Batch

Executes the commands specified in a text file. The batch command is only available when you are using the Recovery Console, which can be started from the Setup CD.

batch input_file [output_file]

Parameters

input_file

Specifies the text file that contains the list of commands to be executed. Input_file can consist of a drive letter and a colon, a directory name, a file name, or a combination.

output_file

If specified, stores the output of the commands in the named file. If not specified, the output is displayed on the screen.

Example

The following example executes the batch file C:\Jobs\Find.txt and stores the output in the file C:\Jobs\Results.txt:

batch c:\jobs\find.txt c:\jobs\results.txt

Note

A batch file cannot contain a nested batch command.

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Related Topics

Command-line reference A-Z

Delete the Recovery Console

Install the Recovery Console as a startup option

Start the computer and use the Recovery Console

Recovery Console overview


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