Hi,

I run a little multi-boot desktop system. The hard drive config.
looks like:


        --------------------------------------------
        |                    |                     |
        |     disk 1         |    disk 1           |
        |  partition 1       |   partition 2       |
        |                    |                     |
        --------------------------------------------

        --------------------------------------------
        |                    |                     |
        |     disk 2         |    disk 2           |
        |  partition 1       |   partition 2       |
        |                    |                     |
        --------------------------------------------

where all partitions are primary, Win2k sp4 with AVG, Spybot S&D,
Sunbelt PF. All partitions are directly bootable except disk 2
partition 2 (d2p2).

Every Sunday nite for years I jump thru the following hoops:

 1.) Boot d2p1
 2.) Run chkdsk/f on d1p2 (my everyday usage partiton). It prompts me
     to abandon all file handles on d1p2.
 3.) Run a PM7 window wizard to delete d2p2, then copy d1p2 to the d2p2
     space (as a backup image).

I suspect that Sunbelt PF has the file handles on d1p2, but I'm
not certain.

What I'd like to do is compose a .bat file that would release file
handles on d1p2 and invoke PM7 with parameters, etc to delete/copy
per 3.). Executable from, say, the top level directory when d2p1 is
booted.

I've investigated PM7 scripts: it doesn't appear they will do what
I need. The system is run on a virtual shoestring, buying backup
software, etc is not an option.

Clear as mud in a blender? :-)

Any possibilities?

  Thx,
  Peetie

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