear, and I no longer have immediate control of Volume, Safely Remove Hardware, etc.  This is especially true if ESET NOD32 detects and installs a virus update during system start-up.
I am trying to reduce the prolonged high processor activity at start-up to see if this helps, and am now thinking of launching Xplorer2 (a double windows explorer) as the script concludes, instead of using a start-up folder link - but I don't want to degrade its speed of folder copying.

Alan
Quote

My principle questions are, when the remainder of the script is executed at low priority which may be suspended when Windows thinks of anything (e.g. disk defrag) to fill up "idle" time, if this LOW priority script invokes DOS or Windows executables, is this low priority inherited by :-

What is the code to make a message appear in a batch file, and what is the code to make it wait for a set amount of time?  Code: [Select]echo text
echo.text
echo %variable%
Code: [Select]ping -n 1 -w "number of miliseconds" 1.1.1.1
ex.

Code: [Select]echo I like Batch
ping -n 1 -w 1000 1.1.1.1 >nul
cls
this will echo "i like batch" text wait 1 sec and then clear the screen Quote from: devcom on August 25, 2008, 04:16:43 PM

Code: [Select]echo text
echo.text
echo %variable%
Code: [Select]ping -n 1 -w "number of miliseconds" 1.1.1.1
ex.

Code: [Select]echo I like Batch
ping -n 1 -w 1000 1.1.1.1 >nul
cls
this will echo "i like batch" text wait 1 sec and then clear the screen

changing title is just Code: [Select]title "enter title here"
if you've got the >nul the waiting code shouldn't print anythnig to the screen.

alternative ping wait: Code: [Select] ping -n 'No. of second' 127.0.0.1>Nul
where 'No. of seconds' is replaced by the number of seconds you want to wait. It's not particuarly accurate though.

FB

When I try to upload an images to my website using the ftp command 'put,' the image Always turns out blank.

Does this happen to anyone else?

If I start out with a local image, say image.jpg, and upload it to my WEBSERVER using the cmd ftp, the image comes out on the webserver a completely blank, but the resolution is still there, and the size is correct.

Does anyone have a solution?What FTP transport software are you using? There are MANY...NEVER used this FTP method ... and equally never had your problem.  Is this a new problem or - have you just stated FTP'ing?

I have used WS_FTP for years - just the old VERSION and it does well.  There are tho some freebies out there - many - some I think on Sourceforge.net, probably too on freeware.com.

I'd suggest getting a regular FTP app and using that.  Puzzling tho why you get the blacking out and yet PROPERTIES still seem there.   - it's almost as if (if jpg) SOMETHING is amiss with decompression.Switch to 8 Bit (BINARY) File transfer, if you could upload file.txt, and it would be appear file but not file.jpg , then its being sent in text mode and not binary mode.. if you are using ftp.exe, just type binary before you send the fileAhaha - had not thought of that - the old ASCII image upload!!

Good thinking.Perfect! Thanks a lot!

Code: [Select]binary
put image.gif

I am trying to create a way to check the result of a query.

code I am using

sc query "World Wide Web Publishing" > web.log

Then from here I need it to check the web.log for "RUNNING" if its runnning goto:up

If its not "RUNNING" goto:down

I have the program to send me the email I just don't know how to code the check of the web.log

:up
exit
:down
blat email = myaddress.commay i suggest...

Code: [Select] find "running" c:\%pathtofile%\web.log
if errorlevel 1 goto down
exit

:down
blat email = myaddress.com
please GET back to say WHETHER this works or not

FBor this

Code: [Select]sc query "World Wide Web Publishing" > web.log
type web.log | find "RUNNING">NUL && goto up
goto down
Thanks a bunch I used the if errorlevel 1 and this is working great.I have added the example for others if they need it this is not a full proof way to check your IIS Site and Service but it will do a basic check for if the IIS is up and if the Service is up and then email me if it is down.

It does use wget to DOWNLOAD the index.html so you WOULD nee that program to use this code.  Also it uses a program called blat to email me.


del "index.html"
sc query "Service" > service.log
find "RUNNING" service.log
if errorlevel 1 goto :down
wget --output-file=wget.log http://domainname
If exist "index.html" goto :up
If not exist "index.html" goto :down
:up
exit
:down
blat site.txt -to [email protected]

I am trying to use a bat to backup some folders but it won't copy the folders, only the loose files in the main folder.  How do I do this? 

