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Hi All.

I'm writing a batch file that will rename a log file to include the date in the filename then move or copy the log file to a network location. So far the rename is going fine although the date is in ddmmyyyy format and I would prefer yyyymmdd format but the file is not moving. Here it is so far (The pause is just there in case the file rename takes a moment):

Set FileDate=%date:/=%
ren c:\batchtests\backup.txt %FileDate%backup.txt
PING 1.1.1.1 -n 1 -w 10000 >NUL
xcopy c:\batchtests\*.txt to "\\servername\x:\!folder\"

Is the ! in the folder name causing problems? Any help is greatly appreciated.

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xcopy c:\batchtests\*.txt to "\\servername\x:\!folder\"

I believe you first have to assign a networked drive in order to copy to drives on other pc's.

Why do people on this forum ask themselves questions and then answer them. You can hide your face you can not hide your habits.

Thanks for your help Ed.

To test I edited the batch to try and copy the file to a local location but it's still not moving the file:

Set FileDate=%date:/=%
ren c:\batchtests\backuplog.txt %FileDate%backup.txt
PING 1.1.1.1 -n 1 -w 10000 >NUL
xcopy c:\batchtests\*.txt to c:\batchtests2

Any ideas?

Cleptography - thanks for your, er, input. You are obviously very supportive of those trying to learn a new skill. You also can hide your face but you can not hide the fact you are smart arse with too much time on your hands

Sorted, cheers Ed.