batch files on Win XP?!!

[DaniBoy]

Hello,
I made a simple batch file on Windows XP, I saved it as autoexec.bat on the Command Prompt. When I start my computer it does nor execute the autoexec.bat file. Is there something that I have to do for it to work in XP?

All I tried was to open Access when I start my computer. I am also on a novell network, dont know if that matters!!

DaniBoy

 

[ghudson]

Windows XP does not use DOS like the old 9x OS did. Windows XP is not looking for an AutoExec.bat file. You should create a shortcut to your Access program in the Startup directory. This will open Access when Windows loads on your PC.

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Access

The target field of your Access shortcut should be something like...
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\msaccess.exe"

HTH

 

[DaniBoy]

Thanks ghudson

ghudson,
What I want to do is not just to open Access, I actualy need it to run a batch file. I was reading this thread and thats exactly what I want to do.

http://www.access-programmers.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36445

I want to be able to copy a file on my server to my desktop. I am new to dos so I was just trying to make it work. Any other way on how to make the autoexe.bat work on XP?

Thanks

Daniel

 

[ghudson]

Access can call the batch file using the Shell function.

Call Shell("C:\Copy.bat")

Check the help files for the Shell function for more options if needed.

BUT, if all you want to do is copy a file then let Access do it without using DOS but running the FileCopy Statement.

FileCopy ("X:\Databases\Test\NewVersion.mdb"), ("C:\My Database\DatabaseA.mdb")

Check the help files for the FileCopy Statement for more info.

HTH

 

[DaniBoy]

Thanks a lot ghudson!!

I think thats waht will work, thanks for your help. I will let you know what happens.
One more thing, do I look in access help or windows help?


Daniel