How do I create a batch file to prompt for a name to ping?

[anoble1]

Hi,

Am trying to figure out how to make a batch file that will give a prompt to enter a PC name or printer and and perform the ping ******-t command.
I can get the prompt to come up, but can't tie 2 together. Any help?

Thanks,

[ElizabethGreene]

Hello.

Like this:

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@echo off
set /P Target=Please enter the name of the host to ping:
ping %Target%

If you want to be really sexy:

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@echo off
:targetprompt
set /P target=Please enter the name of the host to ping:
if "%target%"=="" (
  echo A target is required, or you can press CTRL-C to cancel
  goto targetprompt
)
ping %target%

Glad to help.
Elizabeth Greene
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[anoble1]

That's what I am talking about. Worked like a champ!

Thanks!!!!