Roger, Your question got me wondering as there should be no problem running batch files with Win2k Pro. You mention you are using XCopy32, which does not exist in Win2k. You need to use just XCopy. The version that Win2k uses of this program should have all the functionality of Win98's XCopy32. As far as batch files go, I just wrote one that is backing up a large folder from my hard drive as I write this. You just need to edit your batch file to make sure that the .exe and .com executables are actually part of the command structure. While DOS no longer exists in Win2k, you do have a "Command" interface that works mostly like DOS. You can get to it by clicking Start|Programs|Accessories|Command Prompt, or by clicking Start|Run, typing "command", and clicking OK. Regards Kyle Elmblade [log in to unmask] From: "Roger Griffiths" <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2000 2:15 AM Subject: [PCBUILD] Batch files in 2000 Pro I've just changed one of my PC's from Win98 to 2000 Pro. I use to run a backup batch file that used XCopy32 from the host 98 machine to the other. Now with 2000, batch files can not be executed. Does anyone know how I can get 2000 to backup selected essential files automatically since DOS is no longer accessible - preferably without having to buy third party software? Regards Roger. Visit our website regularly for FAQs, articles, how-to's, tech tips and much more http://nospin.com - http://nospin.org