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windows 2008 - activating batch file


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Guest IT STAFF
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Enterprise 2008 SP1

 

I created a batch file, but unable to execute (by clicking) and it force the

batch file open in notepad.

 

How can i run a batch file ?

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Guest Pegasus \(MVP\)
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Re: windows 2008 - activating batch file

 

 

"IT STAFF" <jkklim@hotmail.com> wrote in message

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> Enterprise 2008 SP1

>

> I created a batch file, but unable to execute (by clicking) and it force

> the batch file open in notepad.

>

> How can i run a batch file ?

 

Try this:

1. Open a Command Prompt.

2. Navigate to the folder where the batch file resides.

3. Type these commands:

- dir{Enter}

(Report the full name of the batch file)

- "xxx.bat"{Enter}

(substitute xxx with the real name of the batch file and report the

result)

- notepad xxx.bat{Enter}

(Copy & paste the batch file lines into your reply)

By the time you have finished this little exercise you will probably

know what's wrong.

4. Type the

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Re: windows 2008 - activating batch file

 

Do you have the view set to show file extension?

If not, you probably have a file named something like this: batFile.bat.txt

 

A txt file will always open in Notepad.

 

"IT STAFF" <jkklim@hotmail.com> wrote in message

news:%237E6MTn$IHA.3756@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

> Enterprise 2008 SP1

>

> I created a batch file, but unable to execute (by clicking) and it force

> the batch file open in notepad.

>

> How can i run a batch file ?

>


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