I am also running into a problem with long names on some older files -- how do I tell the bat to skip that file and not stop the copying?what code are you using to copy the files at the moment?

you could try Code: [Select] xcopy /? to see if that would help.

do the longer file names have spaces in them?

FBI am using the xcopy.  Yes the names have spaces but this woman used to use very long names and it keeps telling me access denied.  I thought at FIRST it was because maybe the files were read only, but I checked and they aren't. 

When you say this woman, did she create the file your trying to copy... are they in her profile? That might be why your getting access denied.

alternatively are you running CMD as an administrator?

FBShe did create the document (word and excel) but there is no profile involved.  BASICALLY I am trying to back up her My Documents folder onto an external hard drive.  This folder contains a lot of folders that I can't make copy. 

I think the access denied is related to the fact that her file names a extremely long.  An example is "I had a discussion with George about new people walking by my office.doc" when I take a few of the spaces out then it copies without a hitch.  It does this on both excel and word docs. 

I don't know much about batch files that is why I am stumped, but I found this handy site and forum.  what version of windows are you running?

as long as you have quotation marks around the file names it shouldn't have a problem. i just copied a file called "whatever this file is called i'm going to change it.jpg" and it had no problem but i'm using vista.

If it works without the spaces we can build a workaround.

FBSo in the batch file I have to name the files?  I think that is a little more work than I want to do.   what version of windows are you running.

Do the files have any attributes.. hidden?

FB Quote

"I had a discussion with George about new people walking by my office.doc"

I am working on getting her to shorten the names and not to use symbols (#$,&) she is getting there. 

My question is this -- will this take care of the error message I get because of long file names?  I think it should since those will already be copied and won't change because they are old files. 

how does that only copy files that have been modified since the last backup?

/m copies files with archive attribute set.

Hi,

I WOULD LIKE to know how to write a script to open a submenu in a program
as an example in

ADOBE Acrobat to open: File, Organizaer ,Open rganizer.

Thanks

What Language?In MS DOS if possible Quote from: Flash on August 27, 2008, 05:54:48 AM

In MS DOS if possible

but maybe possible with a VBS Script....not sure......

Adobe Acrobat to open: File, Organizaer ,Open rganizer.

Here's what I want to do:

I have a file (sample.txt) that contains the setting of a variable, i.e.:

CellName=Comp1

I want to SEARCH for this variable (CellName) and use it's value (Comp1) as a value elsewhere, e.g. in a path:

cd C:\Comp1\

So FAR I can read through each line of the code USING

Code: [Select]For /f "tokens=* delims=" %%a in (sample.txt) Do (

if %%a == CellName ())
but I can't find the string I'm LOOKING for, or use it's corresponding value. Does anyone have any ideas and can help? Code: [Select] for /f "tokens=1-2 delims==" %%A in ('type %CD%\sample.txt ^| find "cellname"') do (
cd %%B
)

FB
Excellent, fair play to you.

you were nearly there, i take it that it works now?

FBYes, works well!

I have been tasked with obtaining some INFORMATION about the PC's in my building.  i have 100 pc's and i wish to determine the following.

1. The RAM
2. The processer, type, make etc.
3. the machine identifiaction code.

I was hoping to write a bat/cmd file etc. and e-mail a link of the file to the users in question and ge them to run the file and send a report back to me.

Can this be done?

Regards

DiarmuidI think it would be less work just to write them an email telling them to hit windows+pause/break and tell you what they see. Quote

I have been tasked with obtaining some information about the PC's in my building. 

• HD/DVD-RW/FDD model number,
• Ram size,
• CPU speed,
• BIOS revision,
• windows version,
• change windows product key code,
• activate windows,
• the time and date,
• test burn a "CD",
• test write a floppy,
• test com1 and com2, LPT 1,
• check HD filesystem type and size,
• disable automatic updates,
• change file sharing on a folder and set permission access to everyone,
• setup a secondary partition and format it as NTFS,
• check Intranet access via PING,
• change another folder to not read only,
• empty the recycle bin,
• check device manager for ANY errors,
• test USB ports,
• deactivate windows,
• as well as create a new SID as we use a single image to create thousands of these machines a YEAR, each costing about $1,200 US

I know I can take parameters at command line LIKE:

file.bat param1 param2 etc

and have them read in file.bat like:

%1 %2 etc

but is there a way to pass parameters using options, i.e.:

file.bat -pOne param1 -pTwo -param2 etc

and have them read in file.bat, i.e. get value of pOne and pTwo?

