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squall_01

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    bat file error issue with programs
    « on: March 24, 2009, 11:43:35 AM »
    i want a bat to run defrag as part of the whole bat its self.  The thing is I have it as

    echo off
    disk defrag

    exit

    Is it cause it dont see the path or is it something else.
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    If I fall who is there to pick me up now.  I stand alone but I stand as the gaurdian for whom I wish to protect.  The sound of my blade utters my name as you fall.  For I shall not move.  For those that forsake the very people are wosres

    Dias de verano

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    Re: bat file error issue with programs
    « Reply #1 on: March 24, 2009, 11:44:42 AM »
    What is your defrag program called? Where is it located? What OS are you using?

    squall_01

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      Re: bat file error issue with programs
      « Reply #2 on: March 24, 2009, 11:45:22 AM »
      the disk defrag in windows xp
      Windows 7 RC Tester.  Working on it.  Your monitor says etchasketch on the side!

      If I fall who is there to pick me up now.  I stand alone but I stand as the gaurdian for whom I wish to protect.  The sound of my blade utters my name as you fall.  For I shall not move.  For those that forsake the very people are wosres

      Dias de verano

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      Re: bat file error issue with programs
      « Reply #3 on: March 24, 2009, 11:48:53 AM »
      Here ya go

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      C:\>defrag -?
      Usage:
      defrag <volume> [-a] [-f] [-v] [-?]
        volume  drive letter or mount point (d: or d:\vol\mountpoint)
        -a      Analyze only
        -f      Force defragmentation even if free space is low
        -v      Verbose output
        -?      Display this help text

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        Re: bat file error issue with programs
        « Reply #4 on: March 25, 2009, 11:28:42 AM »
        saing not reconized as an internal external command.  I put it as C:\>defrag -? to see if it would work before I added switches.  It had made a file called defrag on A: however
        Windows 7 RC Tester.  Working on it.  Your monitor says etchasketch on the side!

        If I fall who is there to pick me up now.  I stand alone but I stand as the gaurdian for whom I wish to protect.  The sound of my blade utters my name as you fall.  For I shall not move.  For those that forsake the very people are wosres

        Dias de verano

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        Re: bat file error issue with programs
        « Reply #5 on: March 25, 2009, 12:11:50 PM »
        1. post the exact batch file you used.

        2. What happens if you type PATH at the command prompt?

        3. Try C:\Windows\Defrag.exe


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          Re: bat file error issue with programs
          « Reply #6 on: March 25, 2009, 12:20:19 PM »
          here's what is in the bat file simple

          echo off

          C:\Windows\Defrag.exe


          exit

          I cant figure out why its not going tried a combo of things.  I called it scanner.bat I'm not running it from cmd.  I tried even putting in a start thinking that would work
          Windows 7 RC Tester.  Working on it.  Your monitor says etchasketch on the side!

          If I fall who is there to pick me up now.  I stand alone but I stand as the gaurdian for whom I wish to protect.  The sound of my blade utters my name as you fall.  For I shall not move.  For those that forsake the very people are wosres

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          Re: bat file error issue with programs
          « Reply #7 on: March 25, 2009, 12:22:10 PM »
          works for me.

          What OS? I'd say XP based on your specs but we're all aware how often you neglect to specify the machine your running on...
          I was trying to dereference Null Pointers before it was cool.

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          Re: bat file error issue with programs
          « Reply #8 on: March 25, 2009, 12:23:20 PM »
          squall, why didn't you answer my other 2 questions?


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          Re: bat file error issue with programs
          « Reply #9 on: March 25, 2009, 12:24:54 PM »
          works for me.

          What OS? I'd say XP based on your specs but we're all aware how often you neglect to specify the machine your running on...

          I expect he's running Sun Windows Ubuntu on a Kenwood DVD player.

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            Re: bat file error issue with programs
            « Reply #10 on: March 25, 2009, 12:25:47 PM »
            oh the other one sorry I havent tried that yet.  But I'm not useing one of my machines but the path should still be the same right>
            Windows 7 RC Tester.  Working on it.  Your monitor says etchasketch on the side!

