Can a batch script run from a network share location?

[djangofan]

Is it possible to run a batch file from a network share location?

For example, I have this script:

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@ECHO off
ECHO Hello World
pause

And it results in output that looks like this:

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'\\demo.mysite.com\c$\SharedFiles\Batch'
CMD.EXE was started with the above path as the current directory.
UNC paths are not supported.  Defaulting to Windows directory.
Hello World
Press any key to continue . . .

[Ed Dyreen]

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You are already doing it

[djangofan]

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You are already doing it

I don't think so. If I go into a any more complex example, such as using COPY.exe, then it fails to copy with a similar error. Therefore, I am wondering what the secret is, as I currently do not believe it is possible.

[Ed Dyreen]

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Try DOSKIT (XP 32bit OS), to see a working example, I develop it and can be installed from UNC path: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1893
You should go local as soon as possible, even if it were only for performance related issues.

[Squashman]

Food for thought

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@echo off
SET MyDIR=%~dp0
echo %MyDIR%
pushd %MyDIR%
echo %CD%
pause

[Squashman]

I don't think so. If I go into a any more complex example, such as using COPY.exe, then it fails to copy with a similar error. Therefore, I am wondering what the secret is, as I currently do not believe it is possible.

xcopy supports UNC paths.