Problems Running Batch Files Through Scheduler Service

 Last reviewed: March 26, 1997
Article ID: Q142432
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51, and 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51, and 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When you run batch files through the Windows NT scheduler service, the following symptoms occur: 

   - Missing system and user environment variables.

   - CALL statements not returning properly.

   - Testing of ERRORLEVELS not working as expected.

   - Other batch file statements not working as expected.
These problems do not occur if you manually run the batch files.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem in Windows NT 3.5x, use the following syntax to run the batch files: 

   AT <time> /interactive "cmd.exe /c <path and batch file name>"
To correct this problem in Windows NT 4.0, use the following syntax to run the batch files: 

   AT <time> /interactive cmd.exe /c "<path and batch file name>"

Additional query words: prodnt
Keywords : kbtool ntutil
Version : 3.5 3.51 4.0
Platform : WinNT

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Last reviewed: March 26, 1997
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