I would like help in code for a batch program were it searches for any file in a folder (example xyz.xls), get the name xyz and searches for similar name file in same m/c (for ex: xyz.doc), get the Directory (ex: c:\cfx) and changes the timestamp of that file xyz.doc

First of all you have to explain better your problem, stating what environment you are running, i.e. plain DOS or a DOS window under a Windows operating system, and in this case which version (9X/ME or XP...) as they share the same look, but their kernels are different.

More, be aware that changing file's timestamp can't be accomplished without a third party tool like Touch.com.

Hi,

What version of DOS?

You will have a tough time, at best, finding "similar" names.

That requires fuzzy logic.

You can stamp a file to the current time with:

copy filename,,+ /b

But to do much else, as IVO says, tales TOUCH etc.

If at first you don't succeed, you're about average.

M2