Using for loop in batch file

In batch file programming, for loop can also be implemented through a range of values. Following is the syntax for implementing for loop through a range of values in the batch file.

So here is the syntax or perhaps an example of for loop for looping through files in particular location. This will go through all the files in movie folder of D: and display the files in output console. So, this is all about the batch file for loops.

Below is batch file content having nested FOR loop. The last line, which is suppose to execute at the end of the FOR loop, does not get executed. Can someone let me know whats wrong in this. FOR loop in Windows by Srini. Reply Link. Can you share process to make patch file for removing temporary internet files. How to open window n close it in a given time? Active Oldest Votes. Andriy M Andriy M 73k 16 16 gold badges 90 90 silver badges bronze badges. Gilbeg: Works for me. Are you sure you didn't miss anything?

If so, is it enclosed in double quotes? Although that would still hardly produce that error message. Welcome to StackOverflow. It's great that you would like to contribute. However, this is a general answer. It's much better if you tailor your answer to the question asked.

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Unfortunately PowerShell is the path that the client wants to go. Powershell works well, but as a note I've previously experienced instabilities when calling from bat files e. This was largely related to automated testing where the PS subshell would never return despite an "Exit" command. We didn't have time to fully investigate, but I thought I'd mention it.

Maybe it will save someone else the headache of debugging : — TwoByteHero.