            If I fall who is there to pick me up now.  I stand alone but I stand as the gaurdian for whom I wish to protect.  The sound of my blade utters my name as you fall.  For I shall not move.  For those that forsake the very people are wosres

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            Re: bat file error issue with programs
            « Reply #11 on: March 25, 2009, 12:26:33 PM »
            it's quite simple, it's far easier to answer one question and trail off about other things that have been tried that likely will only make it worse.

            I expect he's running Sun Windows Ubuntu on a Kenwood DVD player.


            or on a Dell Compaq Emachine.


            oh the other one sorry I havent tried that yet.  But I'm not useing one of my machines but the path should still be the same right>



            No don't worry about, you know, answering the questions or anything. God knows we're just trying to make conversation.
            I was trying to dereference Null Pointers before it was cool.

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              Re: bat file error issue with programs
              « Reply #12 on: March 25, 2009, 12:28:53 PM »
              i dont know i did it this way tooo

              echo off

              C:\Windows\Defrag.exe

              path=C:\Windows\Defrag.exe

              exit
              Windows 7 RC Tester.  Working on it.  Your monitor says etchasketch on the side!

              If I fall who is there to pick me up now.  I stand alone but I stand as the gaurdian for whom I wish to protect.  The sound of my blade utters my name as you fall.  For I shall not move.  For those that forsake the very people are wosres

              Dias de verano

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              Re: bat file error issue with programs
              « Reply #13 on: March 25, 2009, 12:31:41 PM »
              OK, Squall, please try both of these before posting back.

              1. Type PATH at the prompt, and copy and paste what you get. Something is wrong with your %path% variable. You are going to find plenty of other commands that do not work.

              2. Type C:\Windows\system32\defrag.exe and press ENTER.

              If you don't do both these things, I am out of here.





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              Re: bat file error issue with programs
              « Reply #14 on: March 25, 2009, 12:34:51 PM »
              I'm not useing one of my machines but the path should still be the same right>


               ::)

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              Re: bat file error issue with programs
              « Reply #15 on: March 25, 2009, 12:57:04 PM »
              Is this the silence that ends a thread that means "I've realised what a *censored* I've been"?

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                Re: bat file error issue with programs
                « Reply #16 on: March 25, 2009, 01:40:18 PM »
                no i had to do other things.  sorry.  but I wont say anything about what you said I'll keep that to myself. 
                Windows 7 RC Tester.  Working on it.  Your monitor says etchasketch on the side!

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                Re: bat file error issue with programs
                « Reply #17 on: March 25, 2009, 01:44:33 PM »
                well then, see- we just wanted a conversation. Just reminding ourselves what we would do in particular situations that just happened to coincide with yours is all.
                I was trying to dereference Null Pointers before it was cool.

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                Re: bat file error issue with programs
                « Reply #18 on: March 25, 2009, 01:54:16 PM »
                So did you make the defrag work?  ::)

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                Re: bat file error issue with programs
                « Reply #19 on: March 25, 2009, 02:11:17 PM »
                do i need to check my paths on my trs-80 to run defrag? they should be the same right?
                I was trying to dereference Null Pointers before it was cool.

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                  Re: bat file error issue with programs
                  « Reply #20 on: March 25, 2009, 02:12:34 PM »
                  I havent done it yet doing it know.
                  Windows 7 RC Tester.  Working on it.  Your monitor says etchasketch on the side!

                  If I fall who is there to pick me up now.  I stand alone but I stand as the gaurdian for whom I wish to protect.  The sound of my blade utters my name as you fall.  For I shall not move.  For those that forsake the very people are wosres

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                    Re: bat file error issue with programs
                    « Reply #21 on: March 25, 2009, 02:14:49 PM »
                    the second works right off
                    Windows 7 RC Tester.  Working on it.  Your monitor says etchasketch on the side!

                    If I fall who is there to pick me up now.  I stand alone but I stand as the gaurdian for whom I wish to protect.  The sound of my blade utters my name as you fall.  For I shall not move.  For those that forsake the very people are wosres

                    Dias de verano

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                    Re: bat file error issue with programs
                    « Reply #22 on: March 25, 2009, 02:16:26 PM »
                    do i need to check my paths on my trs-80 to run defrag? they should be the same right?

