How do I create a batch file that uses the DIR command to list all of the directories in a certain folder and then allow the user to choose which one to pick? Or is it at least possible to strip the folder from the full path and then allow the user to manually input which one to choose? I have a folder which contains folders with their names as the dates and times they were created. Thanks

As the batch script is quite complex I prefer to send it by mail, so check your inbox.

@echo off > %TEMP%\DLIST setLocal EnableDelayedExpansion set #=0 for /f "tokens=*" %%D in ('dir/s/b/ad \temp\-') do ( set /a #+=1 echo [!#!] %%D >> %TEMP%\DLIST ) type %TEMP%\DLIST set /p dirNUM=choose a directory:_ find "[!dirNUM!]" < %TEMP%\DLIST > %TEMP%\## for /f "tokens=2" %%T in (%TEMP%\##) do ( echo chosen directory is %%T ) ===================================== If at first you don't succeed, you're about average. M2

Sorry orangutang, but your mail delivery account in yahoo is reported to be invalid... So post again with a correct mail address or contact me if you want to get the script. By IVO