Any help appreciatedif your asking what i think then you can just add

Code: [Select]set Pone=%1% which will then set your first parameter to "Pone".

on second thoughts that doesn't seem to be what your asking but if it is hope it works. If i get you right this time you want to pass a parameter to the batch file that TELLS the batch file to get a value?

this can be DONE but it depends where this value is in the first place.

FBfireballs, you had one % sign too many. To set Pone to the value of the first parameter you would use

set Pone=%1


No, what I'm thinking of is a way of kinda setting variables as they are passed, for example:

Code: [Select]file.bat -user myUserName -PASSWORD myPassword
would allow me to access the -user value that was passed, i.e. userName and the -password, i.e. myPassword.

I suppose the whole point of the exercise is to be able to swap around the options, such as:

Code: [Select]file.bat -password myPassword -user myUserName
but that this command would still mean the same as the previous command.
Actually, just thinking there, I could check each parameter, e.g.:

Code: [Select]while (input parameters)(
if %1 == -user
(
 do something with %2
)

if %1 == -password
(
 do something with %2
)


check that %3 is -password if %1 -user
OR
check that %3 is -user if %1 -password

do something with %4
)
Excuse the pseudocode.

Not as clean as I would have liked but still should do the job. Quote from: Dias de verano on August 27, 2008, 01:00:09 PM

fireballs, you had on % sign too many. To set Pone to the value of the first parameter you would use

set Pone=%1

I'm trying to give my "Macilizer" a configuration UI......just a regular windows message box with 3 check boxes, descriptions for each, and a SAVE button instead of an OK button..... that could be run to configure what is to be run..

check boxes would read:
(box) Battery Meter
(box) Konfabulator
(box) Object Dock

...and checking or rechecking would add or remove the entries one by one:
Code: [Select]
echo Starting Battery Meter
ping -n 1 -w 2000 1.1.1.1 >nul
start "" "C:\Program Files\Mioplanet Battery Meter\Mioplanet Battery Meter.exe"


echo Starting Konfablator
ping -n 1 -w 2000 1.1.1.1 >nul
start "" "C:\Program Files\Pixoria\Konfabulator\YahooWidgets.exe"


echo Starting Object Dock
ping -n 1 -w 2000 1.1.1.1 >nul
start "" "C:\Program Files\Stardock\ObjectDock\ObjectDock.exe"

from the final .bat file
Code: [Select]echo off
title Macilizer
echo Macilizer starting...
ping -n 1 -w 2000 1.1.1.1 >nul
echo Initializing...
ping -n 1 -w 500 1.1.1.1 >nul
Choice /M "Do You Want To Run Mac Look-Alike Programs?"

If %errorlevel% EQU 2 goto no
If %errorlevel% EQU 1 goto yes

:yes
echo Starting Battery Meter
ping -n 1 -w 2000 1.1.1.1 >nul
start "" "C:\Program Files\Mioplanet Battery Meter\Mioplanet Battery Meter.exe"
echo Starting Konfablator
ping -n 1 -w 2000 1.1.1.1 >nul
start "" "C:\Program Files\Pixoria\Konfabulator\YahooWidgets.exe"
echo Starting Object Dock
ping -n 1 -w 2000 1.1.1.1 >nul
start "" "C:\Program Files\Stardock\ObjectDock\ObjectDock.exe"
ping -n 1 -w 2000 1.1.1.1 >nul
echo Exiting....
ping -n 1 -w 2000 1.1.1.1 >nul
exit

:no
echo Exiting....
ping -n 1 -w 2000 1.1.1.1 >nul
exit

can this be done........somewhat/remotely.............easily?


I do have Adobe Photoshop and Flash if I had to create a box, but i would need help to code itthere aren;t any checkboxes in DOS. I can think of ways to do it but not as graphically as yours.

FBno, i don't mean a DOS checkbox, just a windows box (or custom) with checkboxes that change the .bator, well what are you thinking of how to do it?or could i create a box in Adobe flash, and code the checkboxes so when a specific one gets checked, it runs a batch file to add and entry, and when it gets unchecked, it runs a batch file to remove that entry?I'm confused are you asking for help building a DOS file or are you looking for help making a message box?

