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Can a batch script run from a network share location?
Posted: 17 Jan 2012 13:31
by djangofan
Is it possible to run a batch file from a network share location?
For example, I have this script:
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 . . .
Re: Can a batch script run from a network share location?
Posted: 17 Jan 2012 13:35
by Ed Dyreen
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You are already doing it
Re: Can a batch script run from a network share location?
Posted: 17 Jan 2012 14:32
by djangofan
Ed Dyreen wrote:'
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.
Re: Can a batch script run from a network share location?
Posted: 17 Jan 2012 14:44
by 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=1893You should go local as soon as possible, even if it were only for performance related issues.
Re: Can a batch script run from a network share location?
Posted: 19 Jan 2012 07:46
by Squashman
Food for thought
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@echo off
SET MyDIR=%~dp0
echo %MyDIR%
pushd %MyDIR%
echo %CD%
pause
Re: Can a batch script run from a network share location?
Posted: 19 Jan 2012 07:49
by Squashman
djangofan wrote: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.