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4756203 | How to delete files recursively | 36 | 2011-01-21 06:55:19 | <p>I have the directory structure /foo/bar/fooBar/.. . I want to write a Windows command where I can mention the path till foo directory and it deletes all the files and directory recursively in /foo, but it should NOT delete the foo directory.</p>
<p>I have been using <code>rmdir /q /s [path to foo]</code> but this ... | 100,110 | 367,097 | 2017-02-16 14:49:44 | 4,756,250 | 50 | 2011-01-21 07:02:44 | 4,086 | 2011-01-21 07:02:44 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/4756203 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/4756250 | <pre><code>rd /s /q /path/to/foo
md /path/to/foo
</code></pre>
| <pre><code>rd /s /q /path/to/foo md /path/to/foo </code></pre> | 64, 2631 | cmd, windows | <h1>How to delete files recursively</h1>
<p>I have the directory structure /foo/bar/fooBar/.. . I want to write a Windows command where I can mention the path till foo directory and it deletes all the files and directory recursively in /foo, but it should NOT delete the foo directory.</p>
<p>I have been using <code>r... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,303 | cmd | # How to delete files recursively
I have the directory structure /foo/bar/fooBar/.. . I want to write a Windows command where I can mention the path till foo directory and it deletes all the files and directory recursively in /foo, but it should NOT delete the foo directory.
I have been using `rmdir /q /s [path to fo... | ```
rd /s /q /path/to/foo
md /path/to/foo
``` |
3729187 | How to open file with default application in cmd? | 35 | 2010-09-16 17:35:04 | <p>I'm trying to open a file in it's default editor after the user has created the file. So far my script is:</p>
<pre><code>@echo off
@echo --- Create A New File ---
@echo -
@echo Where should we put the new file?
set /p fileLocation=@ %UserProfile%\
@echo -
@echo What do you want to call your new file?
set /p fileNa... | 43,321 | 363,551 | 2022-06-04 15:33:21 | 3,729,202 | 50 | 2010-09-16 17:36:45 | 422,597 | 2022-06-04 15:33:21 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/3729187 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/3729202 | <p>You can use <code>start</code> to open the file with the associated application.</p>
<hr />
<p><strong>Resources :</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20101030061633/http://frank.neatstep.com/node/84" rel="noreferrer">Open a File in the Default Application using the Windows Command Line (withou... | <p>You can use <code>start</code> to open the file with the associated application.</p> <hr /> <p><strong>Resources :</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20101030061633/http://frank.neatstep.com/node/84" rel="noreferrer">Open a File in the Default Application using the Windows Command Line (withou... | 64, 2631, 7002 | batch-file, cmd, windows | <h1>How to open file with default application in cmd?</h1>
<p>I'm trying to open a file in it's default editor after the user has created the file. So far my script is:</p>
<pre><code>@echo off
@echo --- Create A New File ---
@echo -
@echo Where should we put the new file?
set /p fileLocation=@ %UserProfile%\
@echo -
... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,304 | cmd | # How to open file with default application in cmd?
I'm trying to open a file in it's default editor after the user has created the file. So far my script is:
```
@echo off
@echo --- Create A New File ---
@echo -
@echo Where should we put the new file?
set /p fileLocation=@ %UserProfile%\
@echo -
@echo What do you wa... | You can use `start` to open the file with the associated application.
---
**Resources :**
- [Open a File in the Default Application using the Windows Command Line (without JDIC)](http://web.archive.org/web/20101030061633/http://frank.neatstep.com/node/84) (waybackmachine capture from Oct 30, 2010) |
27238746 | How to load all files of a folder to a list of Resources in Spring? | 28 | 2014-12-01 22:43:39 | <p>I have a folder and want to load all txt files to a list using Spring and wildcards:</p>
<p>By annotation I could do the following:</p>
<pre><code>@Value("classpath*:../../dir/*.txt")
private Resource[] files;
</code></pre>
<p>But how can I achieve the same using spring programmatically?</p>
| 36,094 | 1,194,415 | 2022-05-14 15:02:06 | 27,239,061 | 50 | 2014-12-01 23:08:58 | 1,160,445 | 2022-05-14 15:02:06 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/27238746 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/27239061 | <p>Use <a href="http://docs.spring.io/spring/docs/current/javadoc-api/org/springframework/core/io/ResourceLoader.html" rel="noreferrer">ResourceLoader</a> and <a href="http://docs.spring.io/spring/docs/current/javadoc-api/org/springframework/core/io/support/ResourcePatternUtils.html" rel="noreferrer">ResourcePatternUti... | <p>Use <a href="http://docs.spring.io/spring/docs/current/javadoc-api/org/springframework/core/io/ResourceLoader.html" rel="noreferrer">ResourceLoader</a> and <a href="http://docs.spring.io/spring/docs/current/javadoc-api/org/springframework/core/io/support/ResourcePatternUtils.html" rel="noreferrer">ResourcePatternUti... | 17, 1211, 41895 | java, spring, spring-batch | <h1>How to load all files of a folder to a list of Resources in Spring?</h1>
<p>I have a folder and want to load all txt files to a list using Spring and wildcards:</p>
<p>By annotation I could do the following:</p>
<pre><code>@Value("classpath*:../../dir/*.txt")
private Resource[] files;
</code></pre>
<p>But how ca... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,305 | cmd | # How to load all files of a folder to a list of Resources in Spring?
I have a folder and want to load all txt files to a list using Spring and wildcards:
By annotation I could do the following:
```
@Value("classpath*:../../dir/*.txt")
private Resource[] files;
```
But how can I achieve the same using spring progra... | Use [ResourceLoader](http://docs.spring.io/spring/docs/current/javadoc-api/org/springframework/core/io/ResourceLoader.html) and [ResourcePatternUtils](http://docs.spring.io/spring/docs/current/javadoc-api/org/springframework/core/io/support/ResourcePatternUtils.html):
```
class Foobar {
private final ResourceLoade... |
6130312 | Execute multiple maven project from MS bat file? | 26 | 2011-05-25 20:12:40 | <p>I need to build 3 independent maven projects using a build.bat file (because of tycho aggregation is not an option - see comments on romaintaz answer). I have tried (executed from the build folder - see below):</p>
<pre><code>cd ../projectA
mvn clean install -U
cd ..
cd ../projectB
mvn clean install -U
cd ..
cd ../... | 23,539 | 363,603 | 2019-03-29 10:06:15 | 6,139,219 | 50 | 2011-05-26 13:25:31 | 367,285 | 2019-03-29 10:06:15 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/6130312 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/6139219 | <p>Use the <code>call</code> command to execute your mvn processes, like:</p>
<pre><code>call mvn clean install -U
</code></pre>
<p>See <a href="https://ss64.com/nt/call.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">online doc for call</a> or</p>
<pre><code>help call
</code></pre>
<p>for further explanations on the call command.... | <p>Use the <code>call</code> command to execute your mvn processes, like:</p> <pre><code>call mvn clean install -U </code></pre> <p>See <a href="https://ss64.com/nt/call.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">online doc for call</a> or</p> <pre><code>help call </code></pre> <p>for further explanations on the call command.... | 7002, 41127 | batch-file, maven | <h1>Execute multiple maven project from MS bat file?</h1>
<p>I need to build 3 independent maven projects using a build.bat file (because of tycho aggregation is not an option - see comments on romaintaz answer). I have tried (executed from the build folder - see below):</p>
<pre><code>cd ../projectA
mvn clean install... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,306 | cmd | # Execute multiple maven project from MS bat file?
I need to build 3 independent maven projects using a build.bat file (because of tycho aggregation is not an option - see comments on romaintaz answer). I have tried (executed from the build folder - see below):
```
cd ../projectA
mvn clean install -U
cd ..
cd ../proj... | Use the `call` command to execute your mvn processes, like:
```
call mvn clean install -U
```
See [online doc for call](https://ss64.com/nt/call.html) or
```
help call
```
for further explanations on the call command.
To avoid having all these `cd` commands you can also use the `-f` option to specify the path to y... |
4222045 | How to edit hosts file via CMD? | 26 | 2010-11-19 04:18:56 | <p>Hello I'd like to block some websites directly from the command prompt.</p>
<p>echo like this:</p>
<pre><code>0.0.0.0 websitename.com
</code></pre>
<p>How can I do this? (OS: Windows 7)</p>
| 128,556 | 363,551 | 2021-11-06 08:49:53 | 4,222,089 | 50 | 2010-11-19 04:29:17 | 237,838 | 2013-11-27 14:44:21 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/4222045 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/4222089 | <p><code>echo 0.0.0.0 websitename.com >> %WINDIR%\System32\Drivers\Etc\Hosts</code></p>
<p>the <code>>></code> appends the output of <code>echo</code> to the file.</p>
<p>Note that there are two reasons this might not work like you want it to. You may be aware of these, but I mention them just in case.</p... | <p><code>echo 0.0.0.0 websitename.com >> %WINDIR%\System32\Drivers\Etc\Hosts</code></p> <p>the <code>>></code> appends the output of <code>echo</code> to the file.</p> <p>Note that there are two reasons this might not work like you want it to. You may be aware of these, but I mention them just in case.</p... | 2631, 6088, 34595 | cmd, hosts, windows-7 | <h1>How to edit hosts file via CMD?</h1>
<p>Hello I'd like to block some websites directly from the command prompt.</p>
<p>echo like this:</p>
<pre><code>0.0.0.0 websitename.com
</code></pre>
<p>How can I do this? (OS: Windows 7)</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,307 | cmd | # How to edit hosts file via CMD?
Hello I'd like to block some websites directly from the command prompt.
echo like this:
```
0.0.0.0 websitename.com
```
How can I do this? (OS: Windows 7) | `echo 0.0.0.0 websitename.com >> %WINDIR%\System32\Drivers\Etc\Hosts`
the `>>` appends the output of `echo` to the file.
Note that there are two reasons this might not work like you want it to. You may be aware of these, but I mention them just in case.
First, it won't affect a web browser, for example, that already... |
1427218 | How to store the result of a command expression in a variable using bat scripts? | 26 | 2009-09-15 13:35:23 | <p>I have the command below to count all directories that that follow the pattern <code>20??????</code> :</p>
<pre><code>'dir /b "20??????" | find /c "2"'
</code></pre>
<p>For example, if I have the following directories, the command would return 6:</p>
<pre><code>20090901
20090902
20090903
20090904
20090905
2009090... | 103,582 | 64,138 | 2018-08-02 18:41:53 | 1,427,511 | 50 | 2009-09-15 14:23:55 | 55,452 | 2016-08-08 18:19:37 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/1427218 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/1427511 | <pre><code>set cmd="dir /b "20??????" | find /c "2" "
FOR /F "tokens=*" %%i IN (' %cmd% ') DO SET X=%%i
</code></pre>
| <pre><code>set cmd="dir /b "20??????" | find /c "2" " FOR /F "tokens=*" %%i IN (' %cmd% ') DO SET X=%%i </code></pre> | 7002 | batch-file | <h1>How to store the result of a command expression in a variable using bat scripts?</h1>
<p>I have the command below to count all directories that that follow the pattern <code>20??????</code> :</p>
<pre><code>'dir /b "20??????" | find /c "2"'
</code></pre>
<p>For example, if I have the following directories, the co... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,308 | cmd | # How to store the result of a command expression in a variable using bat scripts?
I have the command below to count all directories that that follow the pattern `20??????` :
```
'dir /b "20??????" | find /c "2"'
```
For example, if I have the following directories, the command would return 6:
```
20090901
20090902... | ```
set cmd="dir /b "20??????" | find /c "2" "
FOR /F "tokens=*" %%i IN (' %cmd% ') DO SET X=%%i
``` |
2227596 | JDBC Batch Insert OutOfMemoryError | 25 | 2010-02-09 08:05:21 | <p>I have written a method <code>insert()</code> in which I am trying to use JDBC Batch for inserting half a million records into a MySQL database:</p>
<pre class="lang-java prettyprint-override"><code>public void insert(int nameListId, String[] names) {
String sql = "INSERT INTO name_list_subscribers (name_list_i... | 20,093 | 162,461 | 2020-01-14 13:26:54 | 2,227,712 | 50 | 2010-02-09 08:34:51 | 21,234 | 2010-02-09 08:34:51 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/2227596 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/2227712 | <p><code>addBatch</code> and <code>executeBatch</code> give you the mechanism to perform batch inserts, but you still need to do the batching algorithm yourself.</p>
<p>If you simply pile every statement into the same batch, as you are doing, then you'll run out of memory. You need to execute/clear the batch every <c... | <p><code>addBatch</code> and <code>executeBatch</code> give you the mechanism to perform batch inserts, but you still need to do the batching algorithm yourself.</p> <p>If you simply pile every statement into the same batch, as you are doing, then you'll run out of memory. You need to execute/clear the batch every <c... | 5617, 6479, 7002, 9511 | batch-file, jdbc, large-data-volumes, out-of-memory | <h1>JDBC Batch Insert OutOfMemoryError</h1>
<p>I have written a method <code>insert()</code> in which I am trying to use JDBC Batch for inserting half a million records into a MySQL database:</p>
<pre class="lang-java prettyprint-override"><code>public void insert(int nameListId, String[] names) {
String sql = "IN... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,309 | cmd | # JDBC Batch Insert OutOfMemoryError
I have written a method `insert()` in which I am trying to use JDBC Batch for inserting half a million records into a MySQL database:
```
public void insert(int nameListId, String[] names) {
String sql = "INSERT INTO name_list_subscribers (name_list_id, name, date_added)" +
... | `addBatch` and `executeBatch` give you the mechanism to perform batch inserts, but you still need to do the batching algorithm yourself.
If you simply pile every statement into the same batch, as you are doing, then you'll run out of memory. You need to execute/clear the batch every `n` records. The value of `n` is up... |
10935693 | Foolproof way to check for nonzero (error) return code in windows batch file | 22 | 2012-06-07 16:13:09 | <h1>Intro</h1>
<p>There's a lot of advice out there for dealing with return codes in batch files (using the ERROLEVEL mechanism), e.g.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/3452046/get-error-code-from-within-a-batch-file">Get error code from within a batch file</a></li>
<li><a href="https://stacko... | 37,685 | 116,891 | 2022-01-08 08:12:42 | 10,936,093 | 50 | 2012-06-07 16:38:48 | 1,012,053 | 2016-06-03 21:42:39 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/10935693 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/10936093 | <p>Sorry, your attempt is not even close. <code>if not errorlevel 0</code> is only true if errorlevel is negative.</p>
<p>If you know that errorlevel will never be negative, then</p>
<pre><code>if errorlevel 1 (echo error level is greater than 0)
</code></pre>
<p>If you must allow for negative errorlevel, and are no... | <p>Sorry, your attempt is not even close. <code>if not errorlevel 0</code> is only true if errorlevel is negative.</p> <p>If you know that errorlevel will never be negative, then</p> <pre><code>if errorlevel 1 (echo error level is greater than 0) </code></pre> <p>If you must allow for negative errorlevel, and are no... | 64, 7002 | batch-file, windows | <h1>Foolproof way to check for nonzero (error) return code in windows batch file</h1>
<h1>Intro</h1>
<p>There's a lot of advice out there for dealing with return codes in batch files (using the ERROLEVEL mechanism), e.g.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/3452046/get-error-code-from-within-a-ba... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,310 | cmd | # Foolproof way to check for nonzero (error) return code in windows batch file
# Intro
There's a lot of advice out there for dealing with return codes in batch files (using the ERROLEVEL mechanism), e.g.
- [Get error code from within a batch file](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/3452046/get-error-code-from-withi... | Sorry, your attempt is not even close. `if not errorlevel 0` is only true if errorlevel is negative.
If you know that errorlevel will never be negative, then
```
if errorlevel 1 (echo error level is greater than 0)
```
If you must allow for negative errorlevel, and are not within a parenthesized block of code, then
... |
32706000 | Error in Maven build: mvn.bat not recognized | 20 | 2015-09-21 23:18:28 | <p>While trying to build a Java project under NetBeans (with an external Maven configured), I got the following error:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>"C:\Users......\bin\mvn.bat"" is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file"</p>
</blockquote>
<p><strong>Edit</strong>: Using Maven 3.3.3... | 28,515 | 819,651 | 2023-04-16 05:29:26 | 32,706,001 | 50 | 2015-09-21 23:18:28 | 819,651 | 2018-03-26 16:29:17 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/32706000 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/32706001 | <p>To solve it:</p>
<ol>
<li>Go to the Maven installation folder</li>
<li>Go to <code>bin</code></li>
<li>Make sure you can see file extensions</li>
<li>Duplicate <code>mvn.cmd</code> and <code>mvnDebug.cmd</code> and rename those copies to have the extension <code>.bat</code></li>
<li>Try building the project now</li... | <p>To solve it:</p> <ol> <li>Go to the Maven installation folder</li> <li>Go to <code>bin</code></li> <li>Make sure you can see file extensions</li> <li>Duplicate <code>mvn.cmd</code> and <code>mvnDebug.cmd</code> and rename those copies to have the extension <code>.bat</code></li> <li>Try building the project now</li... | 17, 2176, 7002, 41127 | batch-file, java, maven, netbeans | <h1>Error in Maven build: mvn.bat not recognized</h1>
<p>While trying to build a Java project under NetBeans (with an external Maven configured), I got the following error:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>"C:\Users......\bin\mvn.bat"" is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file"</p>
</bl... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,311 | cmd | # Error in Maven build: mvn.bat not recognized
While trying to build a Java project under NetBeans (with an external Maven configured), I got the following error:
> "C:\Users......\bin\mvn.bat"" is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file"
**Edit**: Using Maven 3.3.3, Windows... | To solve it:
1. Go to the Maven installation folder
2. Go to `bin`
3. Make sure you can see file extensions
4. Duplicate `mvn.cmd` and `mvnDebug.cmd` and rename those copies to have the extension `.bat`
5. Try building the project now
[source](https://netbeans.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=251380#c1) |
17743757 | How to concatenate strings in windows batch file for loop? | 75 | 2013-07-19 10:21:22 | <p>I'm familiar with Unix shell scripting, but new to windows scripting. </p>
<p>I have a list of strings containing str1, str2, str3...str10. I want to do like this:</p>
<pre><code>for string in string_list
do
var = string+"xyz"
svn co var
end
</code></pre>
<p>I do found some thread describing how to concatenat... | 353,323 | 2,288,882 | 2020-05-26 04:26:38 | 17,745,392 | 49 | 2013-07-19 11:48:36 | 1,630,171 | 2019-02-15 17:11:31 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/17743757 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/17745392 | <p>In batch you could do it like this:</p>
<pre><code>@echo off
setlocal EnableDelayedExpansion
set "string_list=str1 str2 str3 ... str10"
for %%s in (%string_list%) do (
set "var=%%sxyz"
svn co "!var!"
)
</code></pre>
<p>If you don't need the variable <code>!var!</code> elsewhere in the loop, you could simpli... | <p>In batch you could do it like this:</p> <pre><code>@echo off setlocal EnableDelayedExpansion set "string_list=str1 str2 str3 ... str10" for %%s in (%string_list%) do ( set "var=%%sxyz" svn co "!var!" ) </code></pre> <p>If you don't need the variable <code>!var!</code> elsewhere in the loop, you could simpli... | 64, 7002 | batch-file, windows | <h1>How to concatenate strings in windows batch file for loop?</h1>
<p>I'm familiar with Unix shell scripting, but new to windows scripting. </p>
<p>I have a list of strings containing str1, str2, str3...str10. I want to do like this:</p>
<pre><code>for string in string_list
do
var = string+"xyz"
svn co var
end
<... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,312 | cmd | # How to concatenate strings in windows batch file for loop?
I'm familiar with Unix shell scripting, but new to windows scripting.
I have a list of strings containing str1, str2, str3...str10. I want to do like this:
```
for string in string_list
do
var = string+"xyz"
svn co var
end
```
I do found some thread d... | In batch you could do it like this:
```
@echo off
setlocal EnableDelayedExpansion
set "string_list=str1 str2 str3 ... str10"
for %%s in (%string_list%) do (
set "var=%%sxyz"
svn co "!var!"
)
```
If you don't need the variable `!var!` elsewhere in the loop, you could simplify that to
```
@echo off
setlocal
s... |
12514475 | How can you create pop up messages in a batch script? | 49 | 2012-09-20 14:10:38 | <p>I need to know how to make popup messages in batch scripts <strong>without</strong> using VBScript or KiXtart or any other external scripting/programming language.
I have zero clue about this... had no starting point even.
I am aware of <code>NET SEND</code> but the Messenger service is disabled in my current enviro... | 411,866 | 1,652,866 | 2023-07-17 23:47:40 | 12,516,524 | 49 | 2012-09-20 16:04:12 | 1,012,053 | 2015-12-03 13:18:01 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/12514475 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/12516524 | <p>With regard to LittleBobbyTable's answer - NET SEND does not work on Vista or Windows 7. It has been replaced by MSG.EXE</p>
<p>There is a crude solution that works on all versions of Windows - A crude popup message can be sent by STARTing a new cmd.exe window that closes once a key is pressed.</p>
<pre><code>star... | <p>With regard to LittleBobbyTable's answer - NET SEND does not work on Vista or Windows 7. It has been replaced by MSG.EXE</p> <p>There is a crude solution that works on all versions of Windows - A crude popup message can be sent by STARTing a new cmd.exe window that closes once a key is pressed.</p> <pre><code>star... | 7002, 7346 | batch-file, popup | <h1>How can you create pop up messages in a batch script?</h1>
<p>I need to know how to make popup messages in batch scripts <strong>without</strong> using VBScript or KiXtart or any other external scripting/programming language.
I have zero clue about this... had no starting point even.
I am aware of <code>NET SEND</c... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,313 | cmd | # How can you create pop up messages in a batch script?
I need to know how to make popup messages in batch scripts **without** using VBScript or KiXtart or any other external scripting/programming language.
I have zero clue about this... had no starting point even.
I am aware of `NET SEND` but the Messenger service is... | With regard to LittleBobbyTable's answer - NET SEND does not work on Vista or Windows 7. It has been replaced by MSG.EXE
There is a crude solution that works on all versions of Windows - A crude popup message can be sent by STARTing a new cmd.exe window that closes once a key is pressed.
```
start "" cmd /c "echo Hel... |
21381705 | Create a txt file using batch file in a specific folder | 36 | 2014-01-27 13:05:46 | <p>I am trying to create a batch file which will create a text file in a specific folder. I am able to create a text file on my desktop, but I need to create a file in a specific file path.</p>
<p>For example in <code>D:/Testing</code> folder I wants to create a user defined text file.</p>
<pre><code>@echo off
echo... | 273,162 | 1,926,138 | 2024-01-19 12:34:05 | 21,382,039 | 49 | 2014-01-27 13:22:45 | 2,861,476 | 2020-04-28 16:25:14 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/21381705 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/21382039 | <p>You have it almost done. Just explicitly say where to create the file</p>
<pre><code>@echo off
echo.>"d:\testing\dblank.txt"
</code></pre>
<p>This creates a file containing a blank line (CR + LF = 2 bytes).</p>
<p>If you want the file empty (0 bytes)</p>
<pre><code>@echo off
break>"d:\testing\dblank.tx... | <p>You have it almost done. Just explicitly say where to create the file</p> <pre><code>@echo off echo.>"d:\testing\dblank.txt" </code></pre> <p>This creates a file containing a blank line (CR + LF = 2 bytes).</p> <p>If you want the file empty (0 bytes)</p> <pre><code>@echo off break>"d:\testing\dblank.tx... | 218, 6083, 7002 | batch-file, creation, directory | <h1>Create a txt file using batch file in a specific folder</h1>
<p>I am trying to create a batch file which will create a text file in a specific folder. I am able to create a text file on my desktop, but I need to create a file in a specific file path.</p>
<p>For example in <code>D:/Testing</code> folder I wants to... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,314 | cmd | # Create a txt file using batch file in a specific folder
I am trying to create a batch file which will create a text file in a specific folder. I am able to create a text file on my desktop, but I need to create a file in a specific file path.
For example in `D:/Testing` folder I wants to create a user defined text ... | You have it almost done. Just explicitly say where to create the file
```
@echo off
echo.>"d:\testing\dblank.txt"
```
This creates a file containing a blank line (CR + LF = 2 bytes).
If you want the file empty (0 bytes)
```
@echo off
break>"d:\testing\dblank.txt"
``` |
2309968 | What are "%1" and "%2" in batch files? | 33 | 2010-02-22 09:36:46 | <p>What does the following <strong>%1</strong> means (in a .bat file)?</p>
<pre><code>jsmin <%1 >%2
</code></pre>
| 120,086 | 149,578 | 2010-02-22 09:42:59 | 2,309,971 | 49 | 2010-02-22 09:38:01 | 33,708 | 2010-02-22 09:38:01 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/2309968 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/2309971 | <p>It represents the first command line argument passed to the batch file.</p>
<p>If you run your batch file with:</p>
<pre><code>myfile.bat firstArg secondArg
</code></pre>
<p><code>%1</code> becomes "firstArg" and <code>%2</code> becomes "secondArg" </p>
<p>The related <code>shift</code> command shifts the positi... | <p>It represents the first command line argument passed to the batch file.</p> <p>If you run your batch file with:</p> <pre><code>myfile.bat firstArg secondArg </code></pre> <p><code>%1</code> becomes "firstArg" and <code>%2</code> becomes "secondArg" </p> <p>The related <code>shift</code> command shifts the positi... | 64, 7002 | batch-file, windows | <h1>What are "%1" and "%2" in batch files?</h1>
<p>What does the following <strong>%1</strong> means (in a .bat file)?</p>
<pre><code>jsmin <%1 >%2
</code></pre>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,315 | cmd | # What are "%1" and "%2" in batch files?
