Problems Running Batch Files Through Scheduler Service (142432)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q142432 SYMPTOMS
When you run batch files through the Windows NT scheduler service, the
following symptoms occur:
- Missing system and user environment variables.
- CALL statements not returning properly.
- Testing of ERRORLEVELS not working as expected.
- Other batch file statements not working as expected.
These problems do not occur if you manually run the batch files.
RESOLUTION
To correct this problem in Windows NT 3.5x, use the following syntax to run
the batch files:
AT <time> /interactive "cmd.exe /c <path and batch file name>"
To correct this problem in Windows NT 4.0, use the following syntax to run
the batch files:
AT <time> /interactive cmd.exe /c "<path and batch file name>"
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 5/7/2003 |
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| Keywords: | KB142432 |
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