Alternative for “msg” command in .bat file for Windows 10 (64 bit)
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I wrote a small timer-script as a .bat-file, which reminds me (16 times) every 30 minutes (1800 sec) in a pop-up messagebox to "Move!". The script works fine on Windows 7 (32 bit) Systems, but it seems that the "msg" command can´t be used or is not existent for 64-bit Systems. Is there any alternative to this command or way to replace that command easily?
set TIMER=(1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16)
set USERS=(%username%)
set MESSAGE=Move!
for %%i in %TIMER% do call :doit
:doit
for %%i in %USERS% do msg %%i %MESSAGE%
timeout /t 1800 /nobreak
goto:eof
batch-file windows-10 64bit
asked Nov 28 '18 at 7:40
Mattis SeehausMattis Seehaus
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I wrote a small timer-script as a .bat-file, which reminds me (16 times) every 30 minutes (1800 sec) in a pop-up messagebox to "Move!". The script works fine on Windows 7 (32 bit) Systems, but it seems that the "msg" command can´t be used or is not existent for 64-bit Systems. Is there any alternative to this command or way to replace that command easily?
set TIMER=(1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16)
set USERS=(%username%)
set MESSAGE=Move!
for %%i in %TIMER% do call :doit
:doit
for %%i in %USERS% do msg %%i %MESSAGE%
timeout /t 1800 /nobreak
goto:eof
batch-file windows-10 64bit
asked Nov 28 '18 at 7:40
Mattis SeehausMattis Seehaus
198
The command exists also on the 64-bit version of both Windows 7 and Windows 10. Do you have a Home edition or something, which might lack themsgcommand?
– aschipfl
Nov 28 '18 at 12:04
1
You may simplify your code this way:for /L %%i in (1,1,16) do ( (for %%m in (%USERS%) do msg %%m %MESSAGE%) & timeout /t 1800 /nobreak)You may split the code in several lines, if you wish...
– Aacini
Nov 28 '18 at 13:50
(On Windows 10) I had a similar issue trying to run msg from a .bat file through visual studio (runs fine when clicking on it but not through VS), the issue was the msg.exe is contained within the C:WindowsSystem32 folder and even supplying the full address of the .exe does not help as windows re-routes to the system folder when running it from 64 bit application. solution copy the msg.exe to the system folder
– stuicidle
Feb 6 at 11:59
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I wrote a small timer-script as a .bat-file, which reminds me (16 times) every 30 minutes (1800 sec) in a pop-up messagebox to "Move!". The script works fine on Windows 7 (32 bit) Systems, but it seems that the "msg" command can´t be used or is not existent for 64-bit Systems. Is there any alternative to this command or way to replace that command easily?
set TIMER=(1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16)
set USERS=(%username%)
set MESSAGE=Move!
for %%i in %TIMER% do call :doit
:doit
for %%i in %USERS% do msg %%i %MESSAGE%
timeout /t 1800 /nobreak
goto:eof
batch-file windows-10 64bit
asked Nov 28 '18 at 7:40
Mattis SeehausMattis Seehaus
198
I wrote a small timer-script as a .bat-file, which reminds me (16 times) every 30 minutes (1800 sec) in a pop-up messagebox to "Move!". The script works fine on Windows 7 (32 bit) Systems, but it seems that the "msg" command can´t be used or is not existent for 64-bit Systems. Is there any alternative to this command or way to replace that command easily?
set TIMER=(1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16)
set USERS=(%username%)
set MESSAGE=Move!
for %%i in %TIMER% do call :doit
:doit
for %%i in %USERS% do msg %%i %MESSAGE%
timeout /t 1800 /nobreak
goto:eof
batch-file windows-10 64bit
batch-file windows-10 64bit
asked Nov 28 '18 at 7:40
Mattis SeehausMattis Seehaus
198
asked Nov 28 '18 at 7:40
Mattis SeehausMattis Seehaus
198
asked Nov 28 '18 at 7:40
Mattis SeehausMattis Seehaus
198
asked Nov 28 '18 at 7:40
Mattis SeehausMattis Seehaus
198
asked Nov 28 '18 at 7:40
Mattis SeehausMattis Seehaus
198
198
The command exists also on the 64-bit version of both Windows 7 and Windows 10. Do you have a Home edition or something, which might lack themsgcommand?
– aschipfl
Nov 28 '18 at 12:04
1
You may simplify your code this way:for /L %%i in (1,1,16) do ( (for %%m in (%USERS%) do msg %%m %MESSAGE%) & timeout /t 1800 /nobreak)You may split the code in several lines, if you wish...
