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QuestionAfter I run the batch script, it just opens another line and nothing happens.
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wikiHow Technology WriterMany batch scripts won't display any confirmation that the commands have run. If you wrote the batch script yourself, you can switch the value of "echo" to "on" to display the commands at the prompt as they run. You can also add "pause" to the end of the script to make it prompt the user to press a key to continue. But in general, as long as you don't see an error, that means the batch script executed properly. -
QuestionWhat does this error mean? '.' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
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wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerThe batch script is trying to run "." as a command, which is not a recognized command. Look for the extra period somewhere in the script and remove it. -
QuestionHow do I get out after I run my batch file ?
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wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerJust click the '''X''' at the top corner of the command prompt window to close it. Or, if the batch script is hung on a process and not letting you go to the next line, you can press Ctrl + C to stop the batch file from running. -
QuestionIt gives an error saying "The input line is too long. The syntax of the command is incorrect."
Community AnswerDouble-check the code, as there's a command that was not correctly written. Ensure all spaces and special characters are in the proper places.
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