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
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
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
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