– Aacini
Nov 28 '18 at 13:50
(On Windows 10) I had a similar issue trying to run msg from a .bat file through visual studio (runs fine when clicking on it but not through VS), the issue was the msg.exe is contained within the C:WindowsSystem32 folder and even supplying the full address of the .exe does not help as windows re-routes to the system folder when running it from 64 bit application. solution copy the msg.exe to the system folder
– stuicidle
Feb 6 at 11:59
add a comment |
The command exists also on the 64-bit version of both Windows 7 and Windows 10. Do you have a Home edition or something, which might lack themsgcommand?
– aschipfl
Nov 28 '18 at 12:04
1
You may simplify your code this way:for /L %%i in (1,1,16) do ( (for %%m in (%USERS%) do msg %%m %MESSAGE%) & timeout /t 1800 /nobreak)You may split the code in several lines, if you wish...
– Aacini
Nov 28 '18 at 13:50
(On Windows 10) I had a similar issue trying to run msg from a .bat file through visual studio (runs fine when clicking on it but not through VS), the issue was the msg.exe is contained within the C:WindowsSystem32 folder and even supplying the full address of the .exe does not help as windows re-routes to the system folder when running it from 64 bit application. solution copy the msg.exe to the system folder
– stuicidle
Feb 6 at 11:59
The command exists also on the 64-bit version of both Windows 7 and Windows 10. Do you have a Home edition or something, which might lack the
msg command?– aschipfl
Nov 28 '18 at 12:04
The command exists also on the 64-bit version of both Windows 7 and Windows 10. Do you have a Home edition or something, which might lack the
msg command?– aschipfl
Nov 28 '18 at 12:04
1
1
You may simplify your code this way:
for /L %%i in (1,1,16) do ( (for %%m in (%USERS%) do msg %%m %MESSAGE%) & timeout /t 1800 /nobreak) You may split the code in several lines, if you wish...– Aacini
Nov 28 '18 at 13:50
You may simplify your code this way:
for /L %%i in (1,1,16) do ( (for %%m in (%USERS%) do msg %%m %MESSAGE%) & timeout /t 1800 /nobreak) You may split the code in several lines, if you wish...– Aacini
Nov 28 '18 at 13:50
(On Windows 10) I had a similar issue trying to run msg from a .bat file through visual studio (runs fine when clicking on it but not through VS), the issue was the msg.exe is contained within the C:WindowsSystem32 folder and even supplying the full address of the .exe does not help as windows re-routes to the system folder when running it from 64 bit application. solution copy the msg.exe to the system folder
– stuicidle
Feb 6 at 11:59
(On Windows 10) I had a similar issue trying to run msg from a .bat file through visual studio (runs fine when clicking on it but not through VS), the issue was the msg.exe is contained within the C:WindowsSystem32 folder and even supplying the full address of the .exe does not help as windows re-routes to the system folder when running it from 64 bit application. solution copy the msg.exe to the system folder
– stuicidle
Feb 6 at 11:59
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You could create a temporary VBS script, run it then delete it.
See Example MessageBox
At the bottom of your program include:
exit /b
:msg
set tempPath=%temp%msgbox.vbs
echo msgbox "%message%" > %tempPath% && %tempPath% && del %tempPath%
goto:eof
You can then use it through your script like so:
set message=Hello World
call:msg
So in your case:
set TIMER=(1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16)
set USERS=(%username%)
set MESSAGE=Move!
for %%i in %TIMER% do call :doit
:doit
set message=%MESSAGE%
call:msg
timeout /t 1800 /nobreak
goto:eof
exit /b
:msg
set tempPath=%temp%msgbox.vbs
echo msgbox "%message%" > %tempPath% && %tempPath% && del %tempPath%
goto:eof
answered Nov 28 '18 at 9:42
AndrewAndrew
856
now i tried this solution, but it doesn´t work like this. the console window opens and Closes instantly without showing the messagebox.
– Mattis Seehaus
Nov 30 '18 at 6:36
I was too aggressive with those '&&': always test your code. Should be fixed now.
– Andrew
Dec 1 '18 at 4:41
This is great man! It works now! ( PS: Do you even know how to change the message box size?)
– Mattis Seehaus
Dec 2 '18 at 14:42
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You could create a temporary VBS script, run it then delete it.
