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remember for one \ you need \\ for 2 \ you need \\\\ > -----Original Message----- > From: Larry Sandwick [mailto:lgs@;sarreid.com] > Sent: Monday, November 04, 2002 3:31 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Connecting to a drive > > > Hello, > > > > I am trying to write a Perl script that will replicate a directory on > one computer to another. All of the computers are running XP. > I do have > administrative privileges. > > > > The problem is when I run the line below I never get connected to the > computer from within the scripted. > > > > system "net use m: \\$node\\c\$ <file:///\\$node\c\$> user:/username > password"; > > > > The error I get from the line is a syntax error. > > > > If I map the drive manually my script works.(That's no good when you > have to do it 40 times ) > > > > Any suggestions would be appreciated > > > > Thanks for your help! > > > > Larry Sandwick > > Sarreid, Ltd. > > Network Administrator > > (252) 291-1414 x223 > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------- The views and opinions expressed in this email message are the sender's own, and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Summit Systems Inc. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
