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BATCH FILE TO LAUNCH DIAL-UP CONNECTION
Name: Lycia Date: February 3, 2002 at 12:59:45 Pacific
Comment:
I am attempting to create a batch file that will automatically launch a dial up connection. I will eventually be using the script on Win 98 PC's but for now am testing it on Win 2000. I've tried commanding the batch file to "START" the shortcut but the terminal window just flashes and dissappears. I've also tried a more sophisticated script using rasdial.exe & rasphone settings but was still not able to make the connection. I'm trying to automate a process for remote users and what I'd like to create is a "shortcut" that after being clicked once will make a dial up connection, then launch a second program a few moments later. I'm counting on you DOS Gurus! thanks, LNH
Name: Lucid Date: February 4, 2002 at 14:24:07 Pacific
Reply:
Ok, not thinking in DOS terms.... can't you just create a dial-up setting, then copy that? Then a user double-clicks it and executes it (or place it in the Start folder).
Either way, if you are planning on using this on Windows 98 machines, you need to test it on them, since W2K and W9x operate differently as far as DOS commands are concerned (in certain spots). So my advice is to not waste time getting it to work with W2K if you aren't going to be using it with them.....
Summary: Hi there. I may have posted this in the wrong topic area before, so I thought I would try moving it here. I have just recently found myself in the realm of writing batch files, so bear with my in my i...
Summary: How can I create a dial up connection without going through the motions? Is there a file or place in the registery that contains all the information. I would like to write a script that will setup ab...
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