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David Bandel
David Bandel

Reputation: 252

Batch file call command not finishing prior to next command

I'm running a batch file

cd desktop

net use z: \\NETWORKCOMPUTER1-PC\i
z:

cd movies
dir > c:movies.txt
cd ..\shows
dir > c:shows.txt
cd ..\anime
dir > c:anime.txt

net use z: /delete

At the end it gives this message:

"There are open files and/or incomplete directory searches pending on the connection to z:.

Is it OK to continue disconnecting and force them closed? (Y/N) [N]:"

At which time I select 'N' and all the text files are created correctly.

How do I make it not delete the network connection until it's done creating the last text file?

Resolved - Needed to switch back to c: before deleting the z: network connection.

Upvotes: 2

Views: 3325

Answers (1)

aphoria
aphoria

Reputation: 20179

It's because you're setting z: as the current drive near the top of your script.

So, to avoid the message, right before you attempt to delete the z: mapping set the current drive to c: (or whatever other drive you wish).

For example, something like this:

NET USE Z: \\ComputerName\FolderShare
Z:

REM Do some stuff here with files/folders on Z:

REM Change current drive to C: before removing the network drive.
C:

NET USE Z: /DELETE

Upvotes: 3

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