batch files in xp

[sixf00t4]

i have a .bat file that just has "copy filename.txt c:\" in it, and it doesnt work. how can i copy a file with a script in xp?

[rpertusio]

That batch file should work as is.

If you run it from a command prompt, what error messages does it tell you?

Also note, do NOT give the batch file a name such as 'copy' or any other known program name. If you name the batch file 'copy.bat', it will try to run itself, and go into an infinite loop (and never copy the file.)

- rp

[muno]

the 'filename.txt' isn't probably where it's looking for it.

[sixf00t4]

the .bat file is in the same directory as the filename.txt and i apologize for not listing the error. how newbie of me. it tells me that the syntax is wrong. but that is EXACTLY what i have in the file.

[Droppyale]

maybe you need to specify the full path

"copy c:\blabla\filename.txt c:\"


have you tried that?

[meese]

http://www.techimo.com/forum/showthr...ht=batch+files

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[davidamarkley]

Remember the magical little . (dot)

You need to do something like this...

If the batch file, and the file to be copied are in the same directory(i.e., folder), then you can use this command, and no matter where the said batch and file are, it will work.

copy .\filename.txt C:\

HTH,

David

BTW, forgot to mention what the little magical . does for you. It is a way of saying look in the current directory. In other words, a wildcard for the folder that the batch file is in.