What does the following **%1** means (in a .bat file)?
```
jsmin <%1 >%2
``` | It represents the first command line argument passed to the batch file.
If you run your batch file with:
```
myfile.bat firstArg secondArg
```
`%1` becomes "firstArg" and `%2` becomes "secondArg"
The related `shift` command shifts the position of arguments one to the left. Running `shift` once in a batch file will ... |
18711380 | Batch - copy file using relative path | 32 | 2013-09-10 05:37:24 | <p>I'm a beginner with batch. I would like to copy file in <code>\Debug\test.ext</code> into <code>..\..\new</code> by batch command.</p>
<p>I tried <code>copy "\Debug\text.txt" "..\..\new"</code>, but get error "the system cannot find the file specified"</p>
| 94,140 | 2,763,626 | 2021-04-15 19:57:51 | 18,713,448 | 49 | 2013-09-10 07:55:59 | 2,152,082 | 2013-09-10 07:55:59 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/18711380 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/18713448 | <p>if you start your path with <code>\</code>, it's an absolute, not a relative path.
Try <code>copy "Debug\text.txt" "..\..\new"</code> instead</p>
| <p>if you start your path with <code>\</code>, it's an absolute, not a relative path. Try <code>copy "Debug\text.txt" "..\..\new"</code> instead</p> | 2631, 4710, 7002 | batch-file, cmd, xcopy | <h1>Batch - copy file using relative path</h1>
<p>I'm a beginner with batch. I would like to copy file in <code>\Debug\test.ext</code> into <code>..\..\new</code> by batch command.</p>
<p>I tried <code>copy "\Debug\text.txt" "..\..\new"</code>, but get error "the system cannot find the file specified"</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,316 | cmd | # Batch - copy file using relative path
I'm a beginner with batch. I would like to copy file in `\Debug\test.ext` into `..\..\new` by batch command.
I tried `copy "\Debug\text.txt" "..\..\new"`, but get error "the system cannot find the file specified" | if you start your path with `\`, it's an absolute, not a relative path.
Try `copy "Debug\text.txt" "..\..\new"` instead |
1243240 | Drag and drop batch file for multiple files? | 32 | 2009-08-07 06:37:00 | <p>I wrote a batch file to use PngCrush to optimize a .png image when I drag and drop it onto the batch file.</p>
<p>In the what's next section, I wrote about what I thought would be a good upgrade to the batch file.</p>
<p><strong>My question is:</strong> is it possible to create a batch file like I did in the post,... | 38,409 | 61,320 | 2018-08-21 08:28:03 | 1,244,045 | 49 | 2009-08-07 10:33:15 | 73,070 | 2009-08-07 12:33:33 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/1243240 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/1244045 | <p>Yes, of course this is possible. When dragging multiple files on a batch file you get the list of dropped files as a space-separated list. You can verify this with the simple following batch:</p>
<pre><code>@echo %*
@pause
</code></pre>
<p>Now you have two options:</p>
<ol>
<li><p><em>PngCrush can already handle ... | <p>Yes, of course this is possible. When dragging multiple files on a batch file you get the list of dropped files as a space-separated list. You can verify this with the simple following batch:</p> <pre><code>@echo %* @pause </code></pre> <p>Now you have two options:</p> <ol> <li><p><em>PngCrush can already handle ... | 543, 1383, 4985, 7002 | batch-file, image, optimization, png | <h1>Drag and drop batch file for multiple files?</h1>
<p>I wrote a batch file to use PngCrush to optimize a .png image when I drag and drop it onto the batch file.</p>
<p>In the what's next section, I wrote about what I thought would be a good upgrade to the batch file.</p>
<p><strong>My question is:</strong> is it p... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,317 | cmd | # Drag and drop batch file for multiple files?
I wrote a batch file to use PngCrush to optimize a .png image when I drag and drop it onto the batch file.
In the what's next section, I wrote about what I thought would be a good upgrade to the batch file.
**My question is:** is it possible to create a batch file like ... | Yes, of course this is possible. When dragging multiple files on a batch file you get the list of dropped files as a space-separated list. You can verify this with the simple following batch:
```
@echo %*
@pause
```
Now you have two options:
1. *PngCrush can already handle multiple file names given to it on the comm... |
16623780 | How to get windows batch's parent folder | 23 | 2013-05-18 11:31:03 | <p>I'm writing a batch file, I need to get the parent folder of this bat file. Is it possibile?
NB I mean the parent folder of the batch file not of the current directory of the prompt calling that batch.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
| 70,011 | 861,646 | 2021-12-23 20:49:02 | 16,623,984 | 49 | 2013-05-18 11:55:42 | 2,098,699 | 2019-04-09 17:57:29 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/16623780 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/16623984 | <p>The parent folder of a Batch is in the Variable <code>%~dp0</code> located. Example:</p>
<pre><code>@echo off&setlocal
for %%i in ("%~dp0.") do set "folder=%%~fi"
echo %folder%
</code></pre>
| <p>The parent folder of a Batch is in the Variable <code>%~dp0</code> located. Example:</p> <pre><code>@echo off&setlocal for %%i in ("%~dp0.") do set "folder=%%~fi" echo %folder% </code></pre> | 64, 218, 7002, 7748 | batch-file, directory, parent, windows | <h1>How to get windows batch's parent folder</h1>
<p>I'm writing a batch file, I need to get the parent folder of this bat file. Is it possibile?
NB I mean the parent folder of the batch file not of the current directory of the prompt calling that batch.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,318 | cmd | # How to get windows batch's parent folder
I'm writing a batch file, I need to get the parent folder of this bat file. Is it possibile?
NB I mean the parent folder of the batch file not of the current directory of the prompt calling that batch.
Thanks | The parent folder of a Batch is in the Variable `%~dp0` located. Example:
```
@echo off&setlocal
for %%i in ("%~dp0.") do set "folder=%%~fi"
echo %folder%
``` |
1039221 | Forfiles Batch Script (Escaping @ character) | 23 | 2009-06-24 15:48:33 | <p>I'm working on a batch script that will let me delete files older then a set period using <a href="http://www.ss64.com/nt/forfiles.html" rel="noreferrer">forfiles</a>. For now, I'm aiming at printing the files that will be deleted.</p>
<p>The forfiles invocation I'm using works flawlessly from a cmd.exe shell, but ... | 73,109 | 108,027 | 2022-01-27 23:26:54 | 1,039,284 | 49 | 2009-06-24 15:59:00 | null | 2011-08-16 19:24:11 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/1039221 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/1039284 | <p>I had the same problem until I removed the quotation marks around the directory path , like this:</p>
<pre><code>forfiles /S /P r:\ /m *.bak /d -10 /c "cmd /c echo @PATH"
</code></pre>
<p>Hope that helps.</p>
| <p>I had the same problem until I removed the quotation marks around the directory path , like this:</p> <pre><code>forfiles /S /P r:\ /m *.bak /d -10 /c "cmd /c echo @PATH" </code></pre> <p>Hope that helps.</p> | 7002, 136758 | batch-file, forfiles | <h1>Forfiles Batch Script (Escaping @ character)</h1>
<p>I'm working on a batch script that will let me delete files older then a set period using <a href="http://www.ss64.com/nt/forfiles.html" rel="noreferrer">forfiles</a>. For now, I'm aiming at printing the files that will be deleted.</p>
<p>The forfiles invocation... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,319 | cmd | # Forfiles Batch Script (Escaping @ character)
I'm working on a batch script that will let me delete files older then a set period using [forfiles](http://www.ss64.com/nt/forfiles.html). For now, I'm aiming at printing the files that will be deleted.
The forfiles invocation I'm using works flawlessly from a cmd.exe s... | I had the same problem until I removed the quotation marks around the directory path , like this:
```
forfiles /S /P r:\ /m *.bak /d -10 /c "cmd /c echo @PATH"
```
Hope that helps. |
3452046 | Get error code from within a batch file | 46 | 2010-08-10 18:12:05 | <p>I have a batch file that runs a couple executables, and I want it to exit on success, but stop if the exit code <> 0. How do I do this?</p>
| 63,973 | 148,041 | 2019-09-24 11:47:42 | 3,452,100 | 48 | 2010-08-10 18:20:05 | 163,109 | 2010-08-10 18:20:05 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/3452046 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/3452100 | <p>Sounds like you'll want the "If Errorlevel" command. Assuming your executable returns a non-0 exit code on failure, you do something like:</p>
<pre><code>myProgram.exe
if errorlevel 1 goto somethingbad
echo Success!
exit
:somethingbad
echo Something Bad Happened.
</code></pre>
<p>Errorlevel checking is done as a ... | <p>Sounds like you'll want the "If Errorlevel" command. Assuming your executable returns a non-0 exit code on failure, you do something like:</p> <pre><code>myProgram.exe if errorlevel 1 goto somethingbad echo Success! exit :somethingbad echo Something Bad Happened. </code></pre> <p>Errorlevel checking is done as a ... | 64, 7002, 10021 | batch-file, exit-code, windows | <h1>Get error code from within a batch file</h1>
<p>I have a batch file that runs a couple executables, and I want it to exit on success, but stop if the exit code <> 0. How do I do this?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,320 | cmd | # Get error code from within a batch file
I have a batch file that runs a couple executables, and I want it to exit on success, but stop if the exit code <> 0. How do I do this? | Sounds like you'll want the "If Errorlevel" command. Assuming your executable returns a non-0 exit code on failure, you do something like:
```
myProgram.exe
if errorlevel 1 goto somethingbad
echo Success!
exit
:somethingbad
echo Something Bad Happened.
```
Errorlevel checking is done as a greater-or-equal check, so a... |
28197540 | How to script remote SSH commands in Batch (Windows) | 40 | 2015-01-28 16:36:22 | <p>I am looking to script something in batch which will need to run remote SSH commands on Linux. I would want the output returned so I can either display it on the screen or log it.</p>
<p>I tried <code>putty.exe -ssh user@host -pw password -m command_run</code>, but it doesn't return anything on my screen.</p>
<p>How... | 276,803 | 1,292,036 | 2025-12-18 22:22:15 | 28,208,665 | 48 | 2015-01-29 06:55:38 | 850,848 | 2017-12-14 06:06:36 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/28197540 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/28208665 | <p>The <code>-m</code> switch of PuTTY takes a <em>path to a script file</em> as an argument, not a <em>command</em>.</p>
<p>Reference: <a href="https://the.earth.li/~sgtatham/putty/latest/htmldoc/Chapter3.html#using-cmdline-m" rel="noreferrer">https://the.earth.li/~sgtatham/putty/latest/htmldoc/Chapter3.html#using-cm... | <p>The <code>-m</code> switch of PuTTY takes a <em>path to a script file</em> as an argument, not a <em>command</em>.</p> <p>Reference: <a href="https://the.earth.li/~sgtatham/putty/latest/htmldoc/Chapter3.html#using-cmdline-m" rel="noreferrer">https://the.earth.li/~sgtatham/putty/latest/htmldoc/Chapter3.html#using-cm... | 58, 64, 386, 1768, 7002 | batch-file, linux, putty, ssh, windows | <h1>How to script remote SSH commands in Batch (Windows)</h1>
<p>I am looking to script something in batch which will need to run remote SSH commands on Linux. I would want the output returned so I can either display it on the screen or log it.</p>
<p>I tried <code>putty.exe -ssh user@host -pw password -m command_run</... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,321 | cmd | # How to script remote SSH commands in Batch (Windows)
I am looking to script something in batch which will need to run remote SSH commands on Linux. I would want the output returned so I can either display it on the screen or log it.
I tried `putty.exe -ssh user@host -pw password -m command_run`, but it doesn't retu... | The `-m` switch of PuTTY takes a *path to a script file* as an argument, not a *command*.
Reference: <https://the.earth.li/~sgtatham/putty/latest/htmldoc/Chapter3.html#using-cmdline-m>
So you have to save your command (`command_run`) to a plain text file (e.g. `c:\path\command.txt`) and pass that to PuTTY:
```
putty... |
23735282 | "if not exist" command in batch file | 40 | 2014-05-19 10:22:16 | <p>I need to write some code in a windows batch file.</p>
<p>The interested part of this script should create a folder <strong>if this folder doesn't exist yet</strong>, but, if this folder already exists, it should <strong>NOT</strong> overwrite the content.</p>
<p>I tried something like this:</p>
<pre><code>if not... | 284,894 | 2,509,085 | 2024-06-13 21:36:29 | 23,736,306 | 48 | 2014-05-19 11:14:47 | 2,861,476 | 2014-05-19 14:06:02 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/23735282 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/23736306 | <pre><code>if not exist "%USERPROFILE%\.qgis-custom\" (
mkdir "%USERPROFILE%\.qgis-custom" 2>nul
if not errorlevel 1 (
xcopy "%OSGEO4W_ROOT%\qgisconfig" "%USERPROFILE%\.qgis-custom" /s /v /e
)
)
</code></pre>
<p>You have it almost done. The logic is correct, just some little changes. </p>
<p>Th... | <pre><code>if not exist "%USERPROFILE%\.qgis-custom\" ( mkdir "%USERPROFILE%\.qgis-custom" 2>nul if not errorlevel 1 ( xcopy "%OSGEO4W_ROOT%\qgisconfig" "%USERPROFILE%\.qgis-custom" /s /v /e ) ) </code></pre> <p>You have it almost done. The logic is correct, just some little changes. </p> <p>Th... | 2631, 7002 | batch-file, cmd | <h1>"if not exist" command in batch file</h1>
<p>I need to write some code in a windows batch file.</p>
<p>The interested part of this script should create a folder <strong>if this folder doesn't exist yet</strong>, but, if this folder already exists, it should <strong>NOT</strong> overwrite the content.</p>
<p>I tri... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,322 | cmd | # "if not exist" command in batch file
I need to write some code in a windows batch file.
The interested part of this script should create a folder **if this folder doesn't exist yet**, but, if this folder already exists, it should **NOT** overwrite the content.
I tried something like this:
```
if not exist %USERPR... | ```
if not exist "%USERPROFILE%\.qgis-custom\" (
mkdir "%USERPROFILE%\.qgis-custom" 2>nul
if not errorlevel 1 (
xcopy "%OSGEO4W_ROOT%\qgisconfig" "%USERPROFILE%\.qgis-custom" /s /v /e
)
)
```
You have it almost done. The logic is correct, just some little changes.
This code checks for the existenc... |
19448522 | Batch File Set Variable not working | 30 | 2013-10-18 11:24:32 | <p>I'm doing some simple setting of a variable in a BAT file. It's not setting the variable. There aren't any odd constructs, it's simple variable substitution using the same variable name. I reduced the BAT file to a simple proof of concept version:</p>
<pre><code>set TESTVAR = "No Value"
ECHO var = %TESTVAR%
set TES... | 88,820 | 923,382 | 2016-01-05 14:54:02 | 19,457,442 | 48 | 2013-10-18 19:17:46 | null | 2014-10-08 19:19:58 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/19448522 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/19457442 | <p>The problem is the spaces around the equal sign. This should do what you want.</p>
<pre><code>set TESTVAR="No Value"
ECHO var = %TESTVAR%
set TESTVAR=""
ECHO var = %TESTVAR%
set TESTVAR="New value"
ECHO var = %TESTVAR%
</code></pre>
| <p>The problem is the spaces around the equal sign. This should do what you want.</p> <pre><code>set TESTVAR="No Value" ECHO var = %TESTVAR% set TESTVAR="" ECHO var = %TESTVAR% set TESTVAR="New value" ECHO var = %TESTVAR% </code></pre> | 276, 7002, 8470 | batch-file, set, variables | <h1>Batch File Set Variable not working</h1>
<p>I'm doing some simple setting of a variable in a BAT file. It's not setting the variable. There aren't any odd constructs, it's simple variable substitution using the same variable name. I reduced the BAT file to a simple proof of concept version:</p>
<pre><code>set TEST... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,323 | cmd | # Batch File Set Variable not working
I'm doing some simple setting of a variable in a BAT file. It's not setting the variable. There aren't any odd constructs, it's simple variable substitution using the same variable name. I reduced the BAT file to a simple proof of concept version:
```
set TESTVAR = "No Value"
ECH... | The problem is the spaces around the equal sign. This should do what you want.
```
set TESTVAR="No Value"
ECHO var = %TESTVAR%
set TESTVAR=""
ECHO var = %TESTVAR%
set TESTVAR="New value"
ECHO var = %TESTVAR%
``` |
1855009 | batch echo pipe symbol causing unexpected behaviour | 28 | 2009-12-06 10:31:08 | <p>I have a variable in my batch file and it contains the pipe symbol (this one: |) so when I echo the variable I get an error about a unrecognized internal/external command.</p>
<p>I need a way to either get it to echo it correctly or better yet remove everything after and including the | symbol as well as any extra ... | 42,953 | 51,310 | 2021-01-22 11:30:53 | 1,855,020 | 48 | 2009-12-06 10:38:14 | 161,201 | 2009-12-06 10:43:22 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/1855009 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/1855020 | <p>There are several special characters that generally must be escaped when used in Windows batch files. Here is a partial list: <code>< > & | ^ %</code></p>
<p>The escape character is <code>^</code>. So to get a literal <code>|</code>, you should do this:</p>
<pre><code>echo ^|
</code></pre>
<p>When the... | <p>There are several special characters that generally must be escaped when used in Windows batch files. Here is a partial list: <code>< > & | ^ %</code></p> <p>The escape character is <code>^</code>. So to get a literal <code>|</code>, you should do this:</p> <pre><code>echo ^| </code></pre> <p>When the... | 7002 | batch-file | <h1>batch echo pipe symbol causing unexpected behaviour</h1>
<p>I have a variable in my batch file and it contains the pipe symbol (this one: |) so when I echo the variable I get an error about a unrecognized internal/external command.</p>
<p>I need a way to either get it to echo it correctly or better yet remove ever... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,324 | cmd | # batch echo pipe symbol causing unexpected behaviour
I have a variable in my batch file and it contains the pipe symbol (this one: |) so when I echo the variable I get an error about a unrecognized internal/external command.
I need a way to either get it to echo it correctly or better yet remove everything after and... | There are several special characters that generally must be escaped when used in Windows batch files. Here is a partial list: `< > & | ^ %`
The escape character is `^`. So to get a literal `|`, you should do this:
```
echo ^|
```
When the special character is in a variable, it becomes a bit harder. But if you use sp... |
19037339 | Run Java file as Administrator with full privileges | 25 | 2013-09-26 19:47:22 | <p>I have made a Java Application and I tested it in my pc and my coined pc, so far so good...
But this application is for another friend of mine that have a disco, when I "installed" my application on his pc (Windows Vista 32 bits) it didn't work, then i go searching and searching and I find out that the problem as th... | 72,584 | 2,486,919 | 2018-08-23 11:20:56 | 22,110,928 | 48 | 2014-03-01 06:18:39 | 1,569,514 | 2018-08-23 11:20:13 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/19037339 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/22110928 | <p>This answer is for those who are wiling to provide administrative privileges to their jars or java classes. After successfully developing an exe to edit files kept in admin. restricted directories, I have developed these steps to follow for you, hope this may help you:
Things to understand:
1) Jars won't be dire... | <p>This answer is for those who are wiling to provide administrative privileges to their jars or java classes. After successfully developing an exe to edit files kept in admin. restricted directories, I have developed these steps to follow for you, hope this may help you: Things to understand: 1) Jars won't be dire... | 17, 64, 5623, 7002, 18449 | administrator, batch-file, java, runas, windows | <h1>Run Java file as Administrator with full privileges</h1>
<p>I have made a Java Application and I tested it in my pc and my coined pc, so far so good...
But this application is for another friend of mine that have a disco, when I "installed" my application on his pc (Windows Vista 32 bits) it didn't work, then i go ... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,326 | cmd | # Run Java file as Administrator with full privileges
I have made a Java Application and I tested it in my pc and my coined pc, so far so good...
But this application is for another friend of mine that have a disco, when I "installed" my application on his pc (Windows Vista 32 bits) it didn't work, then i go searching... | This answer is for those who are wiling to provide administrative privileges to their jars or java classes. After successfully developing an exe to edit files kept in admin. restricted directories, I have developed these steps to follow for you, hope this may help you:
Things to understand:
1) Jars won't be directly co... |
9603926 | Restart an application by itself | 21 | 2012-03-07 15:07:49 | <p>I want to build my application with the function to restart itself. I found on codeproject</p>
<pre><code>ProcessStartInfo Info=new ProcessStartInfo();
Info.Arguments="/C choice /C Y /N /D Y /T 3 & Del "+
Application.ExecutablePath;
Info.WindowStyle=ProcessWindowStyle.Hidden;
Info.CreateNoWindow=... | 106,359 | 876,724 | 2024-07-14 18:27:41 | 9,615,697 | 48 | 2012-03-08 09:54:34 | 799,586 | 2012-03-08 09:54:34 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/9603926 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/9615697 | <p>I use similar code to the code you tried when restarting apps. I send a timed cmd command to restart the app for me like this:</p>
<pre><code>ProcessStartInfo Info = new ProcessStartInfo();
Info.Arguments = "/C ping 127.0.0.1 -n 2 && \"" + Application.ExecutablePath + "\"";
Info.WindowStyle = ProcessWindowS... | <p>I use similar code to the code you tried when restarting apps. I send a timed cmd command to restart the app for me like this:</p> <pre><code>ProcessStartInfo Info = new ProcessStartInfo(); Info.Arguments = "/C ping 127.0.0.1 -n 2 && \"" + Application.ExecutablePath + "\""; Info.WindowStyle = ProcessWindowS... | 1, 9, 64, 7002, 48594 | .net, application-restart, batch-file, c#, windows | <h1>Restart an application by itself</h1>
<p>I want to build my application with the function to restart itself. I found on codeproject</p>
<pre><code>ProcessStartInfo Info=new ProcessStartInfo();
Info.Arguments="/C choice /C Y /N /D Y /T 3 & Del "+
Application.ExecutablePath;
Info.WindowStyle=Proce... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,327 | cmd | # Restart an application by itself
I want to build my application with the function to restart itself. I found on codeproject
```
ProcessStartInfo Info=new ProcessStartInfo();
Info.Arguments="/C choice /C Y /N /D Y /T 3 & Del "+
Application.ExecutablePath;
Info.WindowStyle=ProcessWindowStyle.Hidden;
In... | I use similar code to the code you tried when restarting apps. I send a timed cmd command to restart the app for me like this:
```
ProcessStartInfo Info = new ProcessStartInfo();
Info.Arguments = "/C ping 127.0.0.1 -n 2 && \"" + Application.ExecutablePath + "\"";
Info.WindowStyle = ProcessWindowStyle.Hidden;
Info.Crea... |
8612324 | Is this possible to write list of file names into a text file using batch file Windows Xp? | 18 | 2011-12-23 04:43:39 | <p>I want to write the list of file names from a Given directory path in to text file whenever clicking a windows XP batch file.I don't know whether it is possible or not in Windows Xp?</p>
<p>So,Can u please enlighten me on this?</p>
| 56,186 | 452,680 | 2018-08-15 16:06:40 | 8,612,328 | 48 | 2011-12-23 04:44:56 | 751,158 | 2011-12-23 04:44:56 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/8612324 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/8612328 | <p>How about something like this?</p>
<pre><code>dir /b "C:\My Path" > myFiles.txt
</code></pre>
| <p>How about something like this?</p> <pre><code>dir /b "C:\My Path" > myFiles.txt </code></pre> | 2631, 7002 | batch-file, cmd | <h1>Is this possible to write list of file names into a text file using batch file Windows Xp?</h1>
<p>I want to write the list of file names from a Given directory path in to text file whenever clicking a windows XP batch file.I don't know whether it is possible or not in Windows Xp?</p>
<p>So,Can u please enlighten ... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,328 | cmd | # Is this possible to write list of file names into a text file using batch file Windows Xp?
I want to write the list of file names from a Given directory path in to text file whenever clicking a windows XP batch file.I don't know whether it is possible or not in Windows Xp?
So,Can u please enlighten me on this? | How about something like this?
```
dir /b "C:\My Path" > myFiles.txt
``` |
47425520 | Activate virtualenv and run .py script from .bat | 71 | 2017-11-22 01:39:44 | <p>I'd like to use Windows Task Scheduler to run a python script within a virtual environment. I'd like the Scheduler to run a .bat file that will</p>
<ol>
<li>activate the virtualenv</li>
<li>run the script</li>
</ol>
<p>These steps work together from the command line, and they work individually in a .bat, but I can... | 134,490 | 6,268,449 | 2026-01-09 12:00:19 | 47,428,897 | 47 | 2017-11-22 07:19:00 | null | 2019-12-17 20:59:05 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/47425520 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/47428897 | <p>You can use an ampersand <code>&</code> operator in a oneliner batch file.</p>
<pre><code>call workon venv & cd path/to/Python/proj & python -m script.py
</code></pre>
<p>It will run each command after the other.</p>
<p>You can also double up the ampersand to make it a conditional operator. <code>&... | <p>You can use an ampersand <code>&</code> operator in a oneliner batch file.</p> <pre><code>call workon venv & cd path/to/Python/proj & python -m script.py </code></pre> <p>It will run each command after the other.</p> <p>You can also double up the ampersand to make it a conditional operator. <code>&... | 16, 2631, 7002, 14529 | batch-file, cmd, python, virtualenv | <h1>Activate virtualenv and run .py script from .bat</h1>
<p>I'd like to use Windows Task Scheduler to run a python script within a virtual environment. I'd like the Scheduler to run a .bat file that will</p>
<ol>
<li>activate the virtualenv</li>
<li>run the script</li>
</ol>
<p>These steps work together from the com... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,329 | cmd | # Activate virtualenv and run .py script from .bat
I'd like to use Windows Task Scheduler to run a python script within a virtual environment. I'd like the Scheduler to run a .bat file that will
1. activate the virtualenv
2. run the script
These steps work together from the command line, and they work individually i... | You can use an ampersand `&` operator in a oneliner batch file.
