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Number   :  5425
Date     :  2003-08-29
Author   :  Garry Deane
Subject  :  Re: .bat execution revisited
Size(KB) :  1


--- In xxcopy@yahoogroups.com, "Virg"  wrote:
> I'm top posting because I imagine few will be interested in
> this off topic subject from a week ago.
> 
> Today I had the opportunity to try Gary's suggestion below
> of typing "ftype batfile="%1" %*" in a command line. First
> I typed only "ftype batfile" and received the response "%1" %*"
> with the quote marks. The same one received when querying for
> cmdfile.
> 
> Just for fun I typed the whole command: ftype batfile="%1" %*
> and received the same response. However, right clicking on a
> .bat file gives neither an edit or an open choice now and
> nothing happens when I double click on one.
> 
> If I go to a "dos" box and type pikback.bat the batchfile with
> that name executes.
> 
> It isn't super important since the cmd files are still normal.
> I didn't mess with those before. But it looks like I've
> screwed up .bat files for good on his XP computer.
> 
> Virg

Did you log-out log-in after making the changes? I'm not sure
but Explorer may need to re-read the registry values before
they take effect (I don't think this is the case but it may be).

Try making the changes through the Explorer->Tools->Folder Options
->File Types menu. This is where you will need to add or edit the
right click commands for edit, print etc. Take a look at the entries
for .CMD files (called Windows NT Command Script on my NT system).
Copy these same entries to the .BAT files and see how you go.

On a related issue brought up by Michael, make sure that the
PATHEXT variable includes .BAT. In a Cmd window, type

SET PATHEXT

You should see a list of filetypes "known" to windows. Although
this shouldn't affect explorer's right click behaviour, it may do.
See http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBD/tip1700/rh1706.htm on how to correct
the PATHEXT value.

Garry



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