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by Samir
10 Feb 2021 18:42
Forum: DOS Batch Forum
Topic: Problem with variable Drive setup for XP/W98SE
Replies: 18
Views: 19768

Re: Problem with variable Drive setup for XP/W98SE

penpen wrote:
10 Feb 2021 18:18
Samir wrote:I can't recall if this worked this way in 95/98/ME
The command extension "%~d0"-syntax exclusively works for "cmd.exe" and doesn't work under "command.com", so it won't work under Win9x.
Thank you for the correction penpen! There were certainly more limits back in the day, that's for sure.
by Samir
10 Feb 2021 15:21
Forum: DOS Batch Forum
Topic: Find All Files with Same Filename But Different Extension
Replies: 11
Views: 10362

Re: Find All Files with Same Filename But Different Extension

Thank you very much penpen. The more I started delving into the specifics, I realized I had some mistaken assumptions in my original data. First, is that my list of file ending in .REC will have the full path. Can I use %~nxF to get just the file name from the full path read into the variable 'filen...
by Samir
10 Feb 2021 11:19
Forum: DOS Batch Forum
Topic: Problem with variable Drive setup for XP/W98SE
Replies: 18
Views: 19768

Re: Problem with variable Drive setup for XP/W98SE

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but you can use %~d0 to get the drive letter the batch is currently being run from. I can't recall if this worked this way in 95/98/ME, but I don't think it worked this way in DOS 6.0 and earlier. So in your batch this line ECHO PROMPT $N:>T2.BAT ($N: is a Prompt for...
by Samir
08 Feb 2021 11:53
Forum: DOS Batch Forum
Topic: Find All Files with Same Filename But Different Extension
Replies: 11
Views: 10362

Re: Find All Files with Same Filename But Different Extension

Thank you penpen. How would I search the sorted filenames for pairs in successive lines? I can't think of what that test would look like logically. Thank you again for the help!
by Samir
08 Feb 2021 02:16
Forum: DOS Batch Forum
Topic: Search broken
Replies: 4
Views: 4446

Re: Search broken

Whew I thought it was just me. I got a post error too, but it seems the db is fixed now. Will post back if I see any more issues.
by Samir
08 Feb 2021 02:11
Forum: DOS Batch Forum
Topic: Find All Files with Same Filename But Different Extension
Replies: 11
Views: 10362

Find All Files with Same Filename But Different Extension

I have files like this on a drive in various different directories: brn008077cf04db_014868.REC brn001ba9ca5166_015479.REC brn008077cf04db_015727.REC brn008077cf04db_015767.REC brn008077cf04db_015982.REC brn008077cf04db_016928.REC brn008077cf04db_016600.REC brn008077cf04db_016679.REC brn008077cf04db_...
by Samir
08 Feb 2021 01:43
Forum: DOS Batch Forum
Topic: store nth line of file in variable
Replies: 11
Views: 14078

Re: store nth line of file in variable

Me too! I forgot about this post and now forgot even what I was trying to do. :cry:

If I remember (if I didn't already solve it using some other method), I'll definitely post back.
by Samir
15 Aug 2020 19:46
Forum: DOS Batch Forum
Topic: store nth line of file in variable
Replies: 11
Views: 14078

Re: store nth line of file in variable

I hate to bump an older thread, but this is exactly what I needed to store a line of html into a variable from a file but it doesn't seem to work. :cry: I'm sure it has to do with the fact that html has all those wonderful < and > that will drive batch batty, but this is my challenge. Any assistance...
by Samir
14 Jul 2020 12:15
Forum: DOS Batch Forum
Topic: Ducky Scripts and Batch Files?
Replies: 0
Views: 15331

Ducky Scripts and Batch Files?

I just found out about the Ducky Script 'language' as well as the dongle that started it all. I'm surprised there's not been a discussion here on how something like this can be used to quickly create a batch file and execute it on multiple systems by just the insertion of a usb device. Thoughts?
by Samir
02 Jun 2020 01:32
Forum: DOS Batch Forum
Topic: Self Updating Continuously Running Batch
Replies: 7
Views: 6419

Re: Self Updating Continuously Running Batch

So I have to admit that my simplistic batch skills made it quite a task just to understand the solutions presented. And even after digesting them, going back to my very simple idea of just copying to a temp and then re-copying and re-executing to make a loop seemed to be the easiest way. Final code ...
by Samir
30 May 2020 02:38
Forum: DOS Batch Forum
Topic: Copy files do not overwrite existing
Replies: 11
Views: 25970

Re: Copy files do not overwrite existing

I forgot exactly what I used, but will post it once I remember again. I'll also get the os version as I think that's a factor. 8)
by Samir
25 May 2020 22:21
Forum: DOS Batch Forum
Topic: Copy files do not overwrite existing
Replies: 11
Views: 25970

Re: Copy files do not overwrite existing

Thank you penpen. :) Did you try a solution with wildcards and see if the echo n works? That's where it seemed to break down for me.
by Samir
24 May 2020 17:22
Forum: DOS Batch Forum
Topic: Copy files do not overwrite existing
Replies: 11
Views: 25970

Re: Copy files do not overwrite existing

Old topic, but I thought I would post. pipe an 'n' to each question on the overwrite. the /-y is required in batch files or it assumes /y. echo n|copy /-y c:\source\* c:\destination\* This works great for copy, but does not for xcopy. :( Anyone have a solution for xcopy? I have a xcopy /d that keep...
by Samir
23 May 2020 14:25
Forum: DOS Batch Forum
Topic: Self Updating Continuously Running Batch
Replies: 7
Views: 6419

Re: Self Updating Continuously Running Batch

Thank you! Another idea to digest. :D It always amazes me how much you guys know about batch--I'm always in awe. 8)
by Samir
23 May 2020 13:11
Forum: DOS Batch Forum
Topic: Self Updating Continuously Running Batch
Replies: 7
Views: 6419

Re: Self Updating Continuously Running Batch

Thank you both for your fantastic responses! It is amazing the depth and breath of responses one gets here. 8) Simply fantastic. 8) You both have made me sit down and think again how I want to approach the task I wish the batch to accomplish. Once I have digested everything, I will post what I come ...