Article: Q142432
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): winnt:3.5,3.51,4.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbtool
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0
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SYMPTOMS
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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
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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>"
Additional query words: prodnt schedule command
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Keywords : kbtool
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Version : winnt:3.5,3.51,4.0
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