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Thanks, Squashman. That did it.

I am trying to create a batch file to copy files of one extension type from numerous subfolders to a different folder. I am using this command: xcopy *.mp3 destination /s It isolates the files and copies the files, but creates the subfolders too. Is there another option that would place the files in...

Not sure, but don't I need a For.exe/For.com file somewhere on my Windows 7 system? I keep getting a 'file not found' error message.

Thanks for the replies. Forgive the newbie question, but where can I download the 'For' command?

I need to make a list of all files, all types, in a folder and its subfolders. I don't want the folder and subfolder names to appear in the list, just the file names. Does any one know if this can be done and if so, what command options I should use?

Regards...John

I tried DISKPART, but couldn't figure out how to input the criteria at the prompt via the batch file.

Assigning Z: as the drive letter seems to have the letter maintained in the next session.

Thanks for the advice guys.

I have been having some problems with an external Sata hard drive on my PC. I assign it a specific letter, but when I reboot, the drive does not maintain its letter. The drive itself is new, but I also had the same problem with another drive. If this problem can’t be fixed, I would like to create a ...

Thanks for the info guys. I was able to do it.

I run a back up routine by way of a batch file. I would like to simultaneously create a log file of the batch's actions. I have tried a command, "mybat.bat >> c:\log.txt", that I found on this forum. It works great in creating the log, but I can not view the batch's actions while it is run...

Thanks, Squashman. Works perfectly.

I have a batch file that adjusts the level in the audio portion of a a video file. It has commands which use the '%1' variable in its scripting. How do I get the batch file to automatically perform its commands against all files in a specified folder rather than execute the batch file against each i...