See Example MessageBox
At the bottom of your program include:
exit /b
:msg
set tempPath=%temp%msgbox.vbs
echo msgbox "%message%" > %tempPath% && %tempPath% && del %tempPath%
goto:eof
You can then use it through your script like so:
set message=Hello World
call:msg
So in your case:
set TIMER=(1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16)
set USERS=(%username%)
set MESSAGE=Move!
for %%i in %TIMER% do call :doit
:doit
set message=%MESSAGE%
call:msg
timeout /t 1800 /nobreak
goto:eof
exit /b
:msg
set tempPath=%temp%msgbox.vbs
echo msgbox "%message%" > %tempPath% && %tempPath% && del %tempPath%
goto:eof
answered Nov 28 '18 at 9:42
AndrewAndrew
856
now i tried this solution, but it doesn´t work like this. the console window opens and Closes instantly without showing the messagebox.
– Mattis Seehaus
Nov 30 '18 at 6:36
I was too aggressive with those '&&': always test your code. Should be fixed now.
– Andrew
Dec 1 '18 at 4:41
This is great man! It works now! ( PS: Do you even know how to change the message box size?)
– Mattis Seehaus
Dec 2 '18 at 14:42
add a comment |
1
You could create a temporary VBS script, run it then delete it.
See Example MessageBox
At the bottom of your program include:
exit /b
:msg
set tempPath=%temp%msgbox.vbs
echo msgbox "%message%" > %tempPath% && %tempPath% && del %tempPath%
goto:eof
You can then use it through your script like so:
set message=Hello World
call:msg
So in your case:
set TIMER=(1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16)
set USERS=(%username%)
set MESSAGE=Move!
for %%i in %TIMER% do call :doit
:doit
set message=%MESSAGE%
call:msg
timeout /t 1800 /nobreak
goto:eof
exit /b
:msg
set tempPath=%temp%msgbox.vbs
echo msgbox "%message%" > %tempPath% && %tempPath% && del %tempPath%
goto:eof
answered Nov 28 '18 at 9:42
AndrewAndrew
856
now i tried this solution, but it doesn´t work like this. the console window opens and Closes instantly without showing the messagebox.
– Mattis Seehaus
Nov 30 '18 at 6:36
I was too aggressive with those '&&': always test your code. Should be fixed now.
– Andrew
Dec 1 '18 at 4:41
This is great man! It works now! ( PS: Do you even know how to change the message box size?)
– Mattis Seehaus
Dec 2 '18 at 14:42
add a comment |
1
1
1
You could create a temporary VBS script, run it then delete it.
See Example MessageBox
At the bottom of your program include:
exit /b
:msg
set tempPath=%temp%msgbox.vbs
echo msgbox "%message%" > %tempPath% && %tempPath% && del %tempPath%
goto:eof
You can then use it through your script like so:
set message=Hello World
call:msg
So in your case:
set TIMER=(1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16)
set USERS=(%username%)
set MESSAGE=Move!
for %%i in %TIMER% do call :doit
:doit
set message=%MESSAGE%
call:msg
timeout /t 1800 /nobreak
goto:eof
exit /b
:msg
set tempPath=%temp%msgbox.vbs
echo msgbox "%message%" > %tempPath% && %tempPath% && del %tempPath%
goto:eof
answered Nov 28 '18 at 9:42
AndrewAndrew
856
You could create a temporary VBS script, run it then delete it.
See Example MessageBox
At the bottom of your program include:
exit /b
:msg
set tempPath=%temp%msgbox.vbs
echo msgbox "%message%" > %tempPath% && %tempPath% && del %tempPath%
goto:eof
You can then use it through your script like so:
set message=Hello World
call:msg
So in your case:
set TIMER=(1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16)
set USERS=(%username%)
set MESSAGE=Move!
for %%i in %TIMER% do call :doit
:doit
set message=%MESSAGE%
call:msg
timeout /t 1800 /nobreak
goto:eof
exit /b
:msg
set tempPath=%temp%msgbox.vbs
echo msgbox "%message%" > %tempPath% && %tempPath% && del %tempPath%
goto:eof
answered Nov 28 '18 at 9:42
AndrewAndrew
856
edited Dec 1 '18 at 4:40
answered Nov 28 '18 at 9:42
AndrewAndrew
856
answered Nov 28 '18 at 9:42
AndrewAndrew
856
answered Nov 28 '18 at 9:42
AndrewAndrew
856
856
now i tried this solution, but it doesn´t work like this. the console window opens and Closes instantly without showing the messagebox.
– