wat is wrong in the syntax?

[srujana]

the below code is working to move File.txt from Input folder to OutPut.

@echo off
chdir c:\InPut
dir /B > File.txt
move File.txt c:OutPut
pause

But when i try to move that to desktop, its telling error as
"the syntax of the command is incorrect".like below

@echo off
chdir c:\InPut
dir /B > File.txt
move File.txt %userprofile%\Desktop\
pause

[Sidewinder]

Have you checked the value of the %userprofile% variable? It probably contains space(s) which require you to use quotes.

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@echo off
chdir c:\InPut
dir /B > File.txt
move File.txt "%userprofile%\Desktop"
pause

 

[bobsklarservices]

If using Windows XP, it definitely contains spaces, as it contains "Documents and Settings"

[NewCNCguy]

Thanks Sidewinder - I made the same rookie mistake.

[Salmon Trout]

Anyhow, the OP has cancelled his or account...

[patio]

her...

[Salmon Trout]

her...

I had "his or her account" in my brain but my fingers typed "his or account".

[patio]

I knew that...