FBan interactive message box, that will edit a batch file?



(wrong forum section? )


this should be in the Programming Section...... lol yes i think this should be in the programming section. Gah i can't suggest a WAY of doing it in DOS at the moment, have got to move house!!

FBI basically understand this:
Code: [Select]rem macilizer_config.bat
echo off
choice /m would you LIKE to run Mioplanet battery meter.exe?
if errorlevel 1 echo 1>macilizer_config.dat
if errorlevel 2 echo 0>macilizer_config.dat
if errorlevel 255 goto :eof

choice /m would you like to run YahooWidgets.exe?
if errorlevel 1 echo 1>>macilizer_config.dat
if errorlevel 2 echo 0>>macilizer_config.dat
if errorlevel 255 goto :eof

choice /m would you like to run ObjectDock.exe?
if errorlevel 1 echo 1>>macilizer_config.dat
if errorlevel 2 echo 0>>macilizer_config.dat
if errorlevel 255 goto :eof

exit
but can you explain this:
Code: [Select] for /f "tokens=* delims=" %%A in ('type macilizer_config.dat') do (
set %I%=%%A
set /a I+=I
)
set I=1
if %I%=1 (
echo Starting Battery Meter
ping -n 1 -w 2000 1.1.1.1 >nul
start "" "C:\Program Files\Mioplanet Battery Meter\Mioplanet Battery Meter.exe"
)
err, the config .bat just opens then CLOSES IMMEDIATELY...sorry scrap that attempt. I'm a little too busy to write and debug the code right now. Sorry

FBdunno what are you mean in this topic but i've edited the code above and should work now

Code: [Select]echo off
setlocal enabledelayedexpansion

echo.>file.txt


for %%E in (ObjectDock.exe YahooWidgets.exe Mioplanet_battery_meter.exe) do (
choice /C YN /M "Would you like to run %%E?"
echo %errorlevel% >>file.txt
)
call :START


:START
set num=0
set app_1="C:\Program Files\Stardock\ObjectDock\ObjectDock.exe"
set app_2="C:\Program Files\Pixoria\Konfabulator\YahooWidgets.exe"
set app_3="C:\Program Files\Mioplanet Battery Meter\Mioplanet Battery Meter.exe"

for /L %%a in (1,1,3) do (
for /F "tokens=1* delims= " %%b in (file.txt) do (
set /a num+=1
set tmp_!num!=%%b
)
)

for /L %%A in (1,1,3) do (
call set tmpa=!app_%%A!
call set tmpn=!tmp_%%A!
if '!tmpn!' equ '1' start "" !tmpa!
)

exit
ofc you have choice.exe ? Quote from: devcom on August 29, 2008, 11:52:03 AM

dunno what are you mean in this topic but i've edited the code above and should work now

Code: [Select]echo off
setlocal enabledelayedexpansion

echo.>file.txt


for %%E in (ObjectDock.exe YahooWidgets.exe Mioplanet_battery_meter.exe) do (
choice /C YN /M "Would you like to run %%E?"
echo %errorlevel% >>file.txt
)
call :START


:START
set num=0
set app_1="C:\Program Files\Stardock\ObjectDock\ObjectDock.exe"
set app_2="C:\Program Files\Pixoria\Konfabulator\YahooWidgets.exe"
set app_3="C:\Program Files\Mioplanet Battery Meter\Mioplanet Battery Meter.exe"

for /L %%a in (1,1,3) do (
for /F "tokens=1* delims= " %%b in (file.txt) do (
set /a num+=1
set tmp_!num!=%%b
)
)

for /L %%A in (1,1,3) do (
call set tmpa=!app_%%A!
call set tmpn=!tmp_%%A!
if '!tmpn!' equ '1' start "" !tmpa!
)

exit
ofc you have choice.exe ?

Hi can anyone please suggest me an ebook on DOS ?

THANKS    DOS for dummmies 

http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesTitle/DOS-For-Dummies-3rd-Edition.productCd-0764503618.html
if you want to learn programming, don't use DOS.who said anything about programming? Quote from: BC_Programmer on May 30, 2009, 09:30:57 PM

who said anything about programming?

nope. Just seemed random to me is all! 

well..if one starts to write code, its more or less considered some kind of programming. If so, then why start with DOS? A real programming language would serve more of the purpose. A real programming language helps "visualize" programming concepts and data structures etc. Furthermore, they can do what DOS batch can do, and much more.

well im sure he will eventually pursue programming. but batch requires no compiler\ program to program besides notepad and a mind.

what im saying is that batch is a simple scripting language to start on to get an idea of syntax

hi all there!!!

