Hi.

I use a batch file to install all the applications I need after winxp installation.

However, the shutdown.exe does not work. I've placed it at the end of the batch file after removing the installation files from the c: drive.

I use the following switches: shutdown.exe -r -f.

What am I doing worng?

Thx.

Works fine here, although it tried to shutdown a lot earlier than the 30 seconds it mentioned in the box.

This won't work on Win2k if you're trying to use it on there.

I may be wrong, i haven't researched this but

i think you need to include a 'time period'

shutdown.exe -r -f -t 30

where the '30' represents 30 seconds.

Shark007

make sure that you start shutdown BEFORE you clean out the install folders. It isn't working because the file is deleted by the cleaning step before it gets to the next line, to shutdown.

the clean of the install folders has to be LAST.

ECHO.
ECHO Automatically Reboot the Computer in One Minute
ECHO Please wait...
%systemdrive%\Windows\System32\shutdown.exe -r -t 60 -f -c "Windows XP will reboot in one minute to finalize the installation process."

ECHO.
ECHO Deleting Temp Installation Files
ECHO Please wait...
RD /S /Q %systemdrive%\Ý
RD /S /Q %systemdrive%\Program Files\Online Services
RD /S /Q %systemdrive%\Drivers
RD /S /Q %systemdrive%\Install

ECHO.
ECHO.
ECHO Installation Complete

EXIT

WwTIPPYwW:

Found it myself just before reading you answer

But that's the reason...