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Dos batch script not working: Spaces in path

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script
batch
DOS
February 9, 2011 at 03:45:57
Specs: Windows XP
set RF_PROPERTIES="%ARCOT_HOME%\conf"
dir %RF_PROPERTIES%
if not exist %RF_PROPERTIES%
goto NO_RF_PROPERTIES

The ARCOT_HOME variable above has spaces. The dir command works and lists the files, but the if command fails with "The syntax of the command is incorrect.". Is there a way to make it work?


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#1
February 9, 2011 at 04:00:48
Not DOS but try enclosing in double quotes.

C:\>if exist "Program Files" echo y
y


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#2
February 9, 2011 at 04:15:19
How does that help me? I can't hardcode the path, it can be set to any value.

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#3
February 9, 2011 at 05:04:42
DQ.BAT /A NP L 10 C 1 Ins vt
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:: dq.bat Wed 09-02-2011 19:54:53.67
@echo off & setLocal enableDELAYedeXpansion

pushd c:\
set PF=Program Files
if exist "%PF%\Java" echo yep


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