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[hotiron]

Hi all,
I'm creating a batch file to empty Temp and backup folders, as I've always done. When renaming the created batch to .bat, the .txt extension remains, not allowing the file to execute. ex. filename.bat.txt?? Never seen this before. Any suggestions? Thanks

 

[miket000]

Hotiron,

Are you working in WinXP? If so, files that used to be *.bat files must how be *.cmd


Regards,
Mike Tompkins

 

[hotiron]

miket000. Thanks for the post.
Changing the extension to .cmd has no effect. Double clicking on the file or shortcut opens the file for edit. I believe the last place I was at was using XP as well. I used .bat extensions there with no problem(?)Also, when renaming .txt files to .bat(or .cmd) shouldnt i get a message asking if I relly want to do this?

 

[EEnd]

Tty opening Windows Explorer, then select Tools -> Options -> View and clear the checkbox labeled "Hide extensions for known file types".

Eric

 

[brengine]

After doing what EEnd described, in NotePad you have to change the SaveAs Type to *.*

Then add the .bat extension with the filename.

Ken

 

[hotiron]

Thanks for the help,
I forgot to unhide file extensions. Stars to all