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batch del command
Name: JimW Date: August 20, 2002 at 07:27:28 Pacific
Comment:
After receiving so much help so far, I must continue to learn more. In my batch file, one of the lines is: del "D:\Backup\Test\*.*" /y/g When I run it, I get the reply that /y is an invalid switch. I want it to delete those files within "test" folder without asking me to type "y" or "n" and hit enter. Is there a way for it to happen by itself? Thanks JimW
Name: DaveStL Date: August 20, 2002 at 14:40:59 Pacific
Reply:
What are the /y and /g switches supposed to do? On my version of DOS, there is a /q switch (quiet) which allows the delete without asking confirmation when using wildcards. What happens when you don't use the switches?
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Response Number 2
Name: JimW Date: August 20, 2002 at 15:02:09 Pacific
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DaveStL, I tried /y (yes) and /q (quiet)together and separate and both cause an invalid switch message or line. If I do not use a /y or /q, a screen opens and asks for a reply....y or n to the delete operation. If I type y and enter, the delete operation is complete. This does not allow me to have this bat file working by itself in my task scheduler, thus, the reason for my request for the propr switch. Olease try again Thanks. JimW
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Response Number 3
Name: Cerj (by cerj) Date: August 21, 2002 at 03:31:10 Pacific
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del D:\Backup\Test\*.* /q
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Response Number 4
Name: JimW Date: August 21, 2002 at 04:52:42 Pacific
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