Supressing Prompts In Batch Files While Deleting All Files
Successful batch files cannot be slowed down with a bunch of user prompts. This little recipe will show you how to supress prompts in batch files.
Commands such as deleting all files can complicate batch files because the system prompts for confirmation. For example...
del *.* replies with *.*, Are you sure (Y/N)?
Man, that'll slow up a batch file.
By using echo this will automatically reply for you:
echo y| del *.*
To supress the "File Not Found" error when trying to delete files from an empty directory, use this code instead:
if exist *.* echo y| del *.*
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Supress Responses From Commands In Batch Files
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H3This quick recipe describes how to supress responses to commands within batch files./H3PDuring the execution of your batch files, users can see your commands on the screen. Most of the time this is good for debugging purposes; however, often it's better to run your batch file silently. br
Processing the contents of a text file using FOR loop
H3As admins, we often have to take actions against a list of things (computers, servers, file shares, etc). One great way to approach this is to put the list in a test file and use a FOR command to loop through the file and take a action against the contents./H3PSay we have a file full of com
H3As admins, we often have to take actions against a list of things (computers, servers, file shares, etc). One great way to approach this is to put the list in a test file and use a FOR command to loop through the file and take a action against the contents./H3PSay we have a file full of com
Using variables in Windows batch files
H3Regardless of the scripting language, the use of variables can greatly enhance the functionality of a script. This recipe demonstrated basic use of variables in MS DOS or Windows batch files./H3PThe following script demonstrates a trivial example of setting a variable and displaying it: br
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