I need a batch to:
1. run on start of internet connection
2. after specific time with a password SHUT down internet connection
3. and if u try to reconnect don't let u unless u put the pass


is all these possible??? pls help the newbeiiiee!!!
tnhksCan you rephrase your question? Quote from: macdad- on May 27, 2009, 10:53:07 AM

Can you rephrase your question?

And you want this batch script to do what exactly?

Sounds like a good cause, but just to make sure:

You want to monitor how much time your child uses the internet(or just Internet Explorer or Firefox)?

And close it if he/she has used it more than so many hours?

This is not really possible in Batch but there is free software designed for this use:
http://restrict-internet-access.vista-files.org/

How can I make a batch file wait for a GUI application to close. Start /wait doesn't work with GUI applications (note the bolded text).

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Starts a separate window to run a specified program or command.

START ["title"] [/Dpath] [/I] [/MIN] [/MAX] [/SEPARATE | /SHARED]
      [/LOW | /NORMAL | /HIGH | /REALTIME | /ABOVENORMAL | /BELOWNORMAL]
      [/WAIT] [/B] [command/program]
      [parameters]

    "title"     Title to display in  window title bar.
    path        Starting directory
    B           Start application without creating a new window. The
                application has ^C handling ignored. Unless the application
                enables ^C processing, ^Break is the only way to interrupt
                the application
    I           The new environment will be the original environment passed
                to the cmd.exe and not the current environment.
    MIN         Start window minimized
    MAX         Start window maximized
    SEPARATE    Start 16-bit Windows program in separate memory space
    SHARED      Start 16-bit Windows program in shared memory space
    LOW         Start application in the IDLE priority class
    NORMAL      Start application in the NORMAL priority class
    HIGH        Start application in the HIGH priority class
    REALTIME    Start application in the REALTIME priority class
    ABOVENORMAL Start application in the ABOVENORMAL priority class
    BELOWNORMAL Start application in the BELOWNORMAL priority class
    WAIT        Start application and wait for it to terminate
    command/program
                If it is an internal cmd command or a batch file then
                the command processor is run with the /K switch to cmd.exe.
                This means that the window will remain after the command
                has been run.

                If it is not an internal cmd command or batch file then
                it is a program and will run as either a windowed application
                or a console application.

    parameters  These are the parameters passed to the command/program


If Command Extensions are enabled, external command invocation
through the command line or the START command changes as follows:

non-executable files may be invoked through their file association just
    by typing the name of the file as a command.  (e.g.  WORD.DOC would
    launch the application associated with the .DOC file extension).
    See the ASSOC and FTYPE commands for how to create these
    associations from within a command script.

When executing an application that is a 32-bit GUI application, CMD.EXE
    does not wait for the application to terminate before RETURNING to
    the command prompt.  This new behavior does NOT occur if executing
    within a command script.

When executing a command line WHOSE first token is the string "CMD "
    without an extension or path qualifier, then "CMD" is replaced with
    the value of the COMSPEC variable.  This prevents picking up CMD.EXE
    from the current directory.

When executing a command line whose first token does NOT contain an
    extension, then CMD.EXE uses the value of the PATHEXT
    environment variable to determine which extensions to look for
    and in what order.  The default value for the PATHEXT variable
    is:

        .COM;.EXE;.BAT;.CMD

    Notice the syntax is the same as the PATH variable, with
    semicolons separating the different elements.

When searching for an executable, if there is no match on any extension,
then looks to see if the name matches a directory name.  If it does, the
START command launches the Explorer on that path.  If done from the
command line, it is the equivalent to doing a CD /D to that path.

In my testing 'start /wait notepad.exe' waits until notepad exits to continue.  try it

start /wait firefox.exe works for me as expected under Vista

That would only work on computers with tasklist, of course you could put tasklist into the same ZIP as the batch script..

This worked for me. I am on a PC running XP Pro.

Code: [Select]echo off

start /wait firefox.exe

echo on

but ONLY ONE Firefox on the "Processes" tab.

I think Firefox is not a suitable choice for evaluating what happens with "normal" software.