Batch Files

Delete files based on Size

Is there a way to write a simple Batch file that would allow me to delete all files in a folder with a size of 0KB. I have an application that churns out csv files every two minutes, but quite a few are empty, and I want to get rid of them automatically before archiving the rest. ...

run bat file

I need to deploy a batch file 123.bat to collect system information to a server in my network.And want to run this bat file on a daily basis at a particlual time .I can simply create a user logon script for this .but my problem is we have more than 200 systems and normlly the users didnt shutdown...

MS-DOS code to delete old Files

I am using windows XP and need to write a DOS batch (.bat) file that will delete old files from a directory.  This will run on a schedule and will not require human interaction to input any data. My problem is, I am not good at writing batch files. I can do the basic 101 type stuff, but  finding...

Batch file to run cisco commands

How do I create a simple .BAT file to run on 25 devices for the purpose of getting "show fabric errors" output. And/or, does anyone know of a tool that I can do this with?     Software/Hardware used: Cisco 6509

delete x days of files Windows server 2003 sp2

I am trying to use ForFiles to delete files in a folder that contains file older than 30 days. I am using Windows 2003 server. This is what i am getting on the DOS screen C:temp>Windows 2003 u Forfiles 'Windows' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch...

delete x days files and folders

I need help with a batch script that will delete 30 days old files from a folder automatically ... i have read about forfiles and i am doing something wrong, don't know where the file goes when i click on forfiles.exe ... anyways, if someone can help me with this i would greatly appreciated ......

Autorepair batch for local area connection

Hi, I am from India. I am a cable internet user,this service uses switching network and user is assigned one ip, I can log in using there client, but the service is having a loophole , anybody on the network can see all the ip's on the network (by using IP scanning tools) and if he changes his...

DTS Package completes successfully but doesn't run batch file

I have a DTS package that creates and XML file and then FTP's that file to a location. I run the package manually and it works fine. I've created a job for it, run the job and it completes successfully, but go to look and the ftp from the batch file doesn't run. Obviously a permissions issue but...

Customizing the logging of a Wiindows batch file

I am trying to customize the piped output of a batch file. I am currently using Robocopy to copy/move files to various directories based on the file naming convention. This part is working just fine. I am having problem though with customizing the logging of it. I have the batch file running as a...

DSADD batch script

Would anyone who has esperience with the DSADD batch script be able to help me with the basic steps of creating one? Would you have an example you could send me or know where I could download a good "template" version? I would greatly appreciate it.

adding url's to the links toolbar in IE via script

daily I have to add a couple of url's to the links toolbar for every new computer that comes into our office. it's simple to drag and drop manually but time consuming and tedious. does anyone know how I can have this done automatically with a simple batch file or vbs script?

Eject CD-Drive automatically from pure DOS mode

Hi guys, Heres my problem: Im making an auto-bootable ghost disc of Vista, so that anyone who is computer illiterate is able to restore their corrupt operating system. I should have no trouble doing this part. However, i want the disc to auto-eject once ghosting is finished. Does anyone know a way...

Add to Favorites in Internet Explorer with batch file

i want to add url link to internet explorer by using batch commands in a batch file.For example, i want to add follwoing link http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/ using batch commands. Thanx

File errors

When I run Xcopy from a batch file, some files generate an error. "the file was modified externally" I can exclude these files but I really need to keep them backed up.

Batch File to Query internal Mail Server

Is it possible to create a batch file to query a specific mailbox on an internal Exchange mail server for an email that is sent to a specific email group and move that email, or, the email attachment to the a folder on another drive. I am not very good in creating batch file so any help would be...

SQL Server 2000 backup problem using batch file

i have written a batch file to backup sql server database and it holds the data of CRE.the batch file is running successfully. but, after running i am unable to login to CRE (cash register express). i doubt if my batch file is corrupting my database please answere me what may be the problem

Automating a Remote desktop connection

I have written a batch file that part of its function is to initiate a remote desktop connection with another computer on the network. When the batch file gets to the remote connection command, the remote connect window appears and I have to press the "connect" button for the process to continue. ...

Batch file with keyboard commands

I am trying to create a batch file that utilizes keyboard commands for a Macro on my computer, but I cannot figure out how. Any ideas would be appreciated. The command I am trying to run is alt+S.

Create a batch file to connect to a network drive

How to transfer a file to a shared network drive thru a batch file

batch file to create users and groups

how do I Create a set of scripts that can use any text file to create new groups and users and assign the users to the correct groups. Full Names and user names must be set for the users. Also, where could i find a good reference site for commands that I may use to create batch files of my own? ...