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Figured it out - the batch file actually works fine - it is comparing the files on the ftp to the local directory of the batch file.

The batch file was actually writing the file to another location - hence the constant downloading..

One more cup of coffee was all i needed....

Paths all appear to be correct
files are being written to the correct directories -it just is not doing the do if not exist action properly..

time for more coffee

My issue appears to be in the comparing of the list of files on the ftp vs the local drive

any ideas?

Thanks I'll try it and let you know!

You rock!

All - I am trying to make a batch file that only downloads the new files from an ftp site that are not in a local directory.. then use scheduler to run that bat file once ever 5 mins. When i run this - it tries to download the files that are already there and overwrite them... Where is my error.. i ...