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Microsoft => Microsoft DOS => Topic started by: zavin on March 27, 2009, 03:29:27 PM

Title: RD batch file
Post by: zavin on March 27, 2009, 03:29:27 PM

 I am using the following line in a batch file, but it always ask if its  a file or a directory. How do I get around this? I need it to run unattended nightly.

RMDIR /S /Q "J:\backup"

Title: Re: RD batch file
Post by: Computer Hope Admin on March 27, 2009, 03:39:17 PM

That command should would fine with no errors, tested in Vista and XP with no issues. What may be happening is that there is a file and directory with the same name and maybe that's confusing it. Maybe try adding a backslash to the end, e.g.

rmdir /s /q j:\backup\

Title: Re: RD batch file
Post by: zavin on March 27, 2009, 03:49:04 PM

 That did it. Thanks for the help.

Title: Re: RD batch file
Post by: Computer Hope Admin on March 27, 2009, 03:50:15 PM

Glad to hear and you're welcome. :)