```
call workon venv & cd path/to/Python/proj & python -m script.py
```
It will run each command after the other.
You can also double up the ampersand to make it a conditional operator. `&&`:
```
call workon venv && cd path/to/Python/proj && python -m ... |
21120465 | CMD what does /im (taskkill)? | 37 | 2014-01-14 17:51:38 | <p>I just read the following command:</p>
<p><code>taskkill /f /im something.exe</code></p>
<p>I read that <code>/f</code> forces the task to close, but what does <code>/im</code> do?</p>
| 166,768 | 2,808,183 | 2018-11-03 14:42:10 | 21,120,526 | 47 | 2014-01-14 17:54:32 | 1,550,186 | 2014-01-14 17:54:32 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/21120465 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/21120526 | <p>It tells <code>taskkill</code> that the next parameter <code>something.exe</code> is an image name, a.k.a executable name</p>
<pre><code>C:\>taskkill /?
TASKKILL [/S system [/U username [/P [password]]]]
{ [/FI filter] [/PID processid | /IM imagename] } [/T] [/F]
Description:
This tool is used to ... | <p>It tells <code>taskkill</code> that the next parameter <code>something.exe</code> is an image name, a.k.a executable name</p> <pre><code>C:\>taskkill /? TASKKILL [/S system [/U username [/P [password]]]] { [/FI filter] [/PID processid | /IM imagename] } [/T] [/F] Description: This tool is used to ... | 2631, 12488 | cmd, taskkill | <h1>CMD what does /im (taskkill)?</h1>
<p>I just read the following command:</p>
<p><code>taskkill /f /im something.exe</code></p>
<p>I read that <code>/f</code> forces the task to close, but what does <code>/im</code> do?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,330 | cmd | # CMD what does /im (taskkill)?
I just read the following command:
`taskkill /f /im something.exe`
I read that `/f` forces the task to close, but what does `/im` do? | It tells `taskkill` that the next parameter `something.exe` is an image name, a.k.a executable name
```
C:\>taskkill /?
TASKKILL [/S system [/U username [/P [password]]]]
{ [/FI filter] [/PID processid | /IM imagename] } [/T] [/F]
Description:
This tool is used to terminate tasks by process id (PID) or ... |
38318719 | Run a shortcut with a batch file | 34 | 2016-07-12 01:38:22 | <p>I am trying to set up multiple steam accounts, and you can instantly launch an account by making a shortcut for it, blah blah blah. The shortcuts works fine but I want to make a batch file to select which account to use, then launch the shortcut for that account. For some reason I can't find out how to launch a shor... | 119,877 | 4,922,978 | 2020-11-10 14:36:14 | 38,318,765 | 47 | 2016-07-12 01:46:54 | 2,378,643 | 2016-07-12 01:46:54 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/38318719 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/38318765 | <p>The help for <code>start</code> contains this tidbit:</p>
<pre><code>START ["title"] [/D path] [/I] [/MIN] [/MAX] [/SEPARATE | /SHARED]
[/LOW | /NORMAL | /HIGH | /REALTIME | /ABOVENORMAL | /BELOWNORMAL]
[/NODE <NUMA node>] [/AFFINITY <hex affinity mask>] [/WAIT] [/B]
[command/program] ... | <p>The help for <code>start</code> contains this tidbit:</p> <pre><code>START ["title"] [/D path] [/I] [/MIN] [/MAX] [/SEPARATE | /SHARED] [/LOW | /NORMAL | /HIGH | /REALTIME | /ABOVENORMAL | /BELOWNORMAL] [/NODE <NUMA node>] [/AFFINITY <hex affinity mask>] [/WAIT] [/B] [command/program] ... | 64, 2631, 7002, 7201 | batch-file, cmd, shortcut, windows | <h1>Run a shortcut with a batch file</h1>
<p>I am trying to set up multiple steam accounts, and you can instantly launch an account by making a shortcut for it, blah blah blah. The shortcuts works fine but I want to make a batch file to select which account to use, then launch the shortcut for that account. For some re... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,331 | cmd | # Run a shortcut with a batch file
I am trying to set up multiple steam accounts, and you can instantly launch an account by making a shortcut for it, blah blah blah. The shortcuts works fine but I want to make a batch file to select which account to use, then launch the shortcut for that account. For some reason I ca... | The help for `start` contains this tidbit:
```
START ["title"] [/D path] [/I] [/MIN] [/MAX] [/SEPARATE | /SHARED]
[/LOW | /NORMAL | /HIGH | /REALTIME | /ABOVENORMAL | /BELOWNORMAL]
[/NODE <NUMA node>] [/AFFINITY <hex affinity mask>] [/WAIT] [/B]
[command/program] [parameters]
"title" Title t... |
23089159 | Why does destroy method 'close' fail for JPAPagingItemReader configured with Java config? | 28 | 2014-04-15 16:15:10 | <p>We are trying to convert our Spring-Batch jobs from XML configuration to Java configuration. We are using Spring 4.0.1.RELEASE and Spring Batch 2.2.1.RELEASE.</p>
<p>After converting one job, the following warning started to appear in the log file:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>15-Apr-2014 09:59:26.335 [Thread-2] WARN o.... | 49,224 | 953,327 | 2017-04-18 16:04:54 | 23,089,536 | 47 | 2014-04-15 16:32:58 | 953,327 | 2017-04-18 16:04:54 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/23089159 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/23089536 | <p><strong>TLDR;</strong></p>
<p>Spring tries to automatically infer a <code>destroyMethod</code> when using Java configuration (but it does not do so when using XML configuration). To disable this automatic inference, use:</p>
<p><code>@Bean(destroyMethod="")</code></p>
<hr>
<p>The answer is in the JavaDoc of the ... | <p><strong>TLDR;</strong></p> <p>Spring tries to automatically infer a <code>destroyMethod</code> when using Java configuration (but it does not do so when using XML configuration). To disable this automatic inference, use:</p> <p><code>@Bean(destroyMethod="")</code></p> <hr> <p>The answer is in the JavaDoc of the ... | 17, 1211, 41895 | java, spring, spring-batch | <h1>Why does destroy method 'close' fail for JPAPagingItemReader configured with Java config?</h1>
<p>We are trying to convert our Spring-Batch jobs from XML configuration to Java configuration. We are using Spring 4.0.1.RELEASE and Spring Batch 2.2.1.RELEASE.</p>
<p>After converting one job, the following warning sta... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,332 | cmd | # Why does destroy method 'close' fail for JPAPagingItemReader configured with Java config?
We are trying to convert our Spring-Batch jobs from XML configuration to Java configuration. We are using Spring 4.0.1.RELEASE and Spring Batch 2.2.1.RELEASE.
After converting one job, the following warning started to appear i... | **TLDR;**
Spring tries to automatically infer a `destroyMethod` when using Java configuration (but it does not do so when using XML configuration). To disable this automatic inference, use:
`@Bean(destroyMethod="")`
---
The answer is in the JavaDoc of the `@Bean` annotation; specifically on the `org.springframework... |
9307512 | Create a batch file with multiple options | 28 | 2012-02-16 07:56:40 | <p>Hi I want to create a <code>batch</code> which performs more than one operations. Like it should display</p>
<pre><code>1.Restart
2.Shutdown
3.Close all Windows
4.Log off
5.Switch User
</code></pre>
<p>Then "<code>Enter your choice</code>:(<code>User Choice</code>)
Then it should perform the operation</p>
<p>Can ... | 135,609 | 289,436 | 2019-12-16 18:29:42 | 9,307,766 | 47 | 2012-02-16 08:23:09 | 1,197,635 | 2012-02-16 08:23:09 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/9307512 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/9307766 | <p>This should get you started. The CHOICE command is available in most versions of Windows but may require that you get the Windows NT 4 resource kit. The CHOICE command is available in Windows 7.</p>
<pre><code>@ECHO OFF
CLS
ECHO 1.Restart
ECHO 2.Shutdown
ECHO 3.Close all Windows
ECHO 4.Log off
ECHO 5.Switch User
... | <p>This should get you started. The CHOICE command is available in most versions of Windows but may require that you get the Windows NT 4 resource kit. The CHOICE command is available in Windows 7.</p> <pre><code>@ECHO OFF CLS ECHO 1.Restart ECHO 2.Shutdown ECHO 3.Close all Windows ECHO 4.Log off ECHO 5.Switch User ... | 2631, 7002 | batch-file, cmd | <h1>Create a batch file with multiple options</h1>
<p>Hi I want to create a <code>batch</code> which performs more than one operations. Like it should display</p>
<pre><code>1.Restart
2.Shutdown
3.Close all Windows
4.Log off
5.Switch User
</code></pre>
<p>Then "<code>Enter your choice</code>:(<code>User Choice</code>... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,333 | cmd | # Create a batch file with multiple options
Hi I want to create a `batch` which performs more than one operations. Like it should display
```
1.Restart
2.Shutdown
3.Close all Windows
4.Log off
5.Switch User
```
Then "`Enter your choice`:(`User Choice`)
Then it should perform the operation
Can you help in this? | This should get you started. The CHOICE command is available in most versions of Windows but may require that you get the Windows NT 4 resource kit. The CHOICE command is available in Windows 7.
```
@ECHO OFF
CLS
ECHO 1.Restart
ECHO 2.Shutdown
ECHO 3.Close all Windows
ECHO 4.Log off
ECHO 5.Switch User
ECHO.
CHOICE /C... |
31460643 | How do I unzip all files in a folder using 7-zip in batch? | 27 | 2015-07-16 17:19:40 | <p>The title kind of says it all. I'm not sure how to do this, and the other post at
<a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/18984789/unzip-all-files-in-a-folder-using-7zip-in-cmd-line/18985107#18985107">Unzip all files in a folder using 7zip in CMD line</a></p>
<p>explains nothing to me very coherently. Could so... | 165,564 | 5,116,987 | 2021-06-04 08:36:19 | 31,460,816 | 47 | 2015-07-16 17:28:48 | 5,097,372 | 2018-01-13 21:24:55 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/31460643 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/31460816 | <p>This will unzip all zip files in the current folder(into the same folder), assuming you have installed 7zip into <code>C:\Program Files\7-Zip</code> location.</p>
<p>If you have added your 7zip folder into the path, you can just enter 7z instead of the fullpath</p>
<pre class="lang-sh prettyprint-override"><code>"... | <p>This will unzip all zip files in the current folder(into the same folder), assuming you have installed 7zip into <code>C:\Program Files\7-Zip</code> location.</p> <p>If you have added your 7zip folder into the path, you can just enter 7z instead of the fullpath</p> <pre class="lang-sh prettyprint-override"><code>"... | 7002 | batch-file | <h1>How do I unzip all files in a folder using 7-zip in batch?</h1>
<p>The title kind of says it all. I'm not sure how to do this, and the other post at
<a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/18984789/unzip-all-files-in-a-folder-using-7zip-in-cmd-line/18985107#18985107">Unzip all files in a folder using 7zip in C... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,334 | cmd | # How do I unzip all files in a folder using 7-zip in batch?
The title kind of says it all. I'm not sure how to do this, and the other post at
[Unzip all files in a folder using 7zip in CMD line](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/18984789/unzip-all-files-in-a-folder-using-7zip-in-cmd-line/18985107#18985107)
explain... | This will unzip all zip files in the current folder(into the same folder), assuming you have installed 7zip into `C:\Program Files\7-Zip` location.
If you have added your 7zip folder into the path, you can just enter 7z instead of the fullpath
```
"C:\Program Files\7-Zip\7z.exe" e *.zip
``` |
4390732 | Running ant from a batch file: Later commands don't run | 27 | 2010-12-08 18:03:48 | <p>I have a batch file that runs ant and then copies one of the files that were produced:</p>
<pre><code>ant -Dproject.version=1.1.2 release published
copy /Y D:\dir1\MyJar.jar D:\dir2\MyJar.jar
</code></pre>
<p>When I run the batch file, ant runs successfully, but the copy statement never happens, although it will... | 10,341 | 7,648 | 2012-01-28 23:05:17 | 4,390,751 | 47 | 2010-12-08 18:06:41 | 255,756 | 2012-01-28 23:05:17 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/4390732 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/4390751 | <p>I had the same problem once and the magic <code>call</code> did it.</p>
<p>In that batch file of yours try:</p>
<pre><code>call ant -Dproject.version=1.1.2 release published
copy /Y D:\dir1\MyJar.jar D:\dir2\MyJar.jar
</code></pre>
<p>Cannot tell you why it worked, though. Guess it's Microsoft logic.</p>
| <p>I had the same problem once and the magic <code>call</code> did it.</p> <p>In that batch file of yours try:</p> <pre><code>call ant -Dproject.version=1.1.2 release published copy /Y D:\dir1\MyJar.jar D:\dir2\MyJar.jar </code></pre> <p>Cannot tell you why it worked, though. Guess it's Microsoft logic.</p> | 142, 4330, 7002 | ant, batch-file, copy | <h1>Running ant from a batch file: Later commands don't run</h1>
<p>I have a batch file that runs ant and then copies one of the files that were produced:</p>
<pre><code>ant -Dproject.version=1.1.2 release published
copy /Y D:\dir1\MyJar.jar D:\dir2\MyJar.jar
</code></pre>
<p>When I run the batch file, ant runs suc... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,335 | cmd | # Running ant from a batch file: Later commands don't run
I have a batch file that runs ant and then copies one of the files that were produced:
```
ant -Dproject.version=1.1.2 release published
copy /Y D:\dir1\MyJar.jar D:\dir2\MyJar.jar
```
When I run the batch file, ant runs successfully, but the copy statement... | I had the same problem once and the magic `call` did it.
In that batch file of yours try:
```
call ant -Dproject.version=1.1.2 release published
copy /Y D:\dir1\MyJar.jar D:\dir2\MyJar.jar
```
Cannot tell you why it worked, though. Guess it's Microsoft logic. |
13476663 | How to check if text file contain certain text in batch? | 25 | 2012-11-20 15:37:14 | <p>I have text file in same folder as where my batch file is.<br></p>
<p>so I want my batch file to read content of the text file and depending on content of that text file I want it to perform action. </p>
<p>example if text file contains "Hello World" then do like Start VLC
if it doesn't contain Hello World then d... | 77,765 | 1,512,440 | 2021-03-15 21:06:52 | 13,476,936 | 47 | 2012-11-20 15:52:40 | 1,012,053 | 2016-05-02 12:55:10 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/13476663 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/13476936 | <p>You should use either FIND or FINDSTR. Type <code>HELP FIND</code> and <code>HELP FINDSTR</code> from a command prompt to get documentation. FIND is very simple and reliable. FINDSTR is much more powerful, but also tempermental. See <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/q/8844868/1012053">What are the undocumented feat... | <p>You should use either FIND or FINDSTR. Type <code>HELP FIND</code> and <code>HELP FINDSTR</code> from a command prompt to get documentation. FIND is very simple and reliable. FINDSTR is much more powerful, but also tempermental. See <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/q/8844868/1012053">What are the undocumented feat... | 7002 | batch-file | <h1>How to check if text file contain certain text in batch?</h1>
<p>I have text file in same folder as where my batch file is.<br></p>
<p>so I want my batch file to read content of the text file and depending on content of that text file I want it to perform action. </p>
<p>example if text file contains "Hello World... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,336 | cmd | # How to check if text file contain certain text in batch?
I have text file in same folder as where my batch file is.
so I want my batch file to read content of the text file and depending on content of that text file I want it to perform action.
example if text file contains "Hello World" then do like Start VLC
if ... | You should use either FIND or FINDSTR. Type `HELP FIND` and `HELP FINDSTR` from a command prompt to get documentation. FIND is very simple and reliable. FINDSTR is much more powerful, but also tempermental. See [What are the undocumented features and limitations of the Windows FINDSTR command?](https://stackoverflow.co... |
47385508 | Symbol equivalent to NEQ, LSS, GTR, etc. in Windows batch files | 23 | 2017-11-20 05:21:32 | <p>In batch I always use <code>==</code> when using the <code>if</code> command. (For example: <code>if "19"=="3" echo My computer doesnt know maths</code>)</p>
<p>What about for all of the others (<code>LSS</code>, <code>LEQ</code>, <code>NEQ</code>, etc.)? Isn't there something like <code>!=</code> for <code>NEQ</co... | 120,092 | 7,498,582 | 2025-12-12 12:29:21 | 47,385,593 | 47 | 2017-11-20 05:32:32 | 790,387 | 2021-07-22 16:07:47 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/47385508 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/47385593 | <p>The reason operators like <code>></code> are not used is because they have special meanings in shell scripts. The <code>></code> is used to redirect output; <code><</code> used to redirect input, etc.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/if" re... | <p>The reason operators like <code>></code> are not used is because they have special meanings in shell scripts. The <code>></code> is used to redirect output; <code><</code> used to redirect input, etc.</p> <p>The <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/if" re... | 64, 2631, 2773, 7002 | batch-file, cmd, if-statement, windows | <h1>Symbol equivalent to NEQ, LSS, GTR, etc. in Windows batch files</h1>
<p>In batch I always use <code>==</code> when using the <code>if</code> command. (For example: <code>if "19"=="3" echo My computer doesnt know maths</code>)</p>
<p>What about for all of the others (<code>LSS</code>, <code>LEQ</code>, <code>NEQ</c... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,337 | cmd | # Symbol equivalent to NEQ, LSS, GTR, etc. in Windows batch files
In batch I always use `==` when using the `if` command. (For example: `if "19"=="3" echo My computer doesnt know maths`)
What about for all of the others (`LSS`, `LEQ`, `NEQ`, etc.)? Isn't there something like `!=` for `NEQ`, or am I thinking Unix?
Th... | The reason operators like `>` are not used is because they have special meanings in shell scripts. The `>` is used to redirect output; `<` used to redirect input, etc.
The [documentation from Microsoft](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/if) lists the following operators:
... |
38307449 | Difference between "@echo off" and "@echo %off"? | 21 | 2016-07-11 12:51:51 | <p>At the beginning of a batch script, I saw the command:</p>
<pre><code>@echo %off
</code></pre>
<p>To my surprise it has the same effect of:</p>
<pre><code>@echo off
</code></pre>
<p>What is the effect of the '%' prefix?</p>
| 72,121 | 423,913 | 2016-07-11 13:22:43 | 38,308,114 | 47 | 2016-07-11 13:22:43 | 1,683,264 | 2016-07-11 13:22:43 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/38307449 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/38308114 | <p>I've never seen it before. It doesn't work in the cmd console -- only in a .bat script. But I have a guess.</p>
<p>In a cmd console window if you <code>@echo off</code>, that results in command prompts being hidden, just like it does in a .bat script. To reveal the prompts again, you have to <code>echo on</code>.... | <p>I've never seen it before. It doesn't work in the cmd console -- only in a .bat script. But I have a guess.</p> <p>In a cmd console window if you <code>@echo off</code>, that results in command prompts being hidden, just like it does in a .bat script. To reveal the prompts again, you have to <code>echo on</code>.... | 7002 | batch-file | <h1>Difference between "@echo off" and "@echo %off"?</h1>
<p>At the beginning of a batch script, I saw the command:</p>
<pre><code>@echo %off
</code></pre>
<p>To my surprise it has the same effect of:</p>
<pre><code>@echo off
</code></pre>
<p>What is the effect of the '%' prefix?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,338 | cmd | # Difference between "@echo off" and "@echo %off"?
At the beginning of a batch script, I saw the command:
```
@echo %off
```
To my surprise it has the same effect of:
```
@echo off
```
What is the effect of the '%' prefix? | I've never seen it before. It doesn't work in the cmd console -- only in a .bat script. But I have a guess.
In a cmd console window if you `@echo off`, that results in command prompts being hidden, just like it does in a .bat script. To reveal the prompts again, you have to `echo on`. The difference is that in a .bat ... |
6966558 | Batch file FOR /f tokens | 37 | 2011-08-06 11:41:15 | <p>Can anyone please explain exactly how the following code works, line by line. I'm really lost. I've been trying to learn how to use the FOR command but I don't understand this.</p>
<pre><code>@echo off
for /f "tokens=* delims= " %%f in (myfile) do (
set line=%%f
call :processToken
)
goto :eof
:processToke... | 196,779 | null | 2016-07-12 06:34:58 | 6,966,676 | 46 | 2011-08-06 12:05:35 | 73,070 | 2011-08-06 12:23:19 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/6966558 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/6966676 | <pre><code>for /f "tokens=* delims= " %%f in (myfile) do
</code></pre>
<p>This reads a file line-by-line, removing leading spaces (thanks, jeb).</p>
<pre><code>set line=%%f
</code></pre>
<p>sets then the <code>line</code> variable to the line just read and</p>
<pre><code>call :procesToken
</code></pre>
<p>calls a ... | <pre><code>for /f "tokens=* delims= " %%f in (myfile) do </code></pre> <p>This reads a file line-by-line, removing leading spaces (thanks, jeb).</p> <pre><code>set line=%%f </code></pre> <p>sets then the <code>line</code> variable to the line just read and</p> <pre><code>call :procesToken </code></pre> <p>calls a ... | 64, 2531, 7002, 10946 | batch-file, for-loop, token, windows | <h1>Batch file FOR /f tokens</h1>
<p>Can anyone please explain exactly how the following code works, line by line. I'm really lost. I've been trying to learn how to use the FOR command but I don't understand this.</p>
<pre><code>@echo off
for /f "tokens=* delims= " %%f in (myfile) do (
set line=%%f
call :processT... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,339 | cmd | # Batch file FOR /f tokens
Can anyone please explain exactly how the following code works, line by line. I'm really lost. I've been trying to learn how to use the FOR command but I don't understand this.
```
@echo off
for /f "tokens=* delims= " %%f in (myfile) do (
set line=%%f
call :processToken
)
goto :eof... | ```
for /f "tokens=* delims= " %%f in (myfile) do
```
This reads a file line-by-line, removing leading spaces (thanks, jeb).
```
set line=%%f
```
sets then the `line` variable to the line just read and
```
call :procesToken
```
calls a subroutine that does something with the line
```
:processToken
```
is the sta... |
482678 | How to capture stderr on Windows/DOS? | 36 | 2009-01-27 08:46:41 | <p>I want to capture the errors from a script into a file instead of to the screen.</p>
<p>In *nix, this is done with stderr redirection, usually</p>
<pre><code>echo "Error" 2> errorfile.log
</code></pre>
<p>How do I do it in a CMD script under Windows?</p>
| 40,633 | 58,807 | 2015-10-09 19:42:02 | 483,280 | 46 | 2009-01-27 12:49:11 | 2,441 | 2009-01-27 12:49:11 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/482678 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/483280 | <p>For example:</p>
<pre><code>PSKILL NOTEPAD >output.txt 2>&1
</code></pre>
<p>This will direct stdout and stderr to a file name output.txt.</p>
<p>See <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/245395/underused-features-of-windows-batch-files#246691">Underused features of Windows batch files</a> for mo... | <p>For example:</p> <pre><code>PSKILL NOTEPAD >output.txt 2>&1 </code></pre> <p>This will direct stdout and stderr to a file name output.txt.</p> <p>See <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/245395/underused-features-of-windows-batch-files#246691">Underused features of Windows batch files</a> for mo... | 64, 531, 2631, 7002, 19156 | batch-file, cmd, scripting, stderr, windows | <h1>How to capture stderr on Windows/DOS?</h1>
<p>I want to capture the errors from a script into a file instead of to the screen.</p>
<p>In *nix, this is done with stderr redirection, usually</p>
<pre><code>echo "Error" 2> errorfile.log
</code></pre>
<p>How do I do it in a CMD script under Windows?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,340 | cmd | # How to capture stderr on Windows/DOS?
I want to capture the errors from a script into a file instead of to the screen.
In *nix, this is done with stderr redirection, usually
```
echo "Error" 2> errorfile.log
```
How do I do it in a CMD script under Windows? | For example:
```
PSKILL NOTEPAD >output.txt 2>&1
```
This will direct stdout and stderr to a file name output.txt.
See [Underused features of Windows batch files](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/245395/underused-features-of-windows-batch-files#246691) for more details. |
31445330 | Does Windows batch support exception handling? | 34 | 2015-07-16 04:24:00 | <p>Does Windows batch programming support exception handling? If not, is there any way to effectively emulate exception handling within batch files?</p>
<p>I would like to be able to "throw an exception" anywhere within a batch script, at any CALL level, and have the CALL stack popped repeatedly until it finds an acti... | 26,827 | 1,012,053 | 2017-09-21 20:04:21 | 31,445,372 | 46 | 2015-07-16 04:28:56 | 1,012,053 | 2016-08-16 12:07:18 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/31445330 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/31445372 | <p>Windows batch scripting certainly does not have any formal exception handling - hardly surprising considering how primitive the language is. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think effective exception handling could be hacked up.</p>
<p>But then some amazing discoveries were made on a <a href="http://forum.scri... | <p>Windows batch scripting certainly does not have any formal exception handling - hardly surprising considering how primitive the language is. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think effective exception handling could be hacked up.</p> <p>But then some amazing discoveries were made on a <a href="http://forum.scri... | 2631, 5142, 7002 | batch-file, cmd, exception | <h1>Does Windows batch support exception handling?</h1>
<p>Does Windows batch programming support exception handling? If not, is there any way to effectively emulate exception handling within batch files?</p>
<p>I would like to be able to "throw an exception" anywhere within a batch script, at any CALL level, and have... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,341 | cmd | # Does Windows batch support exception handling?
