Article: Q130893
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.1 3.5 3.51
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kb3rdparty kbusage
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server, version 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51
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SUMMARY
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When you use PKZIP.EXE with the ampersand (&) switch to span multiple floppy
disks, the following error message appears:
The name specified is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
CAUSE
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The ampersand switch is not interpreted by the Command Prompt (CMD.EXE) because
it is a reserved command character, used to separate multiple commands on one
line. Therefore, the characters following the ampersand are interpreted as a bad
name.
WORKAROUND
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To work around this problem, use the carrot character (^), above the "6" key,
which allows you to input command characters as text. For example, to compress
the C:\DATA directory over multiple floppy disks on the A drive, you would use
the following command:
PKZIP A:\DATA.ZIP C:\DATA\*.* -^&
Alternatively, you can surround the ampersand character with quotes such as
follows:
PKZIP A:\DATA.ZIP C:\DATA\*.* "-&"
PKZIP is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty,
implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.
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Keywords : kb3rdparty kbusage
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Version : 3.1 3.5 3.51
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