Dos command syntax incorrect

[GeneC]

copy c:\offline.jpg c:\program files\cam_1.jpg

Why does dos say that the syntax of this command is incorrect?? it either says that or that it can not find the file specified. Even if I place the file in the root I get one of these messages. I'm getting a headache trying to figure it out.

[doctorgonzo]

Try quotes around "C:\Program Files\cam_1.jpp". The space in the path may be causing the problem.

[glc]

Depending on what exact version of DOS, you may have to use c:\progra~1 instead of c:\program files. It's the 8.3 restriction that may be getting you. If your version is LFN capable, you only need to use the quotes as Doc G indicated.

[GeneC]

I found the problem. I THOUGHT that the version of XP was more advanced then it truly is. I did in fact have to shorten the path using the ~1 so instead of c:\program files\cam_1.jpg
I had to shorten it to c:\progra~1\cam_1.jpg which then worked.

Thanks for all your help

Gene

[glc]

If you run "command" it's 8.3 restricted. If you run "cmd" it is not.

[GeneC]

That's just it. I was using CMD not command. When I bring up a command box the prompt is
H:\DOCUME~1\GENE>

When I bring up a CMD box the prompt is
H:\Documents and Settings\Gene>

But the command line kept saying syntax incorrect. Oh well it's fixed now.


Thanks Again
Gene