Redirecting files in batch files inserts incorrect characters

Last reviewed: November 6, 1997
Article ID: Q174160
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.51 and 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.51 and 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When running a batch file that redirects the output of one file to another file, Windows NT inserts the number 1 in the filename of the input file. Redirection in a batch file is done with the greater than (>) character and can be used alone or with the Type or Print commands.

RESOLUTION

Currently, there is no workaround. Although it will display incorrectly inserted characters, the command will work correctly. If the file that is being redirected exists, the file will be redirected to the correct file name without any problems.

This issue will only cause problems if the file is being referenced by later commands that are written to correspond to the display of the results of the redirection line in the batch file.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT versions 3.51 and 4.0. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.


Additional query words: program pipe
Keywords : kbbug3.51 kbbug4.00 NTSrvWkst
Version : WinNT:3.51,4.0
Platform : winnt
Hardware : ALPHA PPC x86
Issue type : kbbug


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Last reviewed: November 6, 1997
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