And instead of .bat make the file extension .cmd so it doesn't run in 16 bit mode. Jim Kenzig "Richard F. Strait" <wrote: Thank you Grant, I hadn't worked with *.bat files for a long time. The use of the PAUSE command showed me the error of my ways and now I am off and running! Thanks rfstrait@xxxxxxxx On Fri, 10 Mar 2006 16:59:59 -0800 "Grant, Lachlan ISMC:EX" writes: > Batch (*.bat)files still work, and are used very extensively. > > Perhaps use the PAUSE command at the end of your batch file to see > why > it isn't working. I'm guessing, but I think the batch file is > running, > then erroring out (perhaps can't find the file specified?), then it > closes the command window as it has finished processing the > commands. > > Just a guess...! > > Lachlan. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > [mailto:windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Richard F. > Strait > Sent: March 10, 2006 4:37 PM > To: windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [windows2000] *.bat files under windows! > > > Is the concept of *.bat files obsolete under windows? I just > installed > an MSDOS program that can be executed with *.bat files to access > certain > DB files and find that they don't work? > > Any comments! > > TIA Jim Kenzig CEO The Kenzig Group http://www.kenzig.com Sponsorships Available! Blog: http://www.techblink.com Terminal Services Downloads: http://www.thinhelp.com Windows Vista: http://www.VistaPop.com Virtualization: http://www.virtualize-it.com Games: http://www.stressedpuppy.com