Hi, I was wondering if it is possible to create a batch file or equivalent to run (or commands within the file) every 2 minutes, for example. The idea of it is that it will just copy files to another directory at regular intervals automatically to act as a backup. Is this possible? Many thanks, Davros.

Yes it's possible but I don't know exactly how to do that. If you explained what you are wanting to do I may be able to write a program for you which will be a .exe not a .bat but will give the same effect. I know that sounds like a "Hey let me give you a virus" offer but you can scan it of course =P

Thanks for the offer Pandemonium1x, but I have just found a couple of answers myself. This is another post that can be used achieve the same outcome. It just uses a delay in a loop- obvious! http://www.computing.net/dos/wwwboard/forum/13999.html Also, if choice is copied to XP from an older version of windows (not available in XP) this will apparently work: TYPE NUL | CHOICE.COM /N /CY /TY,5 >NUL where the number after the '/TY,' being the number of seconds it will wait, but it only works up to 99. Davros.