Redirecting Files in Batch Files Inserts Incorrect Characters
Article ID: 174160
Article Last Modified on 10/31/2006
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition
This article was previously published under Q174160
SYMPTOMS
When running a batch file that redirects the output of one file to another
file, Windows NT inserts the number 1 in the filename of the input file.
Redirection in a batch file is done with the greater than (>) character and
can be used alone or with the Type or Print commands.
RESOLUTION
Currently, there is no workaround. Although it will display incorrectly
inserted characters, the command will work correctly. If the file that is
being redirected exists, the file will be redirected to the correct file
name without any problems.
This issue will only cause problems if the file is being referenced by
later commands that are written to correspond to the display of the results
of the redirection line in the batch file.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT versions 3.51
and 4.0. We are researching this problem and will post new information here
in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
Additional query words: program pipe
Keywords: kbbug KB174160