.bat (batch) file delay?

Discussion in 'Programming' started by pcz, Nov 16, 2009.

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    Anybody knows how to set a delay in a batch file?

    Haven't had success with the choice command (I don't that one doesn't work in XP).

    What I want is a delayed action of the batch file.
     
    pcz, Nov 16, 2009 IP
  2. organicCyborg

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    You can use the pause comment to stop the file until the user presses a key. I believe there is a pause function available, but you need to download some additional software from Microsoft to get it working (I believe it's called Microsoft Services for UNIX).

    A quick google search revealed this hack:
    
ECHO Waiting 5 seconds
PING 127.0.0.1 -n 1 -w 5000 > NUL
    Code (markup):
     
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    The command is "pause".
    It will print "Press any key to continue..."
     
    inpun, Nov 17, 2009 IP