Does Windows batch programming support exception handling? If not, is there any way to effectively emulate exception handling within batch files?
I would like to be able to "throw an exception" anywhere within a batch script, at any CALL level, and have the CALL stack ... | Windows batch scripting certainly does not have any formal exception handling - hardly surprising considering how primitive the language is. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think effective exception handling could be hacked up.
But then some amazing discoveries were made on a [Russian site](http://forum.script-c... |
11004731 | Output of tree in command prompt | 32 | 2012-06-12 20:55:00 | <p>I was hoping to be able to use the </p>
<pre><code>tree /F /A > "desktop"\file.txt
</code></pre>
<p>command to output only text files. Currently as is, it outputs every file extension. </p>
<p>Does anyone know of an easy way to do this?</p>
| 106,054 | 1,429,443 | 2023-05-06 22:40:59 | 11,004,774 | 46 | 2012-06-12 20:58:22 | 62,576 | 2012-06-12 20:58:22 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/11004731 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/11004774 | <p><code>Tree</code> accepts only a few command line parameters:</p>
<pre><code>c:\>Tree /?
Graphically displays the folder structure of a drive or path.
TREE [drive:][path] [/F] [/A]
/F Display the names of the files in each folder.
/A Use ASCII instead of extended characters.
</code></pre>
<p>None of... | <p><code>Tree</code> accepts only a few command line parameters:</p> <pre><code>c:\>Tree /? Graphically displays the folder structure of a drive or path. TREE [drive:][path] [/F] [/A] /F Display the names of the files in each folder. /A Use ASCII instead of extended characters. </code></pre> <p>None of... | 572, 2631 | cmd, tree | <h1>Output of tree in command prompt</h1>
<p>I was hoping to be able to use the </p>
<pre><code>tree /F /A > "desktop"\file.txt
</code></pre>
<p>command to output only text files. Currently as is, it outputs every file extension. </p>
<p>Does anyone know of an easy way to do this?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,342 | cmd | # Output of tree in command prompt
I was hoping to be able to use the
```
tree /F /A > "desktop"\file.txt
```
command to output only text files. Currently as is, it outputs every file extension.
Does anyone know of an easy way to do this? | `Tree` accepts only a few command line parameters:
```
c:\>Tree /?
Graphically displays the folder structure of a drive or path.
TREE [drive:][path] [/F] [/A]
/F Display the names of the files in each folder.
/A Use ASCII instead of extended characters.
```
None of the indicated parameters are a file mask... |
1951584 | Why do I get "the syntax of the command is incorrect" when writing if conditions with no braces? | 31 | 2009-12-23 09:18:02 | <pre><code>@echo off
SET var1="Yes"
SET var2="No"
SET var3="Yes"
if %var1%=="Yes"
echo Var1 set
if %var2%=="Yes"
echo Var2 set
if %var3%=="Yes"
echo Var3 set
</code></pre>
<p>If I run the above script I get the following error. Can anyone pls help?... | 139,092 | 139,909 | 2025-06-05 13:26:29 | 1,951,593 | 46 | 2009-12-23 09:21:26 | 14,860 | 2009-12-23 09:21:26 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/1951584 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/1951593 | <p>The echo needs to either be at the end of the if statement:</p>
<pre><code>if %var1%=="Yes" echo Var1 set
</code></pre>
<p>or of the following form:</p>
<pre><code>if %var1%=="Yes" (
echo Var1 set
)
</code></pre>
<p>I tend to use the former for very simple conditionals and the latter for multi-command ones a... | <p>The echo needs to either be at the end of the if statement:</p> <pre><code>if %var1%=="Yes" echo Var1 set </code></pre> <p>or of the following form:</p> <pre><code>if %var1%=="Yes" ( echo Var1 set ) </code></pre> <p>I tend to use the former for very simple conditionals and the latter for multi-command ones a... | 64, 7002 | batch-file, windows | <h1>Why do I get "the syntax of the command is incorrect" when writing if conditions with no braces?</h1>
<pre><code>@echo off
SET var1="Yes"
SET var2="No"
SET var3="Yes"
if %var1%=="Yes"
echo Var1 set
if %var2%=="Yes"
echo Var2 set
if %var3%=="Yes"
... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,343 | cmd | # Why do I get "the syntax of the command is incorrect" when writing if conditions with no braces?
```
@echo off
SET var1="Yes"
SET var2="No"
SET var3="Yes"
if %var1%=="Yes"
echo Var1 set
if %var2%=="Yes"
echo Var2 set
if %var3%=="Yes"
echo Var3 set
```
If I run the above script I get the following error.... | The echo needs to either be at the end of the if statement:
```
if %var1%=="Yes" echo Var1 set
```
or of the following form:
```
if %var1%=="Yes" (
echo Var1 set
)
```
I tend to use the former for very simple conditionals and the latter for multi-command ones and primitive `while` statements:
```
:while1
i... |
32307870 | Add a timeout between two batch command lines in Jenkins | 29 | 2015-08-31 09:22:03 | <p>This is the code I want to launch with Jenkins :</p>
<pre><code>start cmd.exe /k "node "C:\Program Files\Appium\node_modules\appium\bin\appium.js" -a 127.0.0.1 -p 4723"
ping 127.0.0.1 -n 30 > nul
C:\path\NUnit-2.6.4\NUnit-2.6.4\bin\nunit-console.exe C:\path\NUnit-2.6.4\NUnit-2.6.4\bin\apk\UnitTestProject1.dll
</... | 46,570 | 4,758,940 | 2022-08-23 15:41:05 | 33,368,601 | 46 | 2015-10-27 12:57:04 | 5,493,701 | 2018-04-04 09:07:08 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/32307870 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/33368601 | <p>I think you can use the following command in Execute Windows batch command (will wait for 100 seconds):</p>
<pre><code>waitfor SomethingThatIsNeverHappening /t 100
</code></pre>
<p>This will return an error which could break your build. To avoid that, redirect the error output:</p>
<pre><code>waitfor SomethingTh... | <p>I think you can use the following command in Execute Windows batch command (will wait for 100 seconds):</p> <pre><code>waitfor SomethingThatIsNeverHappening /t 100 </code></pre> <p>This will return an error which could break your build. To avoid that, redirect the error output:</p> <pre><code>waitfor SomethingTh... | 7002, 64999 | batch-file, jenkins | <h1>Add a timeout between two batch command lines in Jenkins</h1>
<p>This is the code I want to launch with Jenkins :</p>
<pre><code>start cmd.exe /k "node "C:\Program Files\Appium\node_modules\appium\bin\appium.js" -a 127.0.0.1 -p 4723"
ping 127.0.0.1 -n 30 > nul
C:\path\NUnit-2.6.4\NUnit-2.6.4\bin\nunit-console.e... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,344 | cmd | # Add a timeout between two batch command lines in Jenkins
This is the code I want to launch with Jenkins :
```
start cmd.exe /k "node "C:\Program Files\Appium\node_modules\appium\bin\appium.js" -a 127.0.0.1 -p 4723"
ping 127.0.0.1 -n 30 > nul
C:\path\NUnit-2.6.4\NUnit-2.6.4\bin\nunit-console.exe C:\path\NUnit-2.6.4\... | I think you can use the following command in Execute Windows batch command (will wait for 100 seconds):
```
waitfor SomethingThatIsNeverHappening /t 100
```
This will return an error which could break your build. To avoid that, redirect the error output:
```
waitfor SomethingThatIsNeverHappening /t 100 2>NUL
``` |
28143160 | How can I download a file with batch file without using any external tools? | 26 | 2015-01-26 00:15:40 | <p>First to clarify this question is aimed to HTTP(s) download .For FTP may be I'll ask (and answer) another question.
Here are <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/4619088/windows-batch-file-file-download-from-a-url">some similar questions</a> - but I want to be more precise .</p>
<p>Besides excluding exter... | 69,470 | 388,389 | 2020-11-07 10:24:17 | 28,143,180 | 46 | 2015-01-26 00:19:38 | 388,389 | 2020-11-07 10:24:17 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/28143160 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/28143180 | <p>The answers.All scripts should be saved with <code>.bat</code>/<code>.cmd</code> extensions and can be used directly as batch scripts.</p>
<ol>
<li><p><a href="https://isc.sans.edu/forums/diary/A+Suspicious+Use+of+certutilexe/23517/" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><strong>Certutuil</strong></a> (for some reasons in the n... | <p>The answers.All scripts should be saved with <code>.bat</code>/<code>.cmd</code> extensions and can be used directly as batch scripts.</p> <ol> <li><p><a href="https://isc.sans.edu/forums/diary/A+Suspicious+Use+of+certutilexe/23517/" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><strong>Certutuil</strong></a> (for some reasons in the n... | 1, 6701, 7002, 75055 | .net, batch-file, jscript, wsh | <h1>How can I download a file with batch file without using any external tools?</h1>
<p>First to clarify this question is aimed to HTTP(s) download .For FTP may be I'll ask (and answer) another question.
Here are <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/4619088/windows-batch-file-file-download-from-a-url">some sim... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,345 | cmd | # How can I download a file with batch file without using any external tools?
First to clarify this question is aimed to HTTP(s) download .For FTP may be I'll ask (and answer) another question.
Here are [some similar questions](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/4619088/windows-batch-file-file-download-from-a-url) - ... | The answers.All scripts should be saved with `.bat`/`.cmd` extensions and can be used directly as batch scripts.
1. [**Certutuil**](https://isc.sans.edu/forums/diary/A+Suspicious+Use+of+certutilexe/23517/) (for some reasons in the newest win10 builds this is recognized as trojan thread ):
certutil.exe -urlcache -s... |
8177695 | How to wait for a process to terminate to execute another process in batch file | 66 | 2011-11-18 04:15:22 | <p>How to wait for a process to terminate before executing another process in a batch file? Let's say I have a process <code>notepad.exe</code> that I need to kill before executing <code>wordpad.exe</code>. Then, when <code>wordpad.exe</code> is terminated, I need to launch <code>notepad.exe</code> again. How do I do ... | 243,447 | 261,842 | 2025-03-26 18:26:17 | 8,185,270 | 45 | 2011-11-18 16:02:54 | 2,441 | 2018-10-04 11:33:21 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/8177695 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/8185270 | <p>Try something like this...</p>
<pre><code>@ECHO OFF
PSKILL NOTEPAD
START "" "C:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\wordpad.exe"
:LOOP
PSLIST wordpad >nul 2>&1
IF ERRORLEVEL 1 (
GOTO CONTINUE
) ELSE (
ECHO Wordpad is still running
TIMEOUT /T 5
GOTO LOOP
)
:CONTINUE
NOTEPAD
</code></pre>
<p>I... | <p>Try something like this...</p> <pre><code>@ECHO OFF PSKILL NOTEPAD START "" "C:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\wordpad.exe" :LOOP PSLIST wordpad >nul 2>&1 IF ERRORLEVEL 1 ( GOTO CONTINUE ) ELSE ( ECHO Wordpad is still running TIMEOUT /T 5 GOTO LOOP ) :CONTINUE NOTEPAD </code></pre> <p>I... | 64, 7002 | batch-file, windows | <h1>How to wait for a process to terminate to execute another process in batch file</h1>
<p>How to wait for a process to terminate before executing another process in a batch file? Let's say I have a process <code>notepad.exe</code> that I need to kill before executing <code>wordpad.exe</code>. Then, when <code>wordpad... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,346 | cmd | # How to wait for a process to terminate to execute another process in batch file
How to wait for a process to terminate before executing another process in a batch file? Let's say I have a process `notepad.exe` that I need to kill before executing `wordpad.exe`. Then, when `wordpad.exe` is terminated, I need to launc... | Try something like this...
```
@ECHO OFF
PSKILL NOTEPAD
START "" "C:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\wordpad.exe"
:LOOP
PSLIST wordpad >nul 2>&1
IF ERRORLEVEL 1 (
GOTO CONTINUE
) ELSE (
ECHO Wordpad is still running
TIMEOUT /T 5
GOTO LOOP
)
:CONTINUE
NOTEPAD
```
I used `PSLIST` and `PSEXEC`, but you ... |
10202540 | Rename or remove prefix for multiple files to each ones' number in Windows | 43 | 2012-04-18 03:53:58 | <p>I am trying to change all the files names in a current folder and I am trying to achieve this either by removing the files prefix (every file has a common prefix) or changing their names to their count (if there are 5 files, the filenames will be 1.txt 2.txt 3.txt 4.txt 5.txt).</p>
<p>Now I have found the ren comma... | 119,464 | 524,695 | 2024-11-23 14:57:33 | 10,202,759 | 45 | 2012-04-18 04:26:22 | 1,012,053 | 2012-04-18 13:15:50 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/10202540 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/10202759 | <p>I don't understand why you can't use a batch file. But here is a solution that should work with most file names.</p>
<p>Critical - first you must make sure you have an undefined variable name, I'll use fname</p>
<pre><code>set "fname="
</code></pre>
<p>Next is the command to actually do the renaming. It won't wor... | <p>I don't understand why you can't use a batch file. But here is a solution that should work with most file names.</p> <p>Critical - first you must make sure you have an undefined variable name, I'll use fname</p> <pre><code>set "fname=" </code></pre> <p>Next is the command to actually do the renaming. It won't wor... | 64, 2631, 4510 | cmd, rename, windows | <h1>Rename or remove prefix for multiple files to each ones' number in Windows</h1>
<p>I am trying to change all the files names in a current folder and I am trying to achieve this either by removing the files prefix (every file has a common prefix) or changing their names to their count (if there are 5 files, the file... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,347 | cmd | # Rename or remove prefix for multiple files to each ones' number in Windows
I am trying to change all the files names in a current folder and I am trying to achieve this either by removing the files prefix (every file has a common prefix) or changing their names to their count (if there are 5 files, the filenames wil... | I don't understand why you can't use a batch file. But here is a solution that should work with most file names.
Critical - first you must make sure you have an undefined variable name, I'll use fname
```
set "fname="
```
Next is the command to actually do the renaming. It won't work properly if fname is already def... |
1642677 | Generate unique file name with timestamp in batch script | 38 | 2009-10-29 10:09:16 | <p>In my .bat file I want to generate a unique name for files/directories based on date-time.</p>
<p>e.g.</p>
<pre><code>Build-2009-10-29-10-59-00
</code></pre>
<p>The problem is that <code>%TIME%</code> won't do because it contains characters that are illegal in filename (e.g. <em><code>:</code></em>).</p>
<p>Is t... | 82,063 | 11,208 | 2021-11-24 15:10:54 | 1,642,690 | 45 | 2009-10-29 10:12:38 | 73,070 | 2012-07-30 18:34:03 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/1642677 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/1642690 | <p>EDIT: A better way of doing this is to take a date/time string that has a defined and unchanging format instead of using the locale-defined ones from <code>%date%</code> and <code>%time%</code>. You can use the following to get it:</p>
<pre><code>for /f "skip=1" %%x in ('wmic os get localdatetime') do if not define... | <p>EDIT: A better way of doing this is to take a date/time string that has a defined and unchanging format instead of using the locale-defined ones from <code>%date%</code> and <code>%time%</code>. You can use the following to get it:</p> <pre><code>for /f "skip=1" %%x in ('wmic os get localdatetime') do if not define... | 64, 1062, 2177, 7002 | batch-file, filenames, timestamp, windows | <h1>Generate unique file name with timestamp in batch script</h1>
<p>In my .bat file I want to generate a unique name for files/directories based on date-time.</p>
<p>e.g.</p>
<pre><code>Build-2009-10-29-10-59-00
</code></pre>
<p>The problem is that <code>%TIME%</code> won't do because it contains characters that ar... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,348 | cmd | # Generate unique file name with timestamp in batch script
In my .bat file I want to generate a unique name for files/directories based on date-time.
e.g.
```
Build-2009-10-29-10-59-00
```
The problem is that `%TIME%` won't do because it contains characters that are illegal in filename (e.g. *`:`*).
Is there somet... | EDIT: A better way of doing this is to take a date/time string that has a defined and unchanging format instead of using the locale-defined ones from `%date%` and `%time%`. You can use the following to get it:
```
for /f "skip=1" %%x in ('wmic os get localdatetime') do if not defined mydate set mydate=%%x
```
It yiel... |
6780553 | Prevent overwriting a file using cmd if exist | 36 | 2011-07-21 18:02:40 | <p>I am currently writing a .bat batch file that executes an installation file. Before it runs the installation file I check to see if the directory exists to avoid re-installing the application.</p>
<p>I do this by using a <code>If Not Exist filename</code> statement. If the installed file doesn't exist, I then execu... | 244,294 | 357,587 | 2018-10-26 23:42:42 | 6,780,592 | 45 | 2011-07-21 18:06:22 | 736,170 | 2011-07-21 18:06:22 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/6780553 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/6780592 | <p>Use the FULL path to the folder in your If Not Exist code. Then you won't even have to CD anymore:</p>
<pre><code>If Not Exist "C:\Documents and Settings\John\Start Menu\Programs\SoftWareFolder\"
</code></pre>
| <p>Use the FULL path to the folder in your If Not Exist code. Then you won't even have to CD anymore:</p> <pre><code>If Not Exist "C:\Documents and Settings\John\Start Menu\Programs\SoftWareFolder\" </code></pre> | 2631, 7002, 9938 | batch-file, cmd, command-prompt | <h1>Prevent overwriting a file using cmd if exist</h1>
<p>I am currently writing a .bat batch file that executes an installation file. Before it runs the installation file I check to see if the directory exists to avoid re-installing the application.</p>
<p>I do this by using a <code>If Not Exist filename</code> state... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,349 | cmd | # Prevent overwriting a file using cmd if exist
I am currently writing a .bat batch file that executes an installation file. Before it runs the installation file I check to see if the directory exists to avoid re-installing the application.
I do this by using a `If Not Exist filename` statement. If the installed file... | Use the FULL path to the folder in your If Not Exist code. Then you won't even have to CD anymore:
```
If Not Exist "C:\Documents and Settings\John\Start Menu\Programs\SoftWareFolder\"
``` |
8485081 | How do you stop a Windows Batch file from exiting early? | 30 | 2011-12-13 06:11:36 | <p>I have a windows batch file that looks similar to:</p>
<pre><code>C:\DoStuff.cmd
move output.bak C:\newfolder\output.bak
</code></pre>
<p>The problem i have is that DoStuff.cmd executes a java program that once complete exits the batch run back to the command prompt. Line 2 never gets hit.</p>
<p>i have tried the... | 13,525 | 115,749 | 2011-12-13 09:38:32 | 8,486,990 | 45 | 2011-12-13 09:38:32 | 356,838 | 2011-12-13 09:38:32 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/8485081 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/8486990 | <p>You can use <a href="http://www.computerhope.com/call.htm" rel="noreferrer">DOS call command</a>:</p>
<pre><code>@echo off
call C:\DoStuff.cmd
echo Exit Code = %ERRORLEVEL%
</code></pre>
<p>After getting error code you can proceed for example with:</p>
<pre><code>if "%ERRORLEVEL%" == "1" exit /B 1
</code></pre>
| <p>You can use <a href="http://www.computerhope.com/call.htm" rel="noreferrer">DOS call command</a>:</p> <pre><code>@echo off call C:\DoStuff.cmd echo Exit Code = %ERRORLEVEL% </code></pre> <p>After getting error code you can proceed for example with:</p> <pre><code>if "%ERRORLEVEL%" == "1" exit /B 1 </code></pre> | 1231, 7002, 40232 | batch-file, command-line, windows-console | <h1>How do you stop a Windows Batch file from exiting early?</h1>
<p>I have a windows batch file that looks similar to:</p>
<pre><code>C:\DoStuff.cmd
move output.bak C:\newfolder\output.bak
</code></pre>
<p>The problem i have is that DoStuff.cmd executes a java program that once complete exits the batch run back to t... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,351 | cmd | # How do you stop a Windows Batch file from exiting early?
I have a windows batch file that looks similar to:
```
C:\DoStuff.cmd
move output.bak C:\newfolder\output.bak
```
The problem i have is that DoStuff.cmd executes a java program that once complete exits the batch run back to the command prompt. Line 2 never g... | You can use [DOS call command](http://www.computerhope.com/call.htm):
```
@echo off
call C:\DoStuff.cmd
echo Exit Code = %ERRORLEVEL%
```
After getting error code you can proceed for example with:
```
if "%ERRORLEVEL%" == "1" exit /B 1
``` |
4871620 | How to pass multiple params in batch? | 26 | 2011-02-02 07:03:01 | <p>In my batch file I want to pass multiple parameters to some other application.</p>
<p>Now I do it</p>
<pre><code>app.exe %1 %2
</code></pre>
<p>and it can only pass two parameters, but I want to pass all the parameters that are passed to the batch(I would rather not write <em>%1 %2 %3 %4 ...</em>)</p>
<p>Is ther... | 46,690 | 30,453 | 2018-10-15 09:19:12 | 4,871,660 | 45 | 2011-02-02 07:10:04 | 30,453 | 2011-02-02 07:10:04 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/4871620 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/4871660 | <p>There is a magic way! I knew it, but I could not remember it.</p>
<p>its <code>%*</code></p>
| <p>There is a magic way! I knew it, but I could not remember it.</p> <p>its <code>%*</code></p> | 64, 1231, 7002 | batch-file, command-line, windows | <h1>How to pass multiple params in batch?</h1>
<p>In my batch file I want to pass multiple parameters to some other application.</p>
<p>Now I do it</p>
<pre><code>app.exe %1 %2
</code></pre>
<p>and it can only pass two parameters, but I want to pass all the parameters that are passed to the batch(I would rather not ... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,352 | cmd | # How to pass multiple params in batch?
In my batch file I want to pass multiple parameters to some other application.
Now I do it
```
app.exe %1 %2
```
and it can only pass two parameters, but I want to pass all the parameters that are passed to the batch(I would rather not write *%1 %2 %3 %4 ...*)
Is there any m... | There is a magic way! I knew it, but I could not remember it.
its `%*` |
945527 | Modify cmd.exe properties using the command prompt | 26 | 2009-06-03 15:50:33 | <p>Isn't that nicely recursive? </p>
<p>I've got a portable command prompt on my external drive, and it has a nice .bat file to configure some initial settings, but I'd like more! </p>
<p>Here's what I know how to set from .bat:</p>
<ul>
<li>Colors = (color XY) where x and y are hex digits for the predefined color... | 84,328 | 93,221 | 2024-10-03 07:42:23 | 1,271,592 | 45 | 2009-08-13 12:13:58 | null | 2017-02-17 18:40:57 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/945527 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/1271592 | <p>Regarding setting the buffer size:</p>
<p>Using <code>mode con: cols=XX lines=YY</code> sets not only the window (screen) size, but the buffer size too.</p>
<p>If you specify a size allowed by your system, based on available screen size, you'll see that both window and buffer dimension are set to the same value; .... | <p>Regarding setting the buffer size:</p> <p>Using <code>mode con: cols=XX lines=YY</code> sets not only the window (screen) size, but the buffer size too.</p> <p>If you specify a size allowed by your system, based on available screen size, you'll see that both window and buffer dimension are set to the same value; .... | 1231, 2631, 9938 | cmd, command-line, command-prompt | <h1>Modify cmd.exe properties using the command prompt</h1>
<p>Isn't that nicely recursive? </p>
<p>I've got a portable command prompt on my external drive, and it has a nice .bat file to configure some initial settings, but I'd like more! </p>
<p>Here's what I know how to set from .bat:</p>
<ul>
<li>Colors = (col... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,353 | cmd | # Modify cmd.exe properties using the command prompt
Isn't that nicely recursive?
I've got a portable command prompt on my external drive, and it has a nice .bat file to configure some initial settings, but I'd like more!
Here's what I know how to set from .bat:
- Colors = (color XY) where x and y are hex digits fo... | Regarding setting the buffer size:
Using `mode con: cols=XX lines=YY` sets not only the window (screen) size, but the buffer size too.
