I attempting to write a batch file and am having trouble when running it. There is a line in the file: 'type lastdir.txt > pos' I am using this line to put the contents of the text file which is simply the number 5 into the variable 'pos'. However, whenever I run the file with echo on it shows up on screen as: 'type lastdir.txt 1>pos' It adds a 1 before the arrow and deletes the space after. Obviously this causes it not to work. Does anyone know why it does this or how to fix it. I'd appreciate any input. I'd prefer an e-mail to a reply. Thanks for your time.

Without viewing the batch file I can't tell why it would do this. I can tell you a few things. You don't need a spaces before or after the redirection key (the arrow)except for the one after the type command. I could give it a lookie if you want to email the file. Enduser

iam trying to make a batch file so that it copies some dll files from the cdrom from to the system directory. since the cdrom drive letter may vary in different systems iam trying to accept an input from the user for entering the cd rom drive letter and then using that input in the copy command. how should i go about doing this or is there any other workaround? please respond.(iam in very urgent need of your help) awaiting your reply.