Batch check file exists

Is there some stupid syntax error I have missed? If the snippet above is actually a direct copy of the code. I don't think it will work correctly. If you look at the first answer to the StackOverflow question they state that:.

I think you would have to use a single GOTO command to jump to another section of the code where it can then run each command in the group individually. To be honest I'm not sure though, my batch skills are a little rusty. It is not quite the same as a modern day full programming language.

Try flipping it and make it. I'd also make a txt file if it exists to see if that is running. Dustin may be right. In one I have that is similar, I have the If statement multiple times with 1 command in each.

I did that for a reason. Got it to work. Strange how the placement of the 's on the same lines was the only thing causing problems. What a strange quirk! Below I have posted my working tested just a few moments ago code. Here is an example:.

If yes, the file will be opened in the program notepad. If you cannot or do not want to write all commands into one line, you can also use the following syntax:. Additionally, I have worked with a variable in this example. Please note: The contributions published on askingbox. Show 5 more comments.

Sk8erPeter 6, 9 9 gold badges 45 45 silver badges 67 67 bronze badges. Kevin 2, 1 1 gold badge 23 23 silver badges 28 28 bronze badges. RBerteig RBerteig Why the '. Is it a typo? EXE, which had those dots. I don't know why they included them, it does seem inconsistent. Other commands use the idiom [drive:][path]filename in place of the text filename. The Overflow Blog. Necessary Necessary.

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