Thanks for the responses. I think I have found the problem and a workaround. For some reason that I don't understand, some commands, like xcopy, decide to search the path (even when the parametes are fully specific). For the "System" ID on this machine it had "D:" in its path, which is a removable drive. Why it stops and puts up a message is a mystery to me. Anyway, fixing the path or forcing it to something acceptable in the .cmd file cures the problem. Frank Lawlor Athens Group, Inc. (512) 345-0600 x151 Athens Group, an employee-owned consulting firm integrating technology strategy and software solutions.
