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xp_CmdShell is a powerful SP if used with care. You can execute executable files (e.g. *.com, *.exe and *.bat) using xp_CmdShell however there is a little trick when executing executable file. When you use the the following command you will get an error 'C:\myscript.bat' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. Solution: You have to specify a command processor in the string you pass to xp_cmdshell. Use cmd.exe for NT/W2K and command.com for Win9x. For WinNT/2k/XP/2003 Click here to copy the following block EXEC master.dbo.xp_cmdshell 'cmd /C "C:\myscript.bat"' For Win9x Click here to copy the following block EXEC master.dbo.xp_cmdshell 'command /C "C:\myscript.bat"'

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