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Computer Housekeeping.....

by 70441.2227 May 21, 2007 9:18PM PDT

Hi,
I have a need to create some processes to do some unique housekeeping and backup of certain files and folders. I was thinking of using .bat files to do these processes. I want to do it with Win OS native tools. Is there a better way to do it. I'm not sure what script files are, but see references to these all the time. Has MS developed a more modern approach to .bat files? One example of what I want to do is backup C:\Documents and Settings folder (not unique).

Thanks,
Bob

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I use a batchfile also for my backup.

by Kees Bakker May 21, 2007 9:43PM PDT

The essence is xcopy /m /s

No need for me to use VBS (Visual Basic scripts) for this.
Information on scripting:
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms950396.aspx

Introduction in http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/hubs/start.mspx

Hope this helps.

Kees

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(NT) Thanks Kees

by 70441.2227 Jun 9, 2007 10:30PM PDT

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Batch files for your stated purpose will be...

by Edward ODaniel May 22, 2007 3:15AM PDT

every bit as efficient and effective as scripting but if you do want to learn more about scripting here is a handy tutorial (even has a link to Microsoft's Online documentation for the Windows Scripting Host):
http://tiger.la.asu.edu/WSH/wsh_tutorial.htm

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(NT) Thanks Edward

by 70441.2227 Jun 9, 2007 10:34PM PDT

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