How to run a batch file on XP Pro? 2

[torandson]

Hi,
I tried to install multiple security patches by creating a batch file per the KB articles I have read and re-read, and my batch file looks exactly like the examples.

But when I open a command window and navigate to the folder containing my 'Update.bat' file, and then type "Update," I get a message that this is not a recognizable command, or that "Windows" is not a recognizable command, or something.

All of the exec paths in the batch file contain strings like

D:\MyFolder\Windows Update\Step 5\blah, blah.exe

Are spaces not allowed in the path in this case? Or is there some other problem?

Anyone got a simple explanation for how to get from the batch file to the installed security patches?

Do I have to unpack all of the files from the downloaded exec files first?

--torandson

 

[bcastner]

Take this KB for example:

http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...port/kb/articles/Q296/8/61.ASP&NoWebContent=1

What is not clearly stated is that the spaces in the command line are avoided by setting an environmental variable for the pathing. If you want to instead enter the complete path, use "'s.

e.g. as shown by the KB article:
set PATHTOFIXES=D:\MyFolder\Windows Update\Step 5
%PATHTOFIXES%\blah, blah.exe -z -m

In the alternative:
"D:\MyFolder\Windows Update\Step 5\blah, blah.exe" -z -m