If you specify a size allowed by your system, based on available screen size, you'll see that both window and buffer dimension are set to the same value; .e.g:
```
mode con: cols=100... |
232747 | Read environment variables from file in Windows Batch (cmd.exe) | 24 | 2008-10-24 07:29:47 | <p>I'm trying to read variables from a batch file for later use in the batch script, which is a Java launcher. I'd ideally like to have the same format for the settings file on all platforms (Unix, Windows), and also be a valid Java Properties file. That is, it should look like this:</p>
<pre><code>setting1=Value1
set... | 37,714 | 22,227 | 2024-06-05 11:08:23 | 232,813 | 45 | 2008-10-24 08:17:30 | 13,087 | 2008-10-24 08:17:30 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/232747 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/232813 | <p>You can do this in a batch file as follows:</p>
<pre><code>setlocal
FOR /F "tokens=*" %%i in ('type Settings.txt') do SET %%i
java -Dsetting1=%setting1% ...
endlocal
</code></pre>
<p>This reads a text file containing strings like "SETTING1=VALUE1" and calls SET to set them as environment variables.</p>
<p>setloca... | <p>You can do this in a batch file as follows:</p> <pre><code>setlocal FOR /F "tokens=*" %%i in ('type Settings.txt') do SET %%i java -Dsetting1=%setting1% ... endlocal </code></pre> <p>This reads a text file containing strings like "SETTING1=VALUE1" and calls SET to set them as environment variables.</p> <p>setloca... | 17, 64, 1231, 2631, 9013 | cmd, command-line, environment-variables, java, windows | <h1>Read environment variables from file in Windows Batch (cmd.exe)</h1>
<p>I'm trying to read variables from a batch file for later use in the batch script, which is a Java launcher. I'd ideally like to have the same format for the settings file on all platforms (Unix, Windows), and also be a valid Java Properties fil... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,355 | cmd | # Read environment variables from file in Windows Batch (cmd.exe)
I'm trying to read variables from a batch file for later use in the batch script, which is a Java launcher. I'd ideally like to have the same format for the settings file on all platforms (Unix, Windows), and also be a valid Java Properties file. That i... | You can do this in a batch file as follows:
```
setlocal
FOR /F "tokens=*" %%i in ('type Settings.txt') do SET %%i
java -Dsetting1=%setting1% ...
endlocal
```
This reads a text file containing strings like "SETTING1=VALUE1" and calls SET to set them as environment variables.
setlocal/endlocal are used to limit the s... |
1096591 | How to hide cmd window while running a batch file? | 22 | 2009-07-08 07:22:28 | <p>How to hide cmd window while running a batch file?</p>
<p>I use the following code to run batch file</p>
<pre><code>process = new Process();
process.StartInfo.FileName = batchFilePath;
process.Start();
</code></pre>
| 48,196 | 14,118 | 2020-11-08 22:00:49 | 1,096,626 | 45 | 2009-07-08 07:35:16 | 124,289 | 2009-07-08 09:40:21 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/1096591 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/1096626 | <p>If proc.StartInfo.UseShellExecute is <strong>false</strong>, then you are launching the process and can use:</p>
<pre><code>proc.StartInfo.CreateNoWindow = true;
</code></pre>
<p>If proc.StartInfo.UseShellExecute is <strong>true</strong>, then the OS is launching the process and you have to provide a "hint" to the... | <p>If proc.StartInfo.UseShellExecute is <strong>false</strong>, then you are launching the process and can use:</p> <pre><code>proc.StartInfo.CreateNoWindow = true; </code></pre> <p>If proc.StartInfo.UseShellExecute is <strong>true</strong>, then the OS is launching the process and you have to provide a "hint" to the... | 9, 5910, 7002 | batch-file, c#, process | <h1>How to hide cmd window while running a batch file?</h1>
<p>How to hide cmd window while running a batch file?</p>
<p>I use the following code to run batch file</p>
<pre><code>process = new Process();
process.StartInfo.FileName = batchFilePath;
process.Start();
</code></pre>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,356 | cmd | # How to hide cmd window while running a batch file?
How to hide cmd window while running a batch file?
I use the following code to run batch file
```
process = new Process();
process.StartInfo.FileName = batchFilePath;
process.Start();
``` | If proc.StartInfo.UseShellExecute is **false**, then you are launching the process and can use:
```
proc.StartInfo.CreateNoWindow = true;
```
If proc.StartInfo.UseShellExecute is **true**, then the OS is launching the process and you have to provide a "hint" to the process via:
```
proc.StartInfo.WindowStyle = Proce... |
36733176 | How do I add a gzip command to Windows CMD? | 12 | 2016-04-20 03:15:31 | <p>On a Mac, if I want to gzip a file, I just type <code>gzip</code> and then the file name. If I do this in windows, it tells me that "gzip is not recognized...".</p>
<p>How do I add this functionality to Windows?</p>
| 47,404 | 4,373,927 | 2024-04-30 12:23:28 | 36,733,177 | 45 | 2016-04-20 03:15:31 | 4,373,927 | 2016-04-20 03:15:31 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/36733176 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/36733177 | <h1>How to add <code>gzip</code> to CMD</h1>
<p>Step 1: Download and install <a href="https://www.cygwin.com/" rel="noreferrer">Cygwin</a></p>
<p>Step 2: Click 'Start' and type <em>System Environment Variables</em></p>
<p>Step 3: In the 'Advanced' tab, click 'Environment Variables...'</p>
<p>Step 4: In the 'User va... | <h1>How to add <code>gzip</code> to CMD</h1> <p>Step 1: Download and install <a href="https://www.cygwin.com/" rel="noreferrer">Cygwin</a></p> <p>Step 2: Click 'Start' and type <em>System Environment Variables</em></p> <p>Step 3: In the 'Advanced' tab, click 'Environment Variables...'</p> <p>Step 4: In the 'User va... | 64, 1231, 1930, 2631 | cmd, command-line, gzip, windows | <h1>How do I add a gzip command to Windows CMD?</h1>
<p>On a Mac, if I want to gzip a file, I just type <code>gzip</code> and then the file name. If I do this in windows, it tells me that "gzip is not recognized...".</p>
<p>How do I add this functionality to Windows?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,357 | cmd | # How do I add a gzip command to Windows CMD?
On a Mac, if I want to gzip a file, I just type `gzip` and then the file name. If I do this in windows, it tells me that "gzip is not recognized...".
How do I add this functionality to Windows? | # How to add `gzip` to CMD
Step 1: Download and install [Cygwin](https://www.cygwin.com/)
Step 2: Click 'Start' and type *System Environment Variables*
Step 3: In the 'Advanced' tab, click 'Environment Variables...'
Step 4: In the 'User variables for (user)' section, select the `Path` variable and click 'Edit...'
... |
108439 | How do I get the result of a command in a variable in windows? | 184 | 2008-09-20 15:13:28 | <p>I'm looking to get the result of a command as a variable in a Windows batch script (see <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/58207/using-the-result-of-a-command-as-an-argument-in-bash#58214">how to get the result of a command in bash</a> for the bash scripting equivalent). A solution that will work in a .ba... | 373,694 | 3,535 | 2022-05-26 13:52:51 | 108,615 | 44 | 2008-09-20 16:23:21 | 394 | 2021-10-25 02:41:15 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/108439 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/108615 | <p>If you have to capture all the command output you can use a batch like this:</p>
<pre><code>@ECHO OFF
IF NOT "%1"=="" GOTO ADDV
SET VAR=
FOR /F %%I IN ('DIR *.TXT /B /O:D') DO CALL %0 %%I
SET VAR
GOTO END
:ADDV
SET VAR=%VAR%!%1
:END
</code></pre>
<p>All output lines are stored in VAR separated ... | <p>If you have to capture all the command output you can use a batch like this:</p> <pre><code>@ECHO OFF IF NOT "%1"=="" GOTO ADDV SET VAR= FOR /F %%I IN ('DIR *.TXT /B /O:D') DO CALL %0 %%I SET VAR GOTO END :ADDV SET VAR=%VAR%!%1 :END </code></pre> <p>All output lines are stored in VAR separated ... | 64, 531, 7002 | batch-file, scripting, windows | <h1>How do I get the result of a command in a variable in windows?</h1>
<p>I'm looking to get the result of a command as a variable in a Windows batch script (see <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/58207/using-the-result-of-a-command-as-an-argument-in-bash#58214">how to get the result of a command in bash</a>... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,358 | cmd | # How do I get the result of a command in a variable in windows?
I'm looking to get the result of a command as a variable in a Windows batch script (see [how to get the result of a command in bash](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/58207/using-the-result-of-a-command-as-an-argument-in-bash#58214) for the bash script... | If you have to capture all the command output you can use a batch like this:
```
@ECHO OFF
IF NOT "%1"=="" GOTO ADDV
SET VAR=
FOR /F %%I IN ('DIR *.TXT /B /O:D') DO CALL %0 %%I
SET VAR
GOTO END
:ADDV
SET VAR=%VAR%!%1
:END
```
All output lines are stored in VAR separated with "!".
But if only a single-line console-... |
19131029 | How to get date in BAT file | 51 | 2013-10-02 06:20:17 | <p>I need to get today date in Window <code>*.bat</code> file. After it I would like to get day, month and year. How can I do this?
<br/>
I can't use PowerShell</p>
| 207,180 | 650,148 | 2025-06-23 16:19:59 | 19,131,148 | 44 | 2013-10-02 06:30:46 | 381,877 | 2024-03-26 09:28:19 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/19131029 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/19131148 | <p>You get and format like this</p>
<pre class="lang-dos prettyprint-override"><code>for /f "tokens=1-4 delims=/ " %%i in ("%date%") do (
set dow=%%i
set month=%%j
set day=%%k
set year=%%l
)
set datestr=%month%_%day%_%year%
echo datestr is %datestr%
</code></pre>
<p><strong>Note:... | <p>You get and format like this</p> <pre class="lang-dos prettyprint-override"><code>for /f "tokens=1-4 delims=/ " %%i in ("%date%") do ( set dow=%%i set month=%%j set day=%%k set year=%%l ) set datestr=%month%_%day%_%year% echo datestr is %datestr% </code></pre> <p><strong>Note:... | 64, 7002 | batch-file, windows | <h1>How to get date in BAT file</h1>
<p>I need to get today date in Window <code>*.bat</code> file. After it I would like to get day, month and year. How can I do this?
<br/>
I can't use PowerShell</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,359 | cmd | # How to get date in BAT file
I need to get today date in Window `*.bat` file. After it I would like to get day, month and year. How can I do this?
I can't use PowerShell | You get and format like this
```
for /f "tokens=1-4 delims=/ " %%i in ("%date%") do (
set dow=%%i
set month=%%j
set day=%%k
set year=%%l
)
set datestr=%month%_%day%_%year%
echo datestr is %datestr%
```
**Note: Above only works on US locale.** It assumes the output of `echo %date%` looks like this:... |
20602869 | Batch file to split .csv file | 36 | 2013-12-16 03:14:46 | <p>I have a very large .csv file (>500mb) and I wish to break this up into into smaller .csv files in command prompt. (Basically trying to find a linux "split" function in Windows".</p>
<p>This has to be a batch script as my machine only has windows installed and requesting softwares is a pain. I came across a number ... | 163,657 | 2,020,869 | 2019-04-17 10:39:16 | 20,603,219 | 44 | 2013-12-16 03:56:45 | 1,528,993 | 2013-12-16 05:33:57 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/20602869 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/20603219 | <p>Try this out:</p>
<pre><code>@echo off
setLocal EnableDelayedExpansion
set limit=20000
set file=export.csv
set lineCounter=1
set filenameCounter=1
set name=
set extension=
for %%a in (%file%) do (
set "name=%%~na"
set "extension=%%~xa"
)
for /f "tokens=*" %%a in (%file%) do (
set splitFile=!name!-par... | <p>Try this out:</p> <pre><code>@echo off setLocal EnableDelayedExpansion set limit=20000 set file=export.csv set lineCounter=1 set filenameCounter=1 set name= set extension= for %%a in (%file%) do ( set "name=%%~na" set "extension=%%~xa" ) for /f "tokens=*" %%a in (%file%) do ( set splitFile=!name!-par... | 64, 73, 7002, 9938 | batch-file, command-prompt, csv, windows | <h1>Batch file to split .csv file</h1>
<p>I have a very large .csv file (>500mb) and I wish to break this up into into smaller .csv files in command prompt. (Basically trying to find a linux "split" function in Windows".</p>
<p>This has to be a batch script as my machine only has windows installed and requesting softw... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,360 | cmd | # Batch file to split .csv file
I have a very large .csv file (>500mb) and I wish to break this up into into smaller .csv files in command prompt. (Basically trying to find a linux "split" function in Windows".
This has to be a batch script as my machine only has windows installed and requesting softwares is a pain. ... | Try this out:
```
@echo off
setLocal EnableDelayedExpansion
set limit=20000
set file=export.csv
set lineCounter=1
set filenameCounter=1
set name=
set extension=
for %%a in (%file%) do (
set "name=%%~na"
set "extension=%%~xa"
)
for /f "tokens=*" %%a in (%file%) do (
set splitFile=!name!-part!filenameCoun... |
11472843 | Set up Python on Windows to not type "python" in cmd | 32 | 2012-07-13 14:47:08 | <p>How do I have to configure so that I don't have to type <code>python script.py</code> but simply <code>script.py</code> in CMD on Windows?</p>
<p>I added my python directory to %PATH% that contains python.exe but still scripts are not run correctly.</p>
<p>I tried it with django-admin.py Running <code>django-admin... | 24,063 | 1,159,747 | 2021-12-21 08:17:36 | 11,473,042 | 44 | 2012-07-13 14:59:10 | 791,500 | 2019-02-01 19:53:09 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/11472843 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/11473042 | <pre><code>C:\> assoc .py=Python
C:\> ftype Python="C:\python27\python.exe %1 %*"
</code></pre>
<p>Or whatever the relevant path is - you can also set command line args using ftype.</p>
<hr>
<p>In order to make a command recognized without having to give the suffix (<code>.py</code>), similar to how it works f... | <pre><code>C:\> assoc .py=Python C:\> ftype Python="C:\python27\python.exe %1 %*" </code></pre> <p>Or whatever the relevant path is - you can also set command line args using ftype.</p> <hr> <p>In order to make a command recognized without having to give the suffix (<code>.py</code>), similar to how it works f... | 16, 64, 2631, 6268 | cmd, path, python, windows | <h1>Set up Python on Windows to not type "python" in cmd</h1>
<p>How do I have to configure so that I don't have to type <code>python script.py</code> but simply <code>script.py</code> in CMD on Windows?</p>
<p>I added my python directory to %PATH% that contains python.exe but still scripts are not run correctly.</p>
... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,361 | cmd | # Set up Python on Windows to not type "python" in cmd
How do I have to configure so that I don't have to type `python script.py` but simply `script.py` in CMD on Windows?
I added my python directory to %PATH% that contains python.exe but still scripts are not run correctly.
I tried it with django-admin.py Running `... | ```
C:\> assoc .py=Python
C:\> ftype Python="C:\python27\python.exe %1 %*"
```
Or whatever the relevant path is - you can also set command line args using ftype.
---
In order to make a command recognized without having to give the suffix (`.py`), similar to how it works for `.exe` files, add `.py` to the semi-colon ... |
18639663 | How to pass command line parameters with space in Batch file | 28 | 2013-09-05 14:57:39 | <p>I need to pass parameter line <code>AB CD</code> to a batch file from the command line. This parameter refer to a file name. </p>
<p>If I use use <code>AB CD</code> the script just pick the first part and return <code>Unable to find the file AB.txt</code></p>
<p>If I put quote around my parameters like <code>"AB C... | 96,939 | 1,329,758 | 2023-08-30 10:09:06 | 18,640,027 | 44 | 2013-09-05 15:12:28 | 2,610,019 | 2013-09-05 15:12:28 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/18639663 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/18640027 | <p>you can use %~1 instead of %1</p>
<p>e.g a test.bat with :</p>
<pre><code>echo %~1
</code></pre>
<p>then a call to <code>test "abc de"</code> will display :</p>
<pre><code>abc de
</code></pre>
| <p>you can use %~1 instead of %1</p> <p>e.g a test.bat with :</p> <pre><code>echo %~1 </code></pre> <p>then a call to <code>test "abc de"</code> will display :</p> <pre><code>abc de </code></pre> | 276, 7002 | batch-file, variables | <h1>How to pass command line parameters with space in Batch file</h1>
<p>I need to pass parameter line <code>AB CD</code> to a batch file from the command line. This parameter refer to a file name. </p>
<p>If I use use <code>AB CD</code> the script just pick the first part and return <code>Unable to find the file AB.t... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,362 | cmd | # How to pass command line parameters with space in Batch file
I need to pass parameter line `AB CD` to a batch file from the command line. This parameter refer to a file name.
If I use use `AB CD` the script just pick the first part and return `Unable to find the file AB.txt`
If I put quote around my parameters lik... | you can use %~1 instead of %1
e.g a test.bat with :
```
echo %~1
```
then a call to `test "abc de"` will display :
```
abc de
``` |
2071408 | how to run multiple batch files in serial, in windows command line environment | 23 | 2010-01-15 12:32:04 | <p>I have a batch file, </p>
<pre><code>bat1.bat
bat2.bat
</code></pre>
<p>but it stops at the end of bat1</p>
<p>any clues?</p>
| 60,084 | 142,795 | 2018-01-08 14:28:53 | 2,071,445 | 44 | 2010-01-15 12:36:48 | 73,070 | 2010-01-15 13:22:48 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/2071408 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/2071445 | <p>Use <code>call</code>:</p>
<pre><code>call bat1.cmd
call bat2.cmd
</code></pre>
<p>By default, when you just run a batch file from another one controll will not pass back to the calling one. That's why you need to use <code>call</code>.</p>
<p>Basically, if you have a batch like this:</p>
<pre><code>@echo off
ec... | <p>Use <code>call</code>:</p> <pre><code>call bat1.cmd call bat2.cmd </code></pre> <p>By default, when you just run a batch file from another one controll will not pass back to the calling one. That's why you need to use <code>call</code>.</p> <p>Basically, if you have a batch like this:</p> <pre><code>@echo off ec... | 2631, 7002 | batch-file, cmd | <h1>how to run multiple batch files in serial, in windows command line environment</h1>
<p>I have a batch file, </p>
<pre><code>bat1.bat
bat2.bat
</code></pre>
<p>but it stops at the end of bat1</p>
<p>any clues?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,363 | cmd | # how to run multiple batch files in serial, in windows command line environment
I have a batch file,
```
bat1.bat
bat2.bat
```
but it stops at the end of bat1
any clues? | Use `call`:
```
call bat1.cmd
call bat2.cmd
```
By default, when you just run a batch file from another one controll will not pass back to the calling one. That's why you need to use `call`.
Basically, if you have a batch like this:
```
@echo off
echo Foo
batch2.cmd
echo Bar
```
then it will only output
```
Foo
`... |
41454769 | What is the reason for "X is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file"? | 12 | 2017-01-04 01:13:41 | <p>I have a one-line snippet that works perfectly in the command line, but fails and throws up errors when I run it as part of a batch script.</p>
<p>The below commands behaves as expected, deleting all empty subfolders in the folder.</p>
<pre><code>for /f "delims=" %d in ('dir /s /b /ad ^| sort /r') do rd &q... | 85,661 | 1,191,147 | 2025-02-21 07:26:28 | 41,461,002 | 44 | 2017-01-04 10:01:11 | 3,074,564 | 2025-02-21 07:26:28 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/41454769 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/41461002 | <h2>A) How does Windows command processor search for commands?</h2>
<p>Windows command processor searches for a <em>COMMAND</em> to execute which</p>
<ol>
<li>is not an internal command of <code>cmd.exe</code> <strong>and</strong></li>
<li>is just specified with file name without file extension and without path</li>
</... | <h2>A) How does Windows command processor search for commands?</h2> <p>Windows command processor searches for a <em>COMMAND</em> to execute which</p> <ol> <li>is not an internal command of <code>cmd.exe</code> <strong>and</strong></li> <li>is just specified with file name without file extension and without path</li> </... | 64, 2631, 7002 | batch-file, cmd, windows | <h1>What is the reason for "X is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file"?</h1>
<p>I have a one-line snippet that works perfectly in the command line, but fails and throws up errors when I run it as part of a batch script.</p>
<p>The below commands behaves as expected, deleting... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,365 | cmd | # What is the reason for "X is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file"?
I have a one-line snippet that works perfectly in the command line, but fails and throws up errors when I run it as part of a batch script.
The below commands behaves as expected, deleting all empty subf... | ## A) How does Windows command processor search for commands?
Windows command processor searches for a *COMMAND* to execute which
1. is not an internal command of `cmd.exe` **and**
2. is just specified with file name without file extension and without path
for a file matching the pattern `command.*` **and** having a... |
8358265 | How can I update the PATH variable permanently from the Windows command line? | 129 | 2011-12-02 15:03:39 | <p>If I execute <code>set PATH=%PATH%;C:\\Something\\bin</code> from the command line (<code>cmd.exe</code>) and then execute <code>echo %PATH%</code>, I see this string added to the PATH. If I close and open the command line, that new string is not in PATH.</p>
<p>How can I update PATH permanently from the command lin... | 266,325 | 365,011 | 2025-07-17 18:30:51 | 8,358,361 | 43 | 2011-12-02 15:09:56 | 505,088 | 2011-12-02 16:13:01 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/8358265 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/8358361 | <p>The documentation on how to do this can be found on <a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/ms682653%28v=vs.85%29.aspx" rel="noreferrer">MSDN</a>. The key extract is this:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>To programmatically add or modify system environment variables, add them to the <strong>HKEY_LOCA... | <p>The documentation on how to do this can be found on <a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/ms682653%28v=vs.85%29.aspx" rel="noreferrer">MSDN</a>. The key extract is this:</p> <blockquote> <p>To programmatically add or modify system environment variables, add them to the <strong>HKEY_LOCA... | 64, 2631, 6268 | cmd, path, windows | <h1>How can I update the PATH variable permanently from the Windows command line?</h1>
<p>If I execute <code>set PATH=%PATH%;C:\\Something\\bin</code> from the command line (<code>cmd.exe</code>) and then execute <code>echo %PATH%</code>, I see this string added to the PATH. If I close and open the command line, that n... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,366 | cmd | # How can I update the PATH variable permanently from the Windows command line?
If I execute `set PATH=%PATH%;C:\\Something\\bin` from the command line (`cmd.exe`) and then execute `echo %PATH%`, I see this string added to the PATH. If I close and open the command line, that new string is not in PATH.
How can I updat... | The documentation on how to do this can be found on [MSDN](http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/ms682653%28v=vs.85%29.aspx). The key extract is this:
> To programmatically add or modify system environment variables, add them to the **HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manage... |
18462169 | How to loop through array in batch? | 56 | 2013-08-27 09:49:16 | <p>I created an array like this:</p>
<pre><code>set sources[0]="\\sources\folder1\"
set sources[1]="\\sources\folder2\"
set sources[2]="\\sources\folder3\"
set sources[3]="\\sources\folder4\"
</code></pre>
<p>Now I want to iterate through this array:</p>
<pre><code>for %%s in (%sources%) do echo %%s
</code></pre>
<... | 143,661 | 1,001,055 | 2024-01-06 23:54:35 | 18,480,952 | 43 | 2013-08-28 06:38:34 | 778,560 | 2015-09-15 14:18:16 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/18462169 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/18480952 | <p>If you don't know how many elements the array have (that seems is the case), you may use this method:</p>
<pre><code>for /F "tokens=2 delims==" %%s in ('set sources[') do echo %%s
</code></pre>
<p>Note that the elements will be processed in <em>alphabetical order</em>, that is, if you have more than 9 (or 99, etc)... | <p>If you don't know how many elements the array have (that seems is the case), you may use this method:</p> <pre><code>for /F "tokens=2 delims==" %%s in ('set sources[') do echo %%s </code></pre> <p>Note that the elements will be processed in <em>alphabetical order</em>, that is, if you have more than 9 (or 99, etc)... | 2531, 7002 | batch-file, for-loop | <h1>How to loop through array in batch?</h1>
<p>I created an array like this:</p>
<pre><code>set sources[0]="\\sources\folder1\"
set sources[1]="\\sources\folder2\"
set sources[2]="\\sources\folder3\"
set sources[3]="\\sources\folder4\"
</code></pre>
<p>Now I want to iterate through this array:</p>
<pre><code>for %%... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,367 | cmd | # How to loop through array in batch?
I created an array like this:
```
set sources[0]="\\sources\folder1\"
set sources[1]="\\sources\folder2\"
set sources[2]="\\sources\folder3\"
set sources[3]="\\sources\folder4\"
```
Now I want to iterate through this array:
```
for %%s in (%sources%) do echo %%s
```
It doesn't... | If you don't know how many elements the array have (that seems is the case), you may use this method:
```
for /F "tokens=2 delims==" %%s in ('set sources[') do echo %%s
```
Note that the elements will be processed in *alphabetical order*, that is, if you have more than 9 (or 99, etc) elements, the index must have lef... |
25648155 | Windows: Command line to read version info of an executable file? | 44 | 2014-09-03 15:24:24 | <p>Does Windows have an executable that I can run in the command shell which returns the version number of an executable (.exe) file? </p>
<p>I see a lot of questions that show how to do it from different languages, and references to third party software to write it, but I can't find a simple shell command to do it. A... | 106,312 | 10,335 | 2024-07-27 16:54:05 | 25,648,699 | 43 | 2014-09-03 15:53:12 | 2,861,476 | 2014-09-03 20:56:13 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/25648155 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/25648699 | <pre><code>wmic datafile where name="C:\\Windows\\System32\\msiexec.exe" get Version /value
</code></pre>
<p>You can use <code>wmic</code> to do it. And you can wrap it into a batch file</p>
<pre><code>@echo off
setlocal enableextensions
set "file=%~1"
if not defined file goto :eof
if not exist "%fi... | <pre><code>wmic datafile where name="C:\\Windows\\System32\\msiexec.exe" get Version /value </code></pre> <p>You can use <code>wmic</code> to do it. And you can wrap it into a batch file</p> <pre><code>@echo off setlocal enableextensions set "file=%~1" if not defined file goto :eof if not exist "%fi... | 64, 1231, 5792, 7002, 30612 | batch-file, command-line, portable-executable, version, windows | <h1>Windows: Command line to read version info of an executable file?</h1>
<p>Does Windows have an executable that I can run in the command shell which returns the version number of an executable (.exe) file? </p>
<p>I see a lot of questions that show how to do it from different languages, and references to third part... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,368 | cmd | # Windows: Command line to read version info of an executable file?
Does Windows have an executable that I can run in the command shell which returns the version number of an executable (.exe) file?
I see a lot of questions that show how to do it from different languages, and references to third party software to wri... | ```
wmic datafile where name="C:\\Windows\\System32\\msiexec.exe" get Version /value
```
You can use `wmic` to do it. And you can wrap it into a batch file
```
@echo off
setlocal enableextensions
set "file=%~1"
if not defined file goto :eof
if not exist "%file%" goto :eof
set "vers="
FOR /F ... |
7041069 | Passing around multi-line strings | 33 | 2011-08-12 13:52:31 | <p>I'm trying to create a batch file which passes around a string with line feeds in it but its not working out. The continuation of the string is executed as a new command. </p>
<p>Is there anyway to encode a line feed or make this work?</p>
| 59,413 | 73,407 | 2018-10-27 02:42:50 | 7,044,572 | 43 | 2011-08-12 18:20:47 | 463,115 | 2011-08-12 18:20:47 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/7041069 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/7044572 | <p>You can create directly multiline strings with the caret (one empty line is required). </p>
<pre><code>setlocal EnableDelayedExpansion
set multiLine=This is a ^
multiline text^
line3
echo !multiLine!