                    Halouk says they should.

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                    Re: bat file error issue with programs
                    « Reply #23 on: March 25, 2009, 02:20:44 PM »
                    the second works right off

                    But your PATH variable is screwed. So none of the Windows utils that you see below will work from the prompt like they should.

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                    TweakUI.exe                   typeperf.exe                  tzchange.exe                  unins000.exe
                    unlodctr.exe                  upnpcont.exe                  ups.exe                       user.exe
                    userinit.exe                  usrmlnka.exe                  usrprbda.exe                  usrshuta.exe
                    utilman.exe                   uwdf.exe                      verclsid.exe                  verifier.exe
                    vmnat.exe                     vmnetdhcp.exe                 vssadmin.exe                  vssvc.exe
                    vwipxspx.exe                  w32tm.exe                     wdfmgr.exe                    wextract.exe
                    wiaacmgr.exe                  winchat.exe                   WinFXDocObj.exe               winhlp32.exe
                    winlogon.exe                  winmine.exe                   winmsd.exe                    winspool.exe
                    winver.exe                    WISPTIS.EXE                   wjview.exe                    wowdeb.exe
                    wowexec.exe                   wpabaln.exe                   wpnpinst.exe                  write.exe
                    wscntfy.exe                   wscript.exe                   wuauclt.exe                   wuauclt1.exe
                    wupdmgr.exe                   xcopy.exe                     XX293116.EXE                  XX2953.EXE
                    XXCOPY.EXE                    XXCOPY16.EXE                  XXPBAR.EXE

                    squall_01

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                      Re: bat file error issue with programs
                      « Reply #24 on: March 25, 2009, 02:24:38 PM »
                      I'm on a network which mite be why with limitations.
                      Windows 7 RC Tester.  Working on it.  Your monitor says etchasketch on the side!

                      If I fall who is there to pick me up now.  I stand alone but I stand as the gaurdian for whom I wish to protect.  The sound of my blade utters my name as you fall.  For I shall not move.  For those that forsake the very people are wosres

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                      Re: bat file error issue with programs
                      « Reply #25 on: March 25, 2009, 03:06:45 PM »
                      I'm on a network which mite be why with limitations.

                      So this isn't your own computer?

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                        Re: bat file error issue with programs
                        « Reply #26 on: March 25, 2009, 03:12:23 PM »
                        no
                        Windows 7 RC Tester.  Working on it.  Your monitor says etchasketch on the side!

                        If I fall who is there to pick me up now.  I stand alone but I stand as the gaurdian for whom I wish to protect.  The sound of my blade utters my name as you fall.  For I shall not move.  For those that forsake the very people are wosres

                        Dias de verano

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                        Re: bat file error issue with programs
                        « Reply #27 on: March 25, 2009, 03:41:39 PM »
                        no

                        Duh! Like "Read this first!" "Give all information!" Now he tells us! Probably the admin has disabled users from starting defrags.

                        squall_01

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                          Re: bat file error issue with programs
                          « Reply #28 on: March 25, 2009, 03:48:12 PM »
                          yes, didn't expect it too..... was thinking of home but doing it here so its like one of those duh moments.
                          Windows 7 RC Tester.  Working on it.  Your monitor says etchasketch on the side!

                          If I fall who is there to pick me up now.  I stand alone but I stand as the gaurdian for whom I wish to protect.  The sound of my blade utters my name as you fall.  For I shall not move.  For those that forsake the very people are wosres

                          squall_01

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                            Re: bat file error issue with programs
                            « Reply #29 on: April 01, 2009, 11:13:19 AM »
                            Surpriseingly I got it work and it looks just like what you have posted.  I kind of want it to be gui use.  The help isnt all that helpful and I tried running it to no avial.  Also,  I want to know add avast and spybot but not sure what I have to point tooo.....  I looked for an exe but its not anything that I can see right off that would lanuch the programs.
                            Windows 7 RC Tester.  Working on it.  Your monitor says etchasketch on the side!

                            If I fall who is there to pick me up now.  I stand alone but I stand as the gaurdian for whom I wish to protect.  The sound of my blade utters my name as you fall.  For I shall not move.  For those that forsake the very people are wosres