Long File Names in Batch File

Hi Everyone

I am trying to run the following batch file but keep getting errors.
I know its to do with spaces in long file names

batch file as follows:-

for /f %%a in (c:\Batch Files and Scripts\ping\c5.txt) do (ping %%a)

Where would i put the quotation marks?

Any help would be appreciated

Thanks

Barry Stone

In place of your first 2 brackets

"c:\Batch Files and Scripts\ping\c5.txt"

Hi Creese

Tried replacing backet for quotes, still wont run


Regards

Barry

Is your file extension .cmd or .bat? I also use .cmd

You could also put a 'pause' command at the end to see if there are any errors when running. Take it off when it runs okay.

don't replace the barackets add the inverted commas and keep the brackets

Creese

Its .bat


Barry

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Originally Posted by barrystone

Creese

Its .bat


Barry

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I prefer .cmd it's more flexible

9/10 people prefer .cmd

Try this instead...

Code:

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@echo off
cd /d "%~dp0"
for /f %%a in (c5.txt) do (ping %%a)

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Authur

Thanks

Code works OK

Regards

barry Stone

Creese
Thanks for all your help

Regards

Barry Stone

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Originally Posted by barrystone

Creese
Thanks for all your help

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I try :-)

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Originally Posted by somabc

9/10* people prefer .cmd

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* who expressed a preference.

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Originally Posted by jinnantonnixx

* who expressed a preference.

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So... I am a one in ten.....

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Originally Posted by creese

So... I am a one in ten.....

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No, you're one of nine of ten. Keep up now....