|  | Posted by mcolson on 08/09/07 21:23 
On Aug 9, 1:26 pm, Roy Harvey <roy_har...@snet.net> wrote:> You can look at xp_cmdshell.  Note that no program run that way can
 > open any sort of window, or prompt the "user" for anything at all.
 >
 > You may also want to look into running it as a job.
 >
 > Roy Harvey
 > Beacon Falls, CT
 >
 > On Thu, 09 Aug 2007 15:44:36 -0000, mcolson <mcolson1...@gmail.com>
 > wrote:
 >
 > >Is it possible to use sql to execute a batch file?  I would like to
 > >execute the following "C:\BTW\bartend.exe /f=C:\BTW\Toolbox\Formats
 > >\carnum.btw /p", 6
 >
 > >Thanks,
 >
 > >Matt
 
 When I use the xp_cmdshell to try and run the bat file, i get an
 output saying access denied.  It should be noted that I am using sql
 server 2005 express.  Is this why.  When I try to copy the file to
 another location, i get 0 copied.  I am able to dir the directory just
 fine.
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