[SOLVED] Elmers Batch file writing issue #2

Elmer BeFuddled · Elmer BeFuddled's Computer Specs

I'm trying to write a batch file that will:-
a) Take full ownership
b) Rename original file
c) Copy replacement file from point A (different) to the original locations (system 32 and SysWOW64 involved here)

The story so far:-

Code:

@echo off
takeown /f C:\Windows\System32\Elmers.rtf
cacls C:\Windows\System32\Elmers.rtf
REN C:\Windows\System32\Elmers.rtf Elmers0ld.rtf
COPY "D:\ MODIFYING\7 DLL+ W.I.P.s\Elmers.rtf" "C:\Windows\System32\Elmers.rtf"

N.B. The space at the start of the folder called " Modifying" (its an "Alt+ 160) is deliberate, not a typo.

I've made a mock up so I'm assuming the first two (takeown & cacls) are working.
Update, Appears not!! The rename bit works no problem. It's the copying of the replacement file that's not happening for me

This is to automate (eventually!) the changing of my imageres.dll file and another three or four system files I've modified and always change. Thus speeding up a pretty fast routine I've already got (by hand).

Help appreciated.

Update, Appears not!! Tried on a system file, didn't work. Looks like I need to start from scratch

.

**Core** · Core's Computer Specs

So if you enter them by hand one by one, they do work?

Elmer BeFuddled · Elmer BeFuddled's Computer Specs

Quote:

Originally Posted by Core

So if you enter them by hand one by one, they do work?

You mean like, one batch to take ownership, pause, one to rename, pause, one to replace?
I'll give that a go.

IonDarkWatch · IonDarkWatch's Computer Specs

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elmer BeFuddled

I'm trying to write a batch file that will:-
a) Take full ownership
b) Rename original file
c) Copy replacement file from point A (different) to the original locations (system 32 and SysWOW64 involved here)

The story so far:-

Code:

@echo off
takeown /f C:\Windows\System32\Elmers.rtf
cacls C:\Windows\System32\Elmers.rtf
REN C:\Windows\System32\Elmers.rtf Elmers0ld.rtf
COPY "D:\ MODIFYING\7 DLL+ W.I.P.s\Elmers.rtf" "C:\Windows\System32\Elmers.rtf"

N.B. The space at the start of the folder called " Modifying" (its an "Alt+ 160) is deliberate, not a typo.

I've made a mock up so I'm assuming the first two (takeown & cacls) are working.
Update, Appears not!! The rename bit works no problem. It's the copying of the replacement file that's not happening for me

This is to automate (eventually!) the changing of my imageres.dll file and another three or four system files I've modified and always change. Thus speeding up a pretty fast routine I've already got (by hand).

Help appreciated.

Update, Appears not!! Tried on a system file, didn't work. Looks like I need to start from scratch

.

http://www.blogsdna.com/2159/how-to-...-windows-7.htm

Elmer BeFuddled · Elmer BeFuddled's Computer Specs

Thanks for the Link IonDarkWatch, but I know how to take ownership of a file or folder.

Just not with my crappy .bat file!!

I'm trying to simplify that process (and others) into one mouse double-click for multiple randomly located files if possible.

**Core** · Core's Computer Specs

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elmer BeFuddled

You mean like, one batch to take ownership, pause, one to rename, pause, one to replace?
I'll give that a go.

No, I meant if you type the commands one by one into the command prompt, do you get auth probs or do they process...

Fire cat · Fire cat's Computer Specs

I know that you want to make a batch file, but you can Aldo do this with a Java app called Actions. I use it to create new projects when I code

http://app.jbbres.com/actions/

Elmer BeFuddled · Elmer BeFuddled's Computer Specs

Quote:

Originally Posted by Core

No, I meant if you type the commands one by one into the command prompt, do you get auth probs or do they process...

Okay my icacls was all wrong! Modified the code to

Code:

takeown /f C:\Windows\Elmers.rtf
icacls C:\Windows\Elmers.rtf  /grant administrators:F /t
REN C:\Windows\Elmers.rtf Elmers0ld.rtf
COPY "D:\ MODIFYING\7 DLL+ W.I.P.s\Elmers.rtf" "C:\Windows\Elmers.rtf"

We now have take ownership and rename

but no copy

.

"The system cannot find the path specified". I've tried the copy with and without "quotes".

Fire Cat I'll have to look into that, Thanks for the link.

Fire cat · Fire cat's Computer Specs

You're welcome M8!

**Core** · Core's Computer Specs

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elmer BeFuddled

Okay my icacls was all wrong! Modified the code to

Code:

takeown /f C:\Windows\Elmers.rtf
icacls C:\Windows\Elmers.rtf  /grant administrators:F /t
REN C:\Windows\Elmers.rtf Elmers0ld.rtf
COPY "D:\ MODIFYING\7 DLL+ W.I.P.s\Elmers.rtf" "C:\Windows\Elmers.rtf"

We now have take ownership and rename

but no copy

.

"The system cannot find the path specified". I've tried the copy with and without "quotes".

Fire Cat I'll have to look into that, Thanks for the link.

When you type out the copy command, make sure you enter the space before the word MODIFYING not with a space key, but by holding down ALT and typing 0160 on your numpad.

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