</code></pre>
<p>Or you can create first a newline character.</p>
<pre><code>setlocal EnableDelayedExpansion
se... | <p>You can create directly multiline strings with the caret (one empty line is required). </p> <pre><code>setlocal EnableDelayedExpansion set multiLine=This is a ^ multiline text^ line3 echo !multiLine! </code></pre> <p>Or you can create first a newline character.</p> <pre><code>setlocal EnableDelayedExpansion se... | 64, 2631, 7002 | batch-file, cmd, windows | <h1>Passing around multi-line strings</h1>
<p>I'm trying to create a batch file which passes around a string with line feeds in it but its not working out. The continuation of the string is executed as a new command. </p>
<p>Is there anyway to encode a line feed or make this work?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,369 | cmd | # Passing around multi-line strings
I'm trying to create a batch file which passes around a string with line feeds in it but its not working out. The continuation of the string is executed as a new command.
Is there anyway to encode a line feed or make this work? | You can create directly multiline strings with the caret (one empty line is required).
```
setlocal EnableDelayedExpansion
set multiLine=This is a ^
multiline text^
line3
echo !multiLine!
```
Or you can create first a newline character.
```
setlocal EnableDelayedExpansion
set LF=^
rem Two empty lines are require... |
7396680 | Add new line in text file with Windows batch file | 32 | 2011-09-13 04:04:58 | <p>I have a text file which has more than 200 lines in it, and I just want to add a new line before line 4. I'm using Windows XP.</p>
<p>Example text file before input:</p>
<pre><code>header 1
header 2
header 3
details 1
details 2
</code></pre>
<p>After output:</p>
<pre><code>header 1
header 2
header 3
<---... | 139,738 | 941,760 | 2020-10-07 10:02:40 | 7,396,917 | 43 | 2011-09-13 04:45:19 | 605,191 | 2011-09-13 04:45:19 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/7396680 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/7396917 | <p>I believe you are using the </p>
<pre><code>echo Text >> Example.txt
</code></pre>
<p>function?</p>
<p>If so the answer would be simply adding a "." (Dot) directly after the echo with nothing else there.</p>
<p>Example:</p>
<pre><code>echo Blah
echo Blah 2
echo. #New line is added
echo Next Blah
</code><... | <p>I believe you are using the </p> <pre><code>echo Text >> Example.txt </code></pre> <p>function?</p> <p>If so the answer would be simply adding a "." (Dot) directly after the echo with nothing else there.</p> <p>Example:</p> <pre><code>echo Blah echo Blah 2 echo. #New line is added echo Next Blah </code><... | 64, 3705, 4867, 7002 | batch-file, newline, stdout, windows | <h1>Add new line in text file with Windows batch file</h1>
<p>I have a text file which has more than 200 lines in it, and I just want to add a new line before line 4. I'm using Windows XP.</p>
<p>Example text file before input:</p>
<pre><code>header 1
header 2
header 3
details 1
details 2
</code></pre>
<p>After... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,370 | cmd | # Add new line in text file with Windows batch file
I have a text file which has more than 200 lines in it, and I just want to add a new line before line 4. I'm using Windows XP.
Example text file before input:
```
header 1
header 2
header 3
details 1
details 2
```
After output:
```
header 1
header 2
header 3
<---... | I believe you are using the
```
echo Text >> Example.txt
```
function?
If so the answer would be simply adding a "." (Dot) directly after the echo with nothing else there.
Example:
```
echo Blah
echo Blah 2
echo. #New line is added
echo Next Blah
``` |
6306412 | Start a process in a new window from a batch file | 30 | 2011-06-10 12:34:19 | <p>I have written a batch file (.bat) in windows. I want to execute a particular process in a new window. How do I do this?</p>
<p>Example</p>
<pre><code>a.py -s 3 -l 5
b.py -k 0 -> I want to start this in a new window and let the original batch file continue
C:\program.exe
...
....
</code></pre>
| 51,051 | 204,623 | 2017-11-22 13:11:38 | 6,306,673 | 43 | 2011-06-10 12:55:55 | 3,501 | 2011-06-10 12:55:55 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/6306412 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/6306673 | <p>Use the start command:</p>
<pre><code>start foo.py
</code></pre>
<p>or</p>
<pre><code>start "" "c:\path with spaces\foo.py"
</code></pre>
| <p>Use the start command:</p> <pre><code>start foo.py </code></pre> <p>or</p> <pre><code>start "" "c:\path with spaces\foo.py" </code></pre> | 64, 7002 | batch-file, windows | <h1>Start a process in a new window from a batch file</h1>
<p>I have written a batch file (.bat) in windows. I want to execute a particular process in a new window. How do I do this?</p>
<p>Example</p>
<pre><code>a.py -s 3 -l 5
b.py -k 0 -> I want to start this in a new window and let the original batch file cont... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,371 | cmd | # Start a process in a new window from a batch file
I have written a batch file (.bat) in windows. I want to execute a particular process in a new window. How do I do this?
Example
```
a.py -s 3 -l 5
b.py -k 0 -> I want to start this in a new window and let the original batch file continue
C:\program.exe
...
....
... | Use the start command:
```
start foo.py
```
or
```
start "" "c:\path with spaces\foo.py"
``` |
9383032 | Rename all files in a directory with a Windows batch script | 27 | 2012-02-21 18:28:23 | <p>How would I write a batch or cmd file that will rename all files in a directory? I am using Windows.</p>
<p>Change this:</p>
<pre><code>750_MOT_Forgiving_120x90.jpg
751_MOT_Persecution_1_120x90.jpg
752_MOT_Persecution_2_120x90.jpg
753_MOT_Hatred_120x90.jpg
754_MOT_Suffering_120x90.jpg
755_MOT_Freedom_of_Religion_1... | 134,102 | 1,159,429 | 2024-04-30 18:27:17 | 9,383,305 | 43 | 2012-02-21 18:47:11 | 1,012,053 | 2012-11-07 05:32:55 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/9383032 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/9383305 | <p>A FOR statement to loop through the names (type <code>FOR /?</code> for help), and string search and replace (type <code>SET /?</code> for help).</p>
<pre><code>@echo off
setlocal enableDelayedExpansion
for %%F in (*120x90.jpg) do (
set "name=%%F"
ren "!name!" "!name:120x90=67x100!"
)
</code></pre>
<p><br/><st... | <p>A FOR statement to loop through the names (type <code>FOR /?</code> for help), and string search and replace (type <code>SET /?</code> for help).</p> <pre><code>@echo off setlocal enableDelayedExpansion for %%F in (*120x90.jpg) do ( set "name=%%F" ren "!name!" "!name:120x90=67x100!" ) </code></pre> <p><br/><st... | 64, 2631, 4510, 7002 | batch-file, cmd, rename, windows | <h1>Rename all files in a directory with a Windows batch script</h1>
<p>How would I write a batch or cmd file that will rename all files in a directory? I am using Windows.</p>
<p>Change this:</p>
<pre><code>750_MOT_Forgiving_120x90.jpg
751_MOT_Persecution_1_120x90.jpg
752_MOT_Persecution_2_120x90.jpg
753_MOT_Hatred_... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,373 | cmd | # Rename all files in a directory with a Windows batch script
How would I write a batch or cmd file that will rename all files in a directory? I am using Windows.
Change this:
```
750_MOT_Forgiving_120x90.jpg
751_MOT_Persecution_1_120x90.jpg
752_MOT_Persecution_2_120x90.jpg
753_MOT_Hatred_120x90.jpg
754_MOT_Sufferin... | A FOR statement to loop through the names (type `FOR /?` for help), and string search and replace (type `SET /?` for help).
```
@echo off
setlocal enableDelayedExpansion
for %%F in (*120x90.jpg) do (
set "name=%%F"
ren "!name!" "!name:120x90=67x100!"
)
```
**UPDATE - 2012-11-07**
I've investigated how the RENAME... |
14347038 | Why are my set commands resulting in nothing getting stored? | 26 | 2013-01-15 21:13:50 | <p>I am trying to access the value of TOMCAT_VER later on, but it appears as an empty string.</p>
<pre><code>if exist "%_REALPATH%\tomcat-%TOMCAT_VER2%" (
set CATALINA_HOME=%_REALPATH%\tomcat-%TOMCAT_VER2%
set TOMCAT_VER=%TOMCAT_VER2%
echo "%TOMCAT_VER%"
) else if exist "%TOMCAT_VER2%" (
set CATALINA_HOME="%TO... | 35,781 | 28,214 | 2020-01-16 10:05:29 | 14,347,131 | 43 | 2013-01-15 21:19:35 | 463,115 | 2020-01-16 10:05:29 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/14347038 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/14347131 | <p>You found the bbb (batch beginner bug), but not the variable is empty, it's the expansion that doesn't work as expected. </p>
<p>Percent expansion is done when a line or a complete parenthesis block is parsed, before the code will be executed.<br>
But to solve this you can use the <strong>delayed expansion</strong... | <p>You found the bbb (batch beginner bug), but not the variable is empty, it's the expansion that doesn't work as expected. </p> <p>Percent expansion is done when a line or a complete parenthesis block is parsed, before the code will be executed.<br> But to solve this you can use the <strong>delayed expansion</strong... | 64, 2631, 7002, 19675 | batch-file, cmd, delayedvariableexpansion, windows | <h1>Why are my set commands resulting in nothing getting stored?</h1>
<p>I am trying to access the value of TOMCAT_VER later on, but it appears as an empty string.</p>
<pre><code>if exist "%_REALPATH%\tomcat-%TOMCAT_VER2%" (
set CATALINA_HOME=%_REALPATH%\tomcat-%TOMCAT_VER2%
set TOMCAT_VER=%TOMCAT_VER2%
echo "%T... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,374 | cmd | # Why are my set commands resulting in nothing getting stored?
I am trying to access the value of TOMCAT_VER later on, but it appears as an empty string.
```
if exist "%_REALPATH%\tomcat-%TOMCAT_VER2%" (
set CATALINA_HOME=%_REALPATH%\tomcat-%TOMCAT_VER2%
set TOMCAT_VER=%TOMCAT_VER2%
echo "%TOMCAT_VER%"
) else i... | You found the bbb (batch beginner bug), but not the variable is empty, it's the expansion that doesn't work as expected.
Percent expansion is done when a line or a complete parenthesis block is parsed, before the code will be executed.
But to solve this you can use the **delayed expansion**, this doesn't expand at p... |
43234667 | tf.layers.batch_normalization large test error | 21 | 2017-04-05 14:50:58 | <p>I'm trying to use batch normalization. I tried to use tf.layers.batch_normalization on a simple conv net for mnist.</p>
<p>I get high accuracy for train step (>98%) but very low test accuracy (<50%). I tried to change momentum values (I tried 0.8,0.9,0.99,0.999) and to play to with batch sizes but it always beh... | 12,914 | 7,821,304 | 2018-01-14 14:30:49 | 43,276,405 | 43 | 2017-04-07 10:56:45 | 7,832,197 | 2017-04-07 10:56:45 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/43234667 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/43276405 | <p>The operations which <code>tf.layers.batch_normalization</code> adds to update mean and variance don't automatically get added as dependencies of the train operation - so if you don't do anything extra, they never get run.
(Unfortunately, the documentation doesn't currently mention this. I'm opening an issue about ... | <p>The operations which <code>tf.layers.batch_normalization</code> adds to update mean and variance don't automatically get added as dependencies of the train operation - so if you don't do anything extra, they never get run. (Unfortunately, the documentation doesn't currently mention this. I'm opening an issue about ... | 124994 | batch-normalization | <h1>tf.layers.batch_normalization large test error</h1>
<p>I'm trying to use batch normalization. I tried to use tf.layers.batch_normalization on a simple conv net for mnist.</p>
<p>I get high accuracy for train step (>98%) but very low test accuracy (<50%). I tried to change momentum values (I tried 0.8,0.9,0.99,... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,375 | cmd | # tf.layers.batch_normalization large test error
I'm trying to use batch normalization. I tried to use tf.layers.batch_normalization on a simple conv net for mnist.
I get high accuracy for train step (>98%) but very low test accuracy (<50%). I tried to change momentum values (I tried 0.8,0.9,0.99,0.999) and to play t... | The operations which `tf.layers.batch_normalization` adds to update mean and variance don't automatically get added as dependencies of the train operation - so if you don't do anything extra, they never get run.
(Unfortunately, the documentation doesn't currently mention this. I'm opening an issue about it.)
Luckily, ... |
8666225 | How to test if a path is a file or directory in Windows batch file? | 20 | 2011-12-29 09:50:43 | <p>I searched here, found someone using this</p>
<pre><code>set is_dir=0
for %%i in ("%~1") do if exist "%%~si"\nul set is_dir=1
</code></pre>
<p>but didn't work, when <code>%1==c:\this is a file with spaces.csproj</code>, the test still success, which means it will still be treated as a folder!!!</p>
<p>anyone know... | 33,796 | 1,039,275 | 2023-10-24 04:39:30 | 8,669,636 | 43 | 2011-12-29 15:21:34 | 1,012,053 | 2019-10-31 12:09:10 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/8666225 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/8669636 | <p>I know the <code>if exist path\nul</code> test for a folder used to work on MS-DOS. I don't know if it was broken with the introduction of long file names.</p>
<p>I knew that <code>if exist "long path\nul"</code> does not work on Windows batch. I did not realize until today that <code>if exist path\nul</code> works... | <p>I know the <code>if exist path\nul</code> test for a folder used to work on MS-DOS. I don't know if it was broken with the introduction of long file names.</p> <p>I knew that <code>if exist "long path\nul"</code> does not work on Windows batch. I did not realize until today that <code>if exist path\nul</code> works... | 64, 2631, 7002 | batch-file, cmd, windows | <h1>How to test if a path is a file or directory in Windows batch file?</h1>
<p>I searched here, found someone using this</p>
<pre><code>set is_dir=0
for %%i in ("%~1") do if exist "%%~si"\nul set is_dir=1
</code></pre>
<p>but didn't work, when <code>%1==c:\this is a file with spaces.csproj</code>, the test still suc... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,376 | cmd | # How to test if a path is a file or directory in Windows batch file?
I searched here, found someone using this
```
set is_dir=0
for %%i in ("%~1") do if exist "%%~si"\nul set is_dir=1
```
but didn't work, when `%1==c:\this is a file with spaces.csproj`, the test still success, which means it will still be treated a... | I know the `if exist path\nul` test for a folder used to work on MS-DOS. I don't know if it was broken with the introduction of long file names.
I knew that `if exist "long path\nul"` does not work on Windows batch. I did not realize until today that `if exist path\nul` works on Vista and beyond as long as path is in ... |
1807425 | Recursively delete all folders starting with | 12 | 2009-11-27 08:30:52 | <p>I need to write a command in a .bat file that recursively deletes all the folders starting with a certain string. How may I achieve this ?</p>
| 25,484 | 118,437 | 2017-12-10 19:03:37 | 2,829,351 | 43 | 2010-05-13 18:39:28 | 260,080 | 2011-03-22 09:15:36 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/1807425 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/2829351 | <p>This is the complete answer you are looking for:</p>
<pre><code>FOR /D /R %%X IN (certain_string*) DO RD /S /Q "%%X"
</code></pre>
<p>where obviously you need to replace <code>certain_string</code> with the string your folders start with.</p>
<p>This deletes <strong>RECURSIVELY</strong> as you asked (I mean it go... | <p>This is the complete answer you are looking for:</p> <pre><code>FOR /D /R %%X IN (certain_string*) DO RD /S /Q "%%X" </code></pre> <p>where obviously you need to replace <code>certain_string</code> with the string your folders start with.</p> <p>This deletes <strong>RECURSIVELY</strong> as you asked (I mean it go... | 64, 218, 578, 1231, 7002 | batch-file, command-line, directory, recursion, windows | <h1>Recursively delete all folders starting with</h1>
<p>I need to write a command in a .bat file that recursively deletes all the folders starting with a certain string. How may I achieve this ?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,377 | cmd | # Recursively delete all folders starting with
I need to write a command in a .bat file that recursively deletes all the folders starting with a certain string. How may I achieve this ? | This is the complete answer you are looking for:
```
FOR /D /R %%X IN (certain_string*) DO RD /S /Q "%%X"
```
where obviously you need to replace `certain_string` with the string your folders start with.
This deletes **RECURSIVELY** as you asked (I mean it goes throught all folders and subfolders). |
4228807 | Copy files without overwrite | 134 | 2010-11-19 19:50:42 | <p>I just can't seem to find a way on the command line to say "copy all the files from directory A to directory B, but if the file already exists in directory B, don't overwrite it, no matter which file is newer, and don't prompt me."</p>
<p>I have been through copy, move, xcopy & robocopy, and the closest I can g... | 282,813 | 513,915 | 2025-03-20 11:23:18 | 4,228,911 | 42 | 2010-11-19 20:04:21 | 414 | 2012-09-01 19:43:49 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/4228807 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/4228911 | <pre><code>For %F In ("C:\From\*.*") Do If Not Exist "C:\To\%~nxF" Copy "%F" "C:\To\%~nxF"
</code></pre>
| <pre><code>For %F In ("C:\From\*.*") Do If Not Exist "C:\To\%~nxF" Copy "%F" "C:\To\%~nxF" </code></pre> | 64, 4710, 7002, 11635 | batch-file, robocopy, windows, xcopy | <h1>Copy files without overwrite</h1>
<p>I just can't seem to find a way on the command line to say "copy all the files from directory A to directory B, but if the file already exists in directory B, don't overwrite it, no matter which file is newer, and don't prompt me."</p>
<p>I have been through copy, move, xcopy &... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,378 | cmd | # Copy files without overwrite
I just can't seem to find a way on the command line to say "copy all the files from directory A to directory B, but if the file already exists in directory B, don't overwrite it, no matter which file is newer, and don't prompt me."
I have been through copy, move, xcopy & robocopy, and t... | ```
For %F In ("C:\From\*.*") Do If Not Exist "C:\To\%~nxF" Copy "%F" "C:\To\%~nxF"
``` |
130193 | Is it possible to modify a registry entry via a .bat/.cmd script? | 53 | 2008-09-24 21:52:10 | <p>Is it possible to modify a registry value (whether string or DWORD) via a .bat/.cmd script?</p>
| 198,211 | 3,153 | 2024-04-30 15:24:25 | 130,202 | 42 | 2008-09-24 21:54:20 | 143,732 | 2013-02-25 18:49:27 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/130193 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/130202 | <p>You can use the REG command. From <a href="http://www.ss64.com/nt/reg.html" rel="noreferrer">http://www.ss64.com/nt/reg.html</a>:</p>
<pre><code>Syntax:
REG QUERY [ROOT\]RegKey /v ValueName [/s]
REG QUERY [ROOT\]RegKey /ve --This returns the (default) value
REG ADD [ROOT\]RegKey /v ValueName [/t DataTyp... | <p>You can use the REG command. From <a href="http://www.ss64.com/nt/reg.html" rel="noreferrer">http://www.ss64.com/nt/reg.html</a>:</p> <pre><code>Syntax: REG QUERY [ROOT\]RegKey /v ValueName [/s] REG QUERY [ROOT\]RegKey /ve --This returns the (default) value REG ADD [ROOT\]RegKey /v ValueName [/t DataTyp... | 64, 263, 1362, 2631, 7002 | automation, batch-file, cmd, registry, windows | <h1>Is it possible to modify a registry entry via a .bat/.cmd script?</h1>
<p>Is it possible to modify a registry value (whether string or DWORD) via a .bat/.cmd script?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,380 | cmd | # Is it possible to modify a registry entry via a .bat/.cmd script?
Is it possible to modify a registry value (whether string or DWORD) via a .bat/.cmd script? | You can use the REG command. From <http://www.ss64.com/nt/reg.html>:
```
Syntax:
REG QUERY [ROOT\]RegKey /v ValueName [/s]
REG QUERY [ROOT\]RegKey /ve --This returns the (default) value
REG ADD [ROOT\]RegKey /v ValueName [/t DataType] [/S Separator] [/d Data] [/f]
REG ADD [ROOT\]RegKey /ve [/d Data] [/f... |
1015163 | heredoc for Windows batch? | 51 | 2009-06-18 21:01:31 | <p>Is there a way of specifying multiline strings in batch in a way similar to heredoc in unix shells. Something similar to:</p>
<pre><code>cat <<EOF > out.txt
bla
bla
..
EOF
</code></pre>
<p>The idea is to create a customized file from a template file..</p>
| 30,523 | 97,160 | 2025-12-03 06:46:12 | 1,015,471 | 42 | 2009-06-18 22:10:27 | 20,713 | 2009-06-18 22:10:27 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/1015163 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/1015471 | <p>Not as far as I know.</p>
<p>The closest I know of is</p>
<pre><code>> out.txt (
@echo.bla
@echo.bla
...
)
</code></pre>
<p>(<code>@</code> prevents the command shell itself from printing the commands it's running, and <code>echo.</code> allows you to start a line with a space.)</p>
| <p>Not as far as I know.</p> <p>The closest I know of is</p> <pre><code>> out.txt ( @echo.bla @echo.bla ... ) </code></pre> <p>(<code>@</code> prevents the command shell itself from printing the commands it's running, and <code>echo.</code> allows you to start a line with a space.)</p> | 1478, 7002, 7449 | batch-file, heredoc, templates | <h1>heredoc for Windows batch?</h1>
<p>Is there a way of specifying multiline strings in batch in a way similar to heredoc in unix shells. Something similar to:</p>
<pre><code>cat <<EOF > out.txt
bla
bla
..
EOF
</code></pre>
<p>The idea is to create a customized file from a template file..</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,381 | cmd | # heredoc for Windows batch?
Is there a way of specifying multiline strings in batch in a way similar to heredoc in unix shells. Something similar to:
```
cat <<EOF > out.txt
bla
bla
..
EOF
```
The idea is to create a customized file from a template file.. | Not as far as I know.
The closest I know of is
```
> out.txt (
@echo.bla
@echo.bla
...
)
```
(`@` prevents the command shell itself from printing the commands it's running, and `echo.` allows you to start a line with a space.) |
31201631 | Execute CMD commands using C++ | 38 | 2015-07-03 08:01:20 | <p>In my project I want to execute some CMD commands. What is the syntax for doing that using C++.</p>
| 166,751 | 5,074,328 | 2018-11-15 16:42:19 | 31,201,720 | 42 | 2015-07-03 08:06:41 | 4,748,205 | 2018-11-15 16:42:19 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/31201631 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/31201720 | <p>You can execute Windows Command prompt commands using a C++ function called <code>system();</code>. <strong><em>For safer standards</em></strong> you are recommended to use Windows specific API'S like <strong><em>ShellExecute</em></strong> or <strong><em>ShellExecuteEx</em></strong>. Here is how to run CMD command u... | <p>You can execute Windows Command prompt commands using a C++ function called <code>system();</code>. <strong><em>For safer standards</em></strong> you are recommended to use Windows specific API'S like <strong><em>ShellExecute</em></strong> or <strong><em>ShellExecuteEx</em></strong>. Here is how to run CMD command u... | 10, 64, 1796, 2631 | c++, cmd, command, windows | <h1>Execute CMD commands using C++</h1>
<p>In my project I want to execute some CMD commands. What is the syntax for doing that using C++.</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,382 | cmd | # Execute CMD commands using C++
In my project I want to execute some CMD commands. What is the syntax for doing that using C++. | You can execute Windows Command prompt commands using a C++ function called `system();`. ***For safer standards*** you are recommended to use Windows specific API'S like ***ShellExecute*** or ***ShellExecuteEx***. Here is how to run CMD command using `system()` function.
You should place the CMD command like shown bel... |
20782734 | Open a URL without using a browser from a batch file | 36 | 2013-12-26 09:56:16 | <p>I want to open a particular URL without directly opening the browser using only a batch file. I know I can use something like:</p>
<pre><code>START www.google.com
</code></pre>
<p>But I want to open a URL without using a browser. Is this possible?</p>
<p>The reason is that I have to open like 30 URLs, and I don't... | 182,412 | 2,274,622 | 2022-05-29 08:25:25 | 20,787,029 | 42 | 2013-12-26 15:14:33 | 2,861,476 | 2019-09-19 15:57:10 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/20782734 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/20787029 | <p>If all you want is to request the URL and if it needs to be done from batch file, without anything outside of the OS, this can help you:</p>
<pre><code>@if (@This==@IsBatch) @then
@echo off
rem **** batch zone *********************************************************
setlocal enableextensions disabledelayedexp... | <p>If all you want is to request the URL and if it needs to be done from batch file, without anything outside of the OS, this can help you:</p> <pre><code>@if (@This==@IsBatch) @then @echo off rem **** batch zone ********************************************************* setlocal enableextensions disabledelayedexp... | 2631, 7002 | batch-file, cmd | <h1>Open a URL without using a browser from a batch file</h1>
<p>I want to open a particular URL without directly opening the browser using only a batch file. I know I can use something like:</p>
<pre><code>START www.google.com
</code></pre>
<p>But I want to open a URL without using a browser. Is this possible?</p>
... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,383 | cmd | # Open a URL without using a browser from a batch file
I want to open a particular URL without directly opening the browser using only a batch file. I know I can use something like:
```
START www.google.com
```
But I want to open a URL without using a browser. Is this possible?
