Windows batch check if file does not exist

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Viewed k times. I need to write some code in a windows batch file. Thank you. If the folder exist, it should not be overwritten, but should any aditional file be copied? Directory should remain as it is. Add a comment. Active Oldest Votes.

The logic is correct, just some little changes. If everyting is ok, files are copied. All paths are quoted to avoid problems with spaces. I think your second example will not copy the files if the folder already exists because the mkdir will cause an error. Only copy the files if the folder does not exist. Then you can just look at the share and all that tasty data will be neatly organized and in one place. Glad we were able to help. Sometimes with code it just takes a second pair of eyes with all the little quirks.

I see you were able to use multiple commands within the statements. I'll have to try and remember that. To continue this discussion, please ask a new question. Get answers from your peers along with millions of IT pros who visit Spiceworks. But when placed together, a CMD window pops up briefly, disappears, and then nothing has changed, What I want is not happening Desired End State: bat file will check if a file exists, if it does not exist, bat file will execute a series of commands, write output of those commands to file, then create the file it was looking for in the first place if file already exists which means the bat file has already run on this machine it is to just exit and do nothing.

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M Boyle This person is a verified professional. Is there any possibility to do so? I have never worked with conditions in batch scripts before.

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