We are running a batch file to kick off defrag on multiple domain machines everything is working great however it wont start defrag on the next PC in the batch file until the first ones is complete ...... defrag alone takes sometimes so any ideas? Learning in progress..........

Yes. that's what batch file does. Maybe you can split it into several files. Good luck NeoRouter - the network revolves around you

So with that said can you give me an exmaple of what you mena ? like can I make a batch file thats has a bunch of calls in it? it will call each individual batch file the kicks off defrag per %computer name%? or will each call wait until the call it calls is complete Or does anyone know of a script writing tool then can do several lines at once? Learning in progress..........

Have you considered just using the scheduler to schedule defrag on every workstation? Why would you serial [one pc then another] defrag? That makes no sense. Example of Oxymoron: Person who is pro life and anti sex education. Education is key to prevention. Prevent conception you prevent abortion. Abstinence training clearly isn't working.

yes but i do not wish to visit each individual PS i want to implement a system wide job so to speak Learning in progress..........

This really should have been Posted in the Programming Forum. Eyes right at top of screen or go to the Specialty Forums Button at the top. There is nothing to learn from someone who already agrees with you.

To start the defrag use 'Start'. For example: start defrag.exe It will start the defrag and then continue on with the next command in the BAT file.