The reason is that I have to open lik... | If all you want is to request the URL and if it needs to be done from batch file, without anything outside of the OS, this can help you:
```
@if (@This==@IsBatch) @then
@echo off
rem **** batch zone *********************************************************
setlocal enableextensions disabledelayedexpansion
re... |
19121138 | Batch file 'for' loops - multiple lines | 33 | 2013-10-01 16:16:38 | <p>Why will the following lines work in a batch file?</p>
<pre><code> for %%a in ("C:\Test\*.txt") do set FileName=%%~a
echo Filename is: %FileName%
</code></pre>
<p>But these won't?:</p>
<pre><code> for %%a in ("C:\Test\*.txt") do (
set FileName=%%~a
echo Filename is: %FileName%
)
</code></pre>
<p>It... | 52,514 | 1,547,084 | 2021-01-29 21:46:29 | 19,121,310 | 42 | 2013-10-01 16:25:14 | 2,093,352 | 2021-01-29 21:46:29 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/19121138 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/19121310 | <p>It is because everything between the parentheses is loaded as one line. So <code>%FileName%</code> is expanded (at load time) before it is set (at run time). If you need to use the second format, you need to enable delayed expansion. Then you will have difficulty if the filename contains a <code>!</code>. This would... | <p>It is because everything between the parentheses is loaded as one line. So <code>%FileName%</code> is expanded (at load time) before it is set (at run time). If you need to use the second format, you need to enable delayed expansion. Then you will have difficulty if the filename contains a <code>!</code>. This would... | 2531, 7002 | batch-file, for-loop | <h1>Batch file 'for' loops - multiple lines</h1>
<p>Why will the following lines work in a batch file?</p>
<pre><code> for %%a in ("C:\Test\*.txt") do set FileName=%%~a
echo Filename is: %FileName%
</code></pre>
<p>But these won't?:</p>
<pre><code> for %%a in ("C:\Test\*.txt") do (
set FileName=%%~a
ech... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,384 | cmd | # Batch file 'for' loops - multiple lines
Why will the following lines work in a batch file?
```
for %%a in ("C:\Test\*.txt") do set FileName=%%~a
echo Filename is: %FileName%
```
But these won't?:
```
for %%a in ("C:\Test\*.txt") do (
set FileName=%%~a
echo Filename is: %FileName%
)
```
It's like ... | It is because everything between the parentheses is loaded as one line. So `%FileName%` is expanded (at load time) before it is set (at run time). If you need to use the second format, you need to enable delayed expansion. Then you will have difficulty if the filename contains a `!`. This would work if there are no par... |
10229324 | Pass parameter to MySQL script command line | 33 | 2012-04-19 13:39:20 | <p>Is there any option to pass a parameter from the command line to MySQL script?</p>
<p>Something like @start_date in this example:</p>
<pre><code>mysql –uuser_id -ppassword –h mysql-host -A -e
"set @start_date=${start_date}; source ${sql_script};" >${data_file};
</code></pre>
| 51,527 | 1,083,423 | 2021-04-06 18:39:43 | 10,265,580 | 42 | 2012-04-22 05:49:37 | 1,083,423 | 2014-01-17 23:21:27 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/10229324 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/10265580 | <p>Found an answer on the net <a href="http://databobjr.blogspot.com/2011/07/passing-parameters-to-mysql-query.html" rel="noreferrer">here</a>.</p>
<p>Basically, suppose that we want to run this query:</p>
<pre><code>Select c_id, c_first_name,c_last_name, c_address,last_modified_date
from customer
where last_modified... | <p>Found an answer on the net <a href="http://databobjr.blogspot.com/2011/07/passing-parameters-to-mysql-query.html" rel="noreferrer">here</a>.</p> <p>Basically, suppose that we want to run this query:</p> <pre><code>Select c_id, c_first_name,c_last_name, c_address,last_modified_date from customer where last_modified... | 21, 2631 | cmd, mysql | <h1>Pass parameter to MySQL script command line</h1>
<p>Is there any option to pass a parameter from the command line to MySQL script?</p>
<p>Something like @start_date in this example:</p>
<pre><code>mysql –uuser_id -ppassword –h mysql-host -A -e
"set @start_date=${start_date}; source ${sql_script};" >${data_fil... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,385 | cmd | # Pass parameter to MySQL script command line
Is there any option to pass a parameter from the command line to MySQL script?
Something like @start_date in this example:
```
mysql –uuser_id -ppassword –h mysql-host -A -e
"set @start_date=${start_date}; source ${sql_script};" >${data_file};
``` | Found an answer on the net [here](http://databobjr.blogspot.com/2011/07/passing-parameters-to-mysql-query.html).
Basically, suppose that we want to run this query:
```
Select c_id, c_first_name,c_last_name, c_address,last_modified_date
from customer
where last_modified_date >=@start_date and last_modified_date <= @en... |
17900954 | Add “python2” path to command line on Windows 7 | 29 | 2013-07-27 18:13:46 | <p>I've been trying to add the <code>python2</code> path to command line on Windows 7. </p>
<p>I have tried to do it this way:</p>
<pre><code>C:\>set python2 = C:\Python27\python.exe
</code></pre>
<p>But <code>cmd</code> told me that:</p>
<pre><code>'python2' is not recognized as an internal or external command.... | 44,212 | null | 2020-05-27 07:04:25 | 17,900,974 | 42 | 2013-07-27 18:15:49 | 2,225,682 | 2018-08-13 15:54:42 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/17900954 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/17900974 | <p>This answer copied from <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/a/17836439/2225682">my own answer</a>, and customized to this question.</p>
<p>Try following command.</p>
<pre><code>set path=%path%;c:\python27
</code></pre>
<p><code>PATH</code> is set only for the cmd.exe in which you run the above command.</p>
<p>To ... | <p>This answer copied from <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/a/17836439/2225682">my own answer</a>, and customized to this question.</p> <p>Try following command.</p> <pre><code>set path=%path%;c:\python27 </code></pre> <p><code>PATH</code> is set only for the cmd.exe in which you run the above command.</p> <p>To ... | 16, 64, 2631, 6268, 34595 | cmd, path, python, windows, windows-7 | <h1>Add “python2” path to command line on Windows 7</h1>
<p>I've been trying to add the <code>python2</code> path to command line on Windows 7. </p>
<p>I have tried to do it this way:</p>
<pre><code>C:\>set python2 = C:\Python27\python.exe
</code></pre>
<p>But <code>cmd</code> told me that:</p>
<pre><code>'pytho... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,387 | cmd | # Add “python2” path to command line on Windows 7
I've been trying to add the `python2` path to command line on Windows 7.
I have tried to do it this way:
```
C:\>set python2 = C:\Python27\python.exe
```
But `cmd` told me that:
```
'python2' is not recognized as an internal or external command.
```
So how can I a... | This answer copied from [my own answer](https://stackoverflow.com/a/17836439/2225682), and customized to this question.
Try following command.
```
set path=%path%;c:\python27
```
`PATH` is set only for the cmd.exe in which you run the above command.
To permanently set PATH:
1. Right click **My computer** in the de... |
8898088 | single line for statement: %%i 'unexpected at this time' | 27 | 2012-01-17 16:23:19 | <pre><code>for /r %%i in (*) do (echo %%i)
</code></pre>
<p>Results in</p>
<blockquote>
<p>%%i was unexpected at this time</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Why?</p>
| 49,668 | 178,511 | 2024-08-13 16:10:19 | 8,898,432 | 42 | 2012-01-17 16:47:21 | 1,012,053 | 2020-10-26 11:32:26 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/8898088 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/8898432 | <p>You must be trying to run the command from the command line and not from within a batch file. Use a single % instead of two when running from the command line.</p>
<pre><code>for /r %i in (*) do (echo %i)
</code></pre>
<p>Type <code>HELP FOR</code> from the command line and read the 3rd paragraph.</p>
| <p>You must be trying to run the command from the command line and not from within a batch file. Use a single % instead of two when running from the command line.</p> <pre><code>for /r %i in (*) do (echo %i) </code></pre> <p>Type <code>HELP FOR</code> from the command line and read the 3rd paragraph.</p> | 2531, 2631 | cmd, for-loop | <h1>single line for statement: %%i 'unexpected at this time'</h1>
<pre><code>for /r %%i in (*) do (echo %%i)
</code></pre>
<p>Results in</p>
<blockquote>
<p>%%i was unexpected at this time</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Why?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,388 | cmd | # single line for statement: %%i 'unexpected at this time'
```
for /r %%i in (*) do (echo %%i)
```
Results in
> %%i was unexpected at this time
Why? | You must be trying to run the command from the command line and not from within a batch file. Use a single % instead of two when running from the command line.
```
for /r %i in (*) do (echo %i)
```
Type `HELP FOR` from the command line and read the 3rd paragraph. |
50243229 | run batch file in npm script | 25 | 2018-05-08 22:44:57 | <p>Is it possible and how to run a batch script in npm command? </p>
<p>I have an angular project, in <code>package.json</code> file, under <code>scripts</code> section, I want to define a npm command to run batch script. I know I can run shell script with keyword <code>bash</code> e.g. </p>
<pre class="lang-json pre... | 29,624 | 2,480,414 | 2022-02-02 09:17:37 | 50,366,466 | 42 | 2018-05-16 08:57:07 | 1,611,459 | 2018-05-16 09:04:24 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/50243229 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/50366466 | <p>To help provide context to this answer, let's say we two batch files named <code>say-hello.bat</code> and <code>say-hello-cmd</code>. Both batch files have the same simple contrived content as follows:</p>
<pre><code>echo Hello World
</code></pre>
<p>When invoking either of the two batch files via <code>npm-scri... | <p>To help provide context to this answer, let's say we two batch files named <code>say-hello.bat</code> and <code>say-hello-cmd</code>. Both batch files have the same simple contrived content as follows:</p> <pre><code>echo Hello World </code></pre> <p>When invoking either of the two batch files via <code>npm-scri... | 7002, 122330 | batch-file, npm-scripts | <h1>run batch file in npm script</h1>
<p>Is it possible and how to run a batch script in npm command? </p>
<p>I have an angular project, in <code>package.json</code> file, under <code>scripts</code> section, I want to define a npm command to run batch script. I know I can run shell script with keyword <code>bash</code... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,389 | cmd | # run batch file in npm script
Is it possible and how to run a batch script in npm command?
I have an angular project, in `package.json` file, under `scripts` section, I want to define a npm command to run batch script. I know I can run shell script with keyword `bash` e.g.
```
"start": "cd mydir && bash ./myscript"... | To help provide context to this answer, let's say we two batch files named `say-hello.bat` and `say-hello-cmd`. Both batch files have the same simple contrived content as follows:
```
echo Hello World
```
When invoking either of the two batch files via `npm-scripts`, we expect the console to log:
> `Hello World`
**... |
7931997 | Setting Android AVD Command Line Hardware Profile | 25 | 2011-10-28 16:21:09 | <p>When creating a new Android AVD through command line through the following command:</p>
<pre><code>android create avd -n <name>
</code></pre>
<p>You're met with the following output:</p>
<pre><code>Do you wish to create a custom hardware profile [no]
</code></pre>
<p>I've been tasked with created a fully-a... | 9,614 | 1,018,713 | 2017-05-12 04:36:39 | 7,932,089 | 42 | 2011-10-28 16:30:40 | 1,001,360 | 2011-10-28 16:30:40 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/7931997 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/7932089 | <p>try</p>
<pre><code>echo no | android create avd -n <name>
</code></pre>
| <p>try</p> <pre><code>echo no | android create avd -n <name> </code></pre> | 531, 1231, 1386, 7002, 40048 | android, android-virtual-device, batch-file, command-line, scripting | <h1>Setting Android AVD Command Line Hardware Profile</h1>
<p>When creating a new Android AVD through command line through the following command:</p>
<pre><code>android create avd -n <name>
</code></pre>
<p>You're met with the following output:</p>
<pre><code>Do you wish to create a custom hardware profile [no... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,390 | cmd | # Setting Android AVD Command Line Hardware Profile
When creating a new Android AVD through command line through the following command:
```
android create avd -n <name>
```
You're met with the following output:
```
Do you wish to create a custom hardware profile [no]
```
I've been tasked with created a fully-autom... | try
```
echo no | android create avd -n <name>
``` |
19765536 | Compile all .c files in a directory using GCC compiler in CMD | 22 | 2013-11-04 10:14:29 | <p>Is there a way to compile all <code>.c</code> files in a given folder by using the command line with GCC compiler ?<br>
I've seen this page for Linux : <a href="http://www.commandlinefu.com/commands/view/3230/compile-all-c-files-in-a-directory" rel="noreferrer">http://www.commandlinefu.com/commands/view/3230/compile... | 53,023 | 1,405,268 | 2020-06-04 19:41:15 | 19,765,645 | 42 | 2013-11-04 10:20:53 | 2,003,898 | 2015-01-13 19:14:20 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/19765536 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/19765645 | <p>I guess gcc itself doesn't have such a parameter.</p>
<p>But you can try the regular wildcard argument of <code>gcc *.c -o Output</code> where the <code>*</code> (wildcard) is to read as "any".</p>
| <p>I guess gcc itself doesn't have such a parameter.</p> <p>But you can try the regular wildcard argument of <code>gcc *.c -o Output</code> where the <code>*</code> (wildcard) is to read as "any".</p> | 1477, 2631, 4545 | cmd, compilation, gcc | <h1>Compile all .c files in a directory using GCC compiler in CMD</h1>
<p>Is there a way to compile all <code>.c</code> files in a given folder by using the command line with GCC compiler ?<br>
I've seen this page for Linux : <a href="http://www.commandlinefu.com/commands/view/3230/compile-all-c-files-in-a-directory" r... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,391 | cmd | # Compile all .c files in a directory using GCC compiler in CMD
Is there a way to compile all `.c` files in a given folder by using the command line with GCC compiler ?
I've seen this page for Linux : <http://www.commandlinefu.com/commands/view/3230/compile-all-c-files-in-a-directory> but couldn't find any equivalen... | I guess gcc itself doesn't have such a parameter.
But you can try the regular wildcard argument of `gcc *.c -o Output` where the `*` (wildcard) is to read as "any". |
1869155 | Math on batch (win) | 22 | 2009-12-08 19:06:27 | <p>I am developing a CMD batch. I want to do some math in it. This formula: <code>(x+1)100:y</code></p>
<p>So in batch, <code>x = %x%, and y = %y%</code>. I know how to set the variables. Now, how can batch calculate this? (WINDOWS CMD) </p>
<p>Do I need something extra?</p>
<p>(I need this to be available to users... | 60,939 | 111,731 | 2023-05-21 13:35:48 | 1,869,198 | 42 | 2009-12-08 19:14:26 | 91,756 | 2019-01-14 15:08:27 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/1869155 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/1869198 | <p>The set command supports some limited calculation. In your case, you want:
<code>set /a result=(100*x)/y</code></p>
<p>Run <code>set /?</code> to see full documentation on what is supported. The <code>/a</code> switch does automatic variable substitution, so you can use <code>x</code> instead of <code>%x%</code>.... | <p>The set command supports some limited calculation. In your case, you want: <code>set /a result=(100*x)/y</code></p> <p>Run <code>set /?</code> to see full documentation on what is supported. The <code>/a</code> switch does automatic variable substitution, so you can use <code>x</code> instead of <code>%x%</code>.... | 259, 2631, 7002, 8908, 34595 | batch-file, cmd, formula, math, windows-7 | <h1>Math on batch (win)</h1>
<p>I am developing a CMD batch. I want to do some math in it. This formula: <code>(x+1)100:y</code></p>
<p>So in batch, <code>x = %x%, and y = %y%</code>. I know how to set the variables. Now, how can batch calculate this? (WINDOWS CMD) </p>
<p>Do I need something extra?</p>
<p>(I need ... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,392 | cmd | # Math on batch (win)
I am developing a CMD batch. I want to do some math in it. This formula: `(x+1)100:y`
So in batch, `x = %x%, and y = %y%`. I know how to set the variables. Now, how can batch calculate this? (WINDOWS CMD)
Do I need something extra?
(I need this to be available to users of Windows XP to 7.) | The set command supports some limited calculation. In your case, you want:
`set /a result=(100*x)/y`
Run `set /?` to see full documentation on what is supported. The `/a` switch does automatic variable substitution, so you can use `x` instead of `%x%`. |
12870880 | Run .php file in Windows Command Prompt (cmd) | 20 | 2012-10-13 07:11:39 | <p>I want to run a <code>.php</code> file in windows cmd.
I followed this (suggestion)
<a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/2920903/php-is-not-recognized-as-an-intern-command-using-windows">php is not recognized as an internal command (in Windows)</a></p>
<p>But it did not work. </p>
<p>I tried this command p... | 163,076 | 1,687,804 | 2024-06-25 09:35:33 | 12,870,987 | 42 | 2012-10-13 07:29:34 | 1,142,004 | 2017-10-29 12:25:21 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/12870880 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/12870987 | <p><strong>If running Windows 10:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Open the start menu</li>
<li>Type <code>path</code></li>
<li>Click <strong><em>Edit the system environment variables</em></strong> (usually, it's the top search result) and continue on step <strong>6</strong> below.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>If on older Windows:</st... | <p><strong>If running Windows 10:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Open the start menu</li> <li>Type <code>path</code></li> <li>Click <strong><em>Edit the system environment variables</em></strong> (usually, it's the top search result) and continue on step <strong>6</strong> below.</li> </ol> <p><strong>If on older Windows:</st... | 5, 2631 | cmd, php | <h1>Run .php file in Windows Command Prompt (cmd)</h1>
<p>I want to run a <code>.php</code> file in windows cmd.
I followed this (suggestion)
<a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/2920903/php-is-not-recognized-as-an-intern-command-using-windows">php is not recognized as an internal command (in Windows)</a></p>
... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,393 | cmd | # Run .php file in Windows Command Prompt (cmd)
I want to run a `.php` file in windows cmd.
I followed this (suggestion)
[php is not recognized as an internal command (in Windows)](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/2920903/php-is-not-recognized-as-an-intern-command-using-windows)
But it did not work.
I tried this ... | **If running Windows 10:**
1. Open the start menu
2. Type `path`
3. Click ***Edit the system environment variables*** (usually, it's the top search result) and continue on step **6** below.
**If on older Windows:**
1. Show Desktop.
2. Right Click ***My Computer*** shortcut in the desktop.
3. Click ***Properties***.
... |
9203362 | C color text in terminal applications in windows | 18 | 2012-02-08 23:45:09 | <p>I know "textcolor();" is for C++ and i've seen methods for unix...
but is there way for windows also?</p>
<pre><code>#include <stdio.h>
int main()
{
printf("\ntest - C programming text color!");
printf("\n--------------------------------");
printf("\n\n\t\t-BREAK-\n\n");
textcolor(15);
pri... | 41,626 | 883,015 | 2023-11-20 19:34:18 | 9,203,489 | 42 | 2012-02-08 23:57:21 | 195,701 | 2012-02-09 02:34:46 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/9203362 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/9203489 | <p>Since you want a C and Windows specific solution, I'd recommend using the <code>SetConsoleTextAttribute()</code> function in the Win32 API. You'll need to grab a handle to the console, and then pass it with the appropriate attributes.</p>
<p>As a simple example:</p>
<pre><code>/* Change console text color, then re... | <p>Since you want a C and Windows specific solution, I'd recommend using the <code>SetConsoleTextAttribute()</code> function in the Win32 API. You'll need to grab a handle to the console, and then pass it with the appropriate attributes.</p> <p>As a simple example:</p> <pre><code>/* Change console text color, then re... | 8, 64, 2631, 9938, 15256 | c, cmd, command-prompt, textcolor, windows | <h1>C color text in terminal applications in windows</h1>
<p>I know "textcolor();" is for C++ and i've seen methods for unix...
but is there way for windows also?</p>
<pre><code>#include <stdio.h>
int main()
{
printf("\ntest - C programming text color!");
printf("\n--------------------------------");
... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,394 | cmd | # C color text in terminal applications in windows
I know "textcolor();" is for C++ and i've seen methods for unix...
but is there way for windows also?
```
#include <stdio.h>
int main()
{
printf("\ntest - C programming text color!");
printf("\n--------------------------------");
printf("\n\n\t\t-BREAK-\n... | Since you want a C and Windows specific solution, I'd recommend using the `SetConsoleTextAttribute()` function in the Win32 API. You'll need to grab a handle to the console, and then pass it with the appropriate attributes.
As a simple example:
```
/* Change console text color, then restore it back to normal. */
#inc... |
21765687 | remove quotes "" from string in batch file | 17 | 2014-02-13 21:18:13 | <p>I use:</p>
<pre><code>FOR /F "delims=" %%G IN ("%command%") DO SET command=%%~G
</code></pre>
<p>to remove "" quotes from variable %command%. If command = <strong>"Shutdown /s /t 00"</strong>, after this line it will be: <strong>Shutdown /s /t 00</strong>. and it works.
But when command contains a string where are... | 37,505 | 2,426,559 | 2023-12-05 17:19:23 | 21,765,973 | 42 | 2014-02-13 21:34:50 | 2,844,742 | 2014-02-13 21:34:50 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/21765687 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/21765973 | <p>Instead of your for loop through the command, you could just use string manipulation.</p>
<pre><code>set command=%command:"=%
</code></pre>
<p>the values after <code>command</code> are <code>"=<nul></code> so you're getting rid of quotation marks in the variable command. Just as an extra example, you could a... | <p>Instead of your for loop through the command, you could just use string manipulation.</p> <pre><code>set command=%command:"=% </code></pre> <p>the values after <code>command</code> are <code>"=<nul></code> so you're getting rid of quotation marks in the variable command. Just as an extra example, you could a... | 64, 7002 | batch-file, windows | <h1>remove quotes "" from string in batch file</h1>
<p>I use:</p>
<pre><code>FOR /F "delims=" %%G IN ("%command%") DO SET command=%%~G
</code></pre>
<p>to remove "" quotes from variable %command%. If command = <strong>"Shutdown /s /t 00"</strong>, after this line it will be: <strong>Shutdown /s /t 00</strong>. and it... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,395 | cmd | # remove quotes "" from string in batch file
I use:
```
FOR /F "delims=" %%G IN ("%command%") DO SET command=%%~G
```
to remove "" quotes from variable %command%. If command = **"Shutdown /s /t 00"**, after this line it will be: **Shutdown /s /t 00**. and it works.
But when command contains a string where are a equa... | Instead of your for loop through the command, you could just use string manipulation.
```
set command=%command:"=%
```
the values after `command` are `"=<nul>` so you're getting rid of quotation marks in the variable command. Just as an extra example, you could also do `%command: =_%` to replace all spaces in command... |
5664761 | How to count no of lines in text file and store the value into a variable using batch script? | 62 | 2011-04-14 14:27:53 | <p>I want to count the no of lines in a text file and then the value has to be stored into a environment variable. The command to count the no of lines is</p>
<pre>
findstr /R /N "^" file.txt | find /C ":"
</pre>
<p>I refered the question <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/1427218">How to store the result o... | 269,348 | 596,370 | 2021-08-05 00:48:34 | 5,665,718 | 41 | 2011-04-14 15:34:27 | 463,115 | 2011-04-14 21:06:32 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/5664761 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/5665718 | <p>You could use the FOR /F loop, to assign the output to a variable. </p>
<p>I use the <code>cmd-variable</code>, so it's not neccessary to escape the pipe or other characters in the cmd-string, as the delayed expansion passes the string "unchanged" to the FOR-Loop.</p>
<pre><code>@echo off
cls
setlocal EnableDelay... | <p>You could use the FOR /F loop, to assign the output to a variable. </p> <p>I use the <code>cmd-variable</code>, so it's not neccessary to escape the pipe or other characters in the cmd-string, as the delayed expansion passes the string "unchanged" to the FOR-Loop.</p> <pre><code>@echo off cls setlocal EnableDelay... | 64, 2631, 7002 | batch-file, cmd, windows | <h1>How to count no of lines in text file and store the value into a variable using batch script?</h1>
<p>I want to count the no of lines in a text file and then the value has to be stored into a environment variable. The command to count the no of lines is</p>
<pre>
findstr /R /N "^" file.txt | find /C ":"
</pre>
<p... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,396 | cmd | # How to count no of lines in text file and store the value into a variable using batch script?
I want to count the no of lines in a text file and then the value has to be stored into a environment variable. The command to count the no of lines is
```
findstr /R /N "^" file.txt | find /C ":"
```
I refered the questi... | You could use the FOR /F loop, to assign the output to a variable.
I use the `cmd-variable`, so it's not neccessary to escape the pipe or other characters in the cmd-string, as the delayed expansion passes the string "unchanged" to the FOR-Loop.
```
@echo off
cls
setlocal EnableDelayedExpansion
set "cmd=findstr /R /N... |
3677773 | How can I run a windows batch file but hide the command window? | 36 | 2010-09-09 14:56:21 | <p>How can I run a windows batch file but hiding the command window? I dont want cmd.exe to be visible on screen when the file is being executed. Is this possible?</p>
| 117,720 | 1,390,354 | 2021-07-09 05:59:07 | 3,696,515 | 41 | 2010-09-12 20:37:26 | 315,935 | 2021-07-09 05:59:07 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/3677773 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/3696515 | <p>If you write an <strong>unmanaged program</strong> and use <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/api/processthreadsapi/nf-processthreadsapi-createprocessa" rel="nofollow noreferrer">CreateProcess</a> API then you should initialize <code>lpStartupInfo</code> parameter of the type <a href="https://l... | <p>If you write an <strong>unmanaged program</strong> and use <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/api/processthreadsapi/nf-processthreadsapi-createprocessa" rel="nofollow noreferrer">CreateProcess</a> API then you should initialize <code>lpStartupInfo</code> parameter of the type <a href="https://l... | 64, 531, 7002 | batch-file, scripting, windows | <h1>How can I run a windows batch file but hide the command window?</h1>
<p>How can I run a windows batch file but hiding the command window? I dont want cmd.exe to be visible on screen when the file is being executed. Is this possible?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,397 | cmd | # How can I run a windows batch file but hide the command window?
How can I run a windows batch file but hiding the command window? I dont want cmd.exe to be visible on screen when the file is being executed. Is this possible? | If you write an **unmanaged program** and use [CreateProcess](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/api/processthreadsapi/nf-processthreadsapi-createprocessa) API then you should initialize `lpStartupInfo` parameter of the type [STARTUPINFO](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/api/processthreadsap... |
13972636 | Jenkins always considers a build successful using batch/bat | 32 | 2012-12-20 12:51:41 | <p>I just joined a company that uses batch files to build a C++ project. The batch does all sorts of things (updates svn, which is now done by jenkins), creates build folders, deletes unnecessary files after building, copies library files to the build folder, etc.</p>
<p>My problem is Jenkins always considers the buil... | 43,793 | 1,918,810 | 2018-06-27 20:19:53 | 13,994,277 | 41 | 2012-12-21 17:04:08 | 1,390,251 | 2014-04-18 12:07:22 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/13972636 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/13994277 | <p>To answer each of your questions -</p>
<ul>
<li><p><strong>Jenkins always return "SUCCESS", even when the Job actually failed</strong>:</p>
<p>Jenkins sets the status of the Job, based on the return-code of the <em>last command</em><br>
that ran in each "<em>Execute windows batch command</em>" block.<br>
If your l... | <p>To answer each of your questions -</p> <ul> <li><p><strong>Jenkins always return "SUCCESS", even when the Job actually failed</strong>:</p> <p>Jenkins sets the status of the Job, based on the return-code of the <em>last command</em><br> that ran in each "<em>Execute windows batch command</em>" block.<br> If your l... | 7002, 64999 | batch-file, jenkins | <h1>Jenkins always considers a build successful using batch/bat</h1>
<p>I just joined a company that uses batch files to build a C++ project. The batch does all sorts of things (updates svn, which is now done by jenkins), creates build folders, deletes unnecessary files after building, copies library files to the build... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,398 | cmd | # Jenkins always considers a build successful using batch/bat
I just joined a company that uses batch files to build a C++ project. The batch does all sorts of things (updates svn, which is now done by jenkins), creates build folders, deletes unnecessary files after building, copies library files to the build folder, ... | To answer each of your questions -
- **Jenkins always return "SUCCESS", even when the Job actually failed**:
Jenkins sets the status of the Job, based on the return-code of the *last command*
that ran in each "*Execute windows batch command*" block.
If your last command is `copy some.log D:`,
Jenkins th... |
2044882 | How to hide batch output | 31 | 2010-01-11 20:58:22 | <p>I am putting the finishing touches to a batch script that transfers the contents of a locally edited web site to the internet.</p>
<p>The script opens in a console window, and outputs quite a lot of stuff the administrator needs to see in case something goes wrong. In that case, though, the output is being sent as ... | 87,913 | 187,606 | 2022-07-18 10:45:58 | 2,044,955 | 41 | 2010-01-11 21:08:25 | 14,569 | 2010-01-11 21:08:25 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/2044882 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/2044955 | <p>Windows actually does have the notion of stdout and stderr. Here's an example:</p>
<p>test.bat:</p>
<pre><code>@echo off
echo verbose stuff 1
echo verbose stuff 2
echo verbose stuff 3
echo important stuff! >&2
echo verbose stuff 4
</code></pre>
<p>If you run it as '<code>test.bat</code>' you'll get the ful... | <p>Windows actually does have the notion of stdout and stderr. Here's an example:</p> <p>test.bat:</p> <pre><code>@echo off echo verbose stuff 1 echo verbose stuff 2 echo verbose stuff 3 echo important stuff! >&2 echo verbose stuff 4 </code></pre> <p>If you run it as '<code>test.bat</code>' you'll get the ful... | 64, 7002 | batch-file, windows | <h1>How to hide batch output</h1>
<p>I am putting the finishing touches to a batch script that transfers the contents of a locally edited web site to the internet.</p>
<p>The script opens in a console window, and outputs quite a lot of stuff the administrator needs to see in case something goes wrong. In that case, th... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,399 | cmd | # How to hide batch output
I am putting the finishing touches to a batch script that transfers the contents of a locally edited web site to the internet.
The script opens in a console window, and outputs quite a lot of stuff the administrator needs to see in case something goes wrong. In that case, though, the output... | Windows actually does have the notion of stdout and stderr. Here's an example:
test.bat:
```
@echo off
echo verbose stuff 1
echo verbose stuff 2
echo verbose stuff 3
echo important stuff! >&2
echo verbose stuff 4
```
If you run it as '`test.bat`' you'll get the full output. If you run it as '`test.bat >nul`' then yo... |
36760127 | How to use the new support for ANSI escape sequences in the Windows 10 console? | 28 | 2016-04-21 05:07:17 | <p>The latest Windows 10 updates include <a href="http://www.nivot.org/blog/post/2016/02/04/Windows-10-TH2-%28v1511%29-Console-Host-Enhancements" rel="noreferrer">support for ANSI escape sequences</a> in conhost.exe.</p>
<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/5j61D.png" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/5j61... | 16,651 | 3,486,684 | 2022-05-18 15:37:29 | 36,760,881 | 41 | 2016-04-21 06:02:19 | 3,826,372 | 2016-04-21 06:37:33 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/36760127 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/36760881 | <p>The problem is that the Python interpreter doesn't enable the processing of ANSI escape sequences. The ANSI sequences work from the Windows command prompt because <code>cmd</code> does enable them. If you start Python from the command prompt you'll find the ANSI sequences do work, including the ones for enabling an... | <p>The problem is that the Python interpreter doesn't enable the processing of ANSI escape sequences. The ANSI sequences work from the Windows command prompt because <code>cmd</code> does enable them. If you start Python from the command prompt you'll find the ANSI sequences do work, including the ones for enabling an... | 16, 2631, 40232, 107329 | cmd, python, windows-10, windows-console | <h1>How to use the new support for ANSI escape sequences in the Windows 10 console?</h1>
<p>The latest Windows 10 updates include <a href="http://www.nivot.org/blog/post/2016/02/04/Windows-10-TH2-%28v1511%29-Console-Host-Enhancements" rel="noreferrer">support for ANSI escape sequences</a> in conhost.exe.</p>
<p><a hre... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,400 | cmd | # How to use the new support for ANSI escape sequences in the Windows 10 console?
The latest Windows 10 updates include [support for ANSI escape sequences](http://www.nivot.org/blog/post/2016/02/04/Windows-10-TH2-%28v1511%29-Console-Host-Enhancements) in conhost.exe.
[ processes. There is one controlling cmd script, a small simple script, which starts the main cmd script. The purpose of the small controlling s... | 79,888 | 1,082,063 | 2022-10-11 10:01:28 | 11,747,041 | 41 | 2012-07-31 18:55:09 | 1,012,053 | 2019-02-28 01:46:49 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/11746079 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/11747041 | <p>You can use the /V option to include the window title in the output and then pipe the result to FIND (or FINDSTR) to filter the result.</p>
<pre><code>tasklist /v | find "UniqueIdentifier"
tasklist /v | findstr /c:"UniqueIdentifier"
</code></pre>
<p>If using FINDSTR then I recommend using the /C option so that you... | <p>You can use the /V option to include the window title in the output and then pipe the result to FIND (or FINDSTR) to filter the result.</p> <pre><code>tasklist /v | find "UniqueIdentifier" tasklist /v | findstr /c:"UniqueIdentifier" </code></pre> <p>If using FINDSTR then I recommend using the /C option so that you... | 2631, 9647, 10052, 34595, 69665 | cmd, filter, tasklist, windows-7, windows-8 | <h1>filter in tasklist.exe does not take wildcards?</h1>
<p>OS: Windows XP, Windows 7 64bit.</p>
<p>We have some fairly hefty cmd scripts that are used for some daily build processes. These scripts spawn numerous other (windowed) processes. There is one controlling cmd script, a small simple script, which starts the... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,401 | cmd | # filter in tasklist.exe does not take wildcards?
OS: Windows XP, Windows 7 64bit.
We have some fairly hefty cmd scripts that are used for some daily build processes. These scripts spawn numerous other (windowed) processes. There is one controlling cmd script, a small simple script, which starts the main cmd script. ... | You can use the /V option to include the window title in the output and then pipe the result to FIND (or FINDSTR) to filter the result.
```
tasklist /v | find "UniqueIdentifier"
tasklist /v | findstr /c:"UniqueIdentifier"
```
If using FINDSTR then I recommend using the /C option so that you can include spaces in the ... |
605101 | Order in which command prompt executes files with the same name (a.bat vs a.cmd vs a.exe) | 26 | 2009-03-03 04:20:34 | <p>What is the order in which the Windows command prompt executes files with the same name, but different extensions?</p>
<p>For example, I have a bunch of executable files: <code>something.cmd</code>, <code>something.bat</code> and <code>something.exe</code>. Which of these would be executed when I typed <code>someth... | 11,691 | 3,719 | 2020-06-18 05:57:29 | 605,139 | 41 | 2009-03-03 04:41:50 | 3,719 | 2020-06-18 05:57:29 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/605101 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/605139 | <p>Okay, I did some quick experimentation based on some other searches I had going.</p>
<p>The gist is that the order of the commands is dependent on the order the extensions are stored in the <code>PATHEXT</code> environment variable. So initially I had:</p>
<pre><code>PATHEXT=.COM;.EXE;.BAT;.CMD;.VBS;.VBE;.JS;.JSE;... | <p>Okay, I did some quick experimentation based on some other searches I had going.</p> <p>The gist is that the order of the commands is dependent on the order the extensions are stored in the <code>PATHEXT</code> environment variable. So initially I had:</p> <pre><code>PATHEXT=.COM;.EXE;.BAT;.CMD;.VBS;.VBE;.JS;.JSE;... | 64, 1231, 2631, 7002 | batch-file, cmd, command-line, windows | <h1>Order in which command prompt executes files with the same name (a.bat vs a.cmd vs a.exe)</h1>
<p>What is the order in which the Windows command prompt executes files with the same name, but different extensions?</p>
<p>For example, I have a bunch of executable files: <code>something.cmd</code>, <code>something.ba... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,402 | cmd | # Order in which command prompt executes files with the same name (a.bat vs a.cmd vs a.exe)
What is the order in which the Windows command prompt executes files with the same name, but different extensions?
For example, I have a bunch of executable files: `something.cmd`, `something.bat` and `something.exe`. Which of... | Okay, I did some quick experimentation based on some other searches I had going.
The gist is that the order of the commands is dependent on the order the extensions are stored in the `PATHEXT` environment variable. So initially I had:
```
PATHEXT=.COM;.EXE;.BAT;.CMD;.VBS;.VBE;.JS;.JSE;.WSF;.WSH;.RB;.RBW
```
and for ... |
16526627 | Windows 7 remote shutdown: Access denied(5) | 25 | 2013-05-13 16:14:17 | <p>I am trying to force a remote shutdown from my laptop to my PC:</p>
<pre><code>machine> shutdown -m \\192.168.2.10 -s -f -t 0
192.168.2.10: Access denied(5)
</code></pre>
<p>I am in a WLAN/LAN environment:</p>
<ul>
<li>Laptop is in WLAN with IP <code>192.168.2.100</code> (DHCP), Win 7 (64 bit)</li>
<li>PC is c... | 92,089 | 1,828,051 | 2016-04-13 16:55:27 | 16,526,680 | 41 | 2013-05-13 16:17:38 | 185,117 | 2016-04-13 16:55:27 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/16526627 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/16526680 | <p>You can use the <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/net_use.mspx?mfr=true" rel="noreferrer">NET USE</a> command to authenticate on the remote server and then use shutdown.exe</p>
<pre><code>NET USE \\MyServer\IPC$ mypassword /USER:myuser
</code></pre>
<p><a href=... | <p>You can use the <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/net_use.mspx?mfr=true" rel="noreferrer">NET USE</a> command to authenticate on the remote server and then use shutdown.exe</p> <pre><code>NET USE \\MyServer\IPC$ mypassword /USER:myuser </code></pre> <p><a href=... | 794, 2631, 4921, 8192, 34595 | cmd, network-programming, remote-access, shutdown, windows-7 | <h1>Windows 7 remote shutdown: Access denied(5)</h1>
<p>I am trying to force a remote shutdown from my laptop to my PC:</p>
<pre><code>machine> shutdown -m \\192.168.2.10 -s -f -t 0
192.168.2.10: Access denied(5)
</code></pre>
<p>I am in a WLAN/LAN environment:</p>
<ul>
<li>Laptop is in WLAN with IP <code>192.168... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,403 | cmd | # Windows 7 remote shutdown: Access denied(5)
I am trying to force a remote shutdown from my laptop to my PC:
```
machine> shutdown -m \\192.168.2.10 -s -f -t 0
192.168.2.10: Access denied(5)
```
I am in a WLAN/LAN environment:
- Laptop is in WLAN with IP `192.168.2.100` (DHCP), Win 7 (64 bit)
- PC is connected via... | You can use the [NET USE](http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/net_use.mspx?mfr=true) command to authenticate on the remote server and then use shutdown.exe
```
NET USE \\MyServer\IPC$ mypassword /USER:myuser
```
<http://www.squidworks.net/2011/07/how-to-pass-a-username-and-p... |
2532740 | Windows batch file to delete .svn files and folders | 25 | 2010-03-28 11:42:38 | <p>In order to delete all ".svn" files/folders/subfolders in "myfolder" I use this simple line in a batch file:</p>
<pre><code>FOR /R myfolder %%X IN (.svn) DO (RD /S /Q "%%X")
</code></pre>
<p>This works, but if there are no ".svn" files/folders the batch file shows a warning saying: "The system cannot find the file... | 21,482 | 260,080 | 2016-04-15 12:24:12 | 2,532,752 | 41 | 2010-03-28 11:47:41 | 131,527 | 2010-03-28 11:47:41 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/2532740 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/2532752 | <p>you can try</p>
<pre><code>FOR /R myfolder %%X IN (.svn) DO (RD /S /Q "%%X" 2>nul)
</code></pre>
| <p>you can try</p> <pre><code>FOR /R myfolder %%X IN (.svn) DO (RD /S /Q "%%X" 2>nul) </code></pre> | 63, 7002, 37510 | batch-file, delete-file, svn | <h1>Windows batch file to delete .svn files and folders</h1>
<p>In order to delete all ".svn" files/folders/subfolders in "myfolder" I use this simple line in a batch file:</p>
<pre><code>FOR /R myfolder %%X IN (.svn) DO (RD /S /Q "%%X")
</code></pre>
<p>This works, but if there are no ".svn" files/folders the batch ... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,404 | cmd | # Windows batch file to delete .svn files and folders
In order to delete all ".svn" files/folders/subfolders in "myfolder" I use this simple line in a batch file:
```
FOR /R myfolder %%X IN (.svn) DO (RD /S /Q "%%X")
```
This works, but if there are no ".svn" files/folders the batch file shows a warning saying: "The... | you can try
```
FOR /R myfolder %%X IN (.svn) DO (RD /S /Q "%%X" 2>nul)
``` |
11539726 | How to get the most recent file using a batch file? | 23 | 2012-07-18 10:54:32 | <p>I have a list of zip files with date and time appended like <code>yyyymmdd_hhmmss_Demos.zip</code>. Now how to get the most recently added zip file in the source dir. I need to copy this file in the target using <code>copy</code> command.</p>
<p>I found some info about <code>forfiles</code>, but do not have an idea... | 82,073 | 1,168,819 | 2023-03-24 19:58:00 | 11,539,774 | 41 | 2012-07-18 10:57:56 | 799,586 | 2012-07-18 12:01:14 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/11539726 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/11539774 | <p>You can use</p>
<pre><code>pushd D:\a
for /f "tokens=*" %%a in ('dir /b /od') do set newest=%%a
copy "%newest%" D:\b
popd
</code></pre>
| <p>You can use</p> <pre><code>pushd D:\a for /f "tokens=*" %%a in ('dir /b /od') do set newest=%%a copy "%newest%" D:\b popd </code></pre> | 7002, 136758 | batch-file, forfiles | <h1>How to get the most recent file using a batch file?</h1>
<p>I have a list of zip files with date and time appended like <code>yyyymmdd_hhmmss_Demos.zip</code>. Now how to get the most recently added zip file in the source dir. I need to copy this file in the target using <code>copy</code> command.</p>
<p>I found s... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,405 | cmd | # How to get the most recent file using a batch file?
I have a list of zip files with date and time appended like `yyyymmdd_hhmmss_Demos.zip`. Now how to get the most recently added zip file in the source dir. I need to copy this file in the target using `copy` command.
I found some info about `forfiles`, but do not ... | You can use
```
pushd D:\a
for /f "tokens=*" %%a in ('dir /b /od') do set newest=%%a
copy "%newest%" D:\b
popd
``` |
31990775 | batch file to connect and disconnect from vpn connection | 19 | 2015-08-13 14:16:29 | <p><strong>connect.bat</strong></p>
<pre><code>rasdial myvpn
</code></pre>
<p><strong>disconnect.bat</strong></p>
<pre><code>rasdial myvpn /DISCONNECT
</code></pre>
<p>....I assigned those two files a keyboard shortcut to run them and they work perfectly.</p>
<hr>
<p><strong>QUESTION</strong>: is it possible to m... | 46,032 | 4,470,692 | 2018-01-13 05:13:14 | 32,000,249 | 41 | 2015-08-13 23:50:02 | 3,959,875 | 2015-08-14 17:26:31 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/31990775 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/32000249 | <ul>
<li><p>Based on <code>ping</code> in case the VPN server IP is always the same:</p>
<pre><code>ping -n 1 1.2.3.4 && rasdial myvpn /disconnect || rasdial myvpn
</code></pre>
<p>Replace 1.2.3.4 with your VPN server ip (use <code>ipconfig /all</code> when connected) and put this in your batch file or direct... | <ul> <li><p>Based on <code>ping</code> in case the VPN server IP is always the same:</p> <pre><code>ping -n 1 1.2.3.4 && rasdial myvpn /disconnect || rasdial myvpn </code></pre> <p>Replace 1.2.3.4 with your VPN server ip (use <code>ipconfig /all</code> when connected) and put this in your batch file or direct... | 64, 2631, 7002 | batch-file, cmd, windows | <h1>batch file to connect and disconnect from vpn connection</h1>
<p><strong>connect.bat</strong></p>
<pre><code>rasdial myvpn
</code></pre>
<p><strong>disconnect.bat</strong></p>
<pre><code>rasdial myvpn /DISCONNECT
</code></pre>
<p>....I assigned those two files a keyboard shortcut to run them and they work perfe... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,407 | cmd | # batch file to connect and disconnect from vpn connection
**connect.bat**
```
rasdial myvpn
```
**disconnect.bat**
```
rasdial myvpn /DISCONNECT
```
....I assigned those two files a keyboard shortcut to run them and they work perfectly.
---
**QUESTION**: is it possible to make a single .bat that does the follow... | - Based on `ping` in case the VPN server IP is always the same:
```
ping -n 1 1.2.3.4 && rasdial myvpn /disconnect || rasdial myvpn
```
Replace 1.2.3.4 with your VPN server ip (use `ipconfig /all` when connected) and put this in your batch file or directly in the shortcut properties prepending with `cmd /c` i... |
53051630 | Git - list remote branches with their author names | 18 | 2018-10-29 18:24:26 | <p>Based on my search , the below 2 commands are supposed to give me remote branches with their author name. However, I get nothing in return - do you know why ?</p>
<p>I am using windows command prompt.</p>
<p>The below command returns : "Input file specified two times."</p>
<pre><code>git for-each-ref --format='%(... | 14,375 | 1,630,853 | 2024-03-01 21:50:09 | 53,053,513 | 41 | 2018-10-29 20:43:36 | 947,357 | 2018-10-31 19:26:36 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/53051630 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/53053513 | <p>You are trying to run a Unix-Command in a Windows <code>cmd</code> shell. The Windows <code>sort</code> does not understand the <code>-k5n</code> syntax. Try running it in the <code>bash</code> shell provided by Git For Windows and it will not print errors. </p>
<p>There is room for improvement though: <code>git fo... | <p>You are trying to run a Unix-Command in a Windows <code>cmd</code> shell. The Windows <code>sort</code> does not understand the <code>-k5n</code> syntax. Try running it in the <code>bash</code> shell provided by Git For Windows and it will not print errors. </p> <p>There is room for improvement though: <code>git fo... | 119, 2631 | cmd, git | <h1>Git - list remote branches with their author names</h1>
<p>Based on my search , the below 2 commands are supposed to give me remote branches with their author name. However, I get nothing in return - do you know why ?</p>
<p>I am using windows command prompt.</p>
<p>The below command returns : "Input file specifi... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,408 | cmd | # Git - list remote branches with their author names
Based on my search , the below 2 commands are supposed to give me remote branches with their author name. However, I get nothing in return - do you know why ?
I am using windows command prompt.
The below command returns : "Input file specified two times."
```
git... | You are trying to run a Unix-Command in a Windows `cmd` shell. The Windows `sort` does not understand the `-k5n` syntax. Try running it in the `bash` shell provided by Git For Windows and it will not print errors.
There is room for improvement though: `git for-each-ref` can sort itself:
```
git for-each-ref --sort=co... |
43986732 | Spring Batch configuration error in processor | 17 | 2017-05-15 18:47:13 | <p>I want to configure Spring Batch job, but I receive the following error, how can I solve it? </p>
<p>Error:
<a href="https://i.sstatic.net/1ldjf.png" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/1ldjf.png" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>
<p>Reader:</p>
<pre><code>import org.springframework.batch.i... | 10,421 | 5,651,359 | 2019-04-06 19:40:26 | 43,986,930 | 41 | 2017-05-15 19:00:02 | 1,392,894 | 2017-05-15 19:25:24 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/43986732 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/43986930 | <p>You need to specify a type for the <code>chunk</code> operation. In your case that would be <code><SearchResponseRO, Movie></code>.</p>
<pre><code>return stepBuilderFactory.get("downloadStep").<SearchResponseRO, Movie>chunk(10)
.reader(reader)
.processor(processor)
.....
</code></pre>
<p>Without ... | <p>You need to specify a type for the <code>chunk</code> operation. In your case that would be <code><SearchResponseRO, Movie></code>.</p> <pre><code>return stepBuilderFactory.get("downloadStep").<SearchResponseRO, Movie>chunk(10) .reader(reader) .processor(processor) ..... </code></pre> <p>Without ... | 17, 1211, 41895 | java, spring, spring-batch | <h1>Spring Batch configuration error in processor</h1>
<p>I want to configure Spring Batch job, but I receive the following error, how can I solve it? </p>
<p>Error:
<a href="https://i.sstatic.net/1ldjf.png" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/1ldjf.png" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>
<p>Rea... | q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,409 | cmd | # Spring Batch configuration error in processor
I want to configure Spring Batch job, but I receive the following error, how can I solve it?
Error:
[](https://i.sstatic.net/1ldjf.png)
Reader:
```
import org.springframework.batch.item.ItemReader;
publi... | You need to specify a type for the `chunk` operation. In your case that would be `<SearchResponseRO, Movie>`.
```
return stepBuilderFactory.get("downloadStep").<SearchResponseRO, Movie>chunk(10)
.reader(reader)
.processor(processor)
.....
```
Without the type, it defaults to `<Object, Object>`:
```
stepBuilder... |
206114 | Batch files: How to read a file? | 122 | 2008-10-15 19:37:39 | <p>How you can read a file (text or binary) from a batch file? There is a way to read it in a binary mode or text mode?</p>
| 501,219 | 20,601 | 2024-10-13 19:39:08 | 206,145 | 40 | 2008-10-15 19:47:00 | 27,929 | 2008-10-15 19:47:00 | https://stackoverflow.com/q/206114 | https://stackoverflow.com/a/206145 | <p>You can use the for command:</p>
<pre><code>FOR /F "eol=; tokens=2,3* delims=, " %i in (myfile.txt) do @echo %i %j %k
</code></pre>
<p>Type</p>
<pre><code>for /?
</code></pre>
<p>at the command prompt. Also, you can <a href="http://www.ericphelps.com/batch/samples/getini.txt" rel="noreferrer">parse ini files</a>... | <p>You can use the for command:</p> <pre><code>FOR /F "eol=; tokens=2,3* delims=, " %i in (myfile.txt) do @echo %i %j %k </code></pre> <p>Type</p> <pre><code>for /? </code></pre> <p>at the command prompt. Also, you can <a href="http://www.ericphelps.com/batch/samples/getini.txt" rel="noreferrer">parse ini files</a>... | 5310, 7002 | batch-file, file | <h1>Batch files: How to read a file?</h1>
<p>How you can read a file (text or binary) from a batch file? There is a way to read it in a binary mode or text mode?</p>
| q.PostTypeId = 1; a.PostTypeId = 2; EXISTS tag '%cmd%' OR '%batch%'; a.Body contains code block; q.Score > 5; a.Score > 10 | 12,410 | cmd | # Batch files: How to read a file?
How you can read a file (text or binary) from a batch file? There is a way to read it in a binary mode or text mode? | You can use the for command:
```
FOR /F "eol=; tokens=2,3* delims=, " %i in (myfile.txt) do @echo %i %j %k
```
Type
```
for /?
```
at the command prompt. Also, you can [parse ini files](http://www.ericphelps.com/batch/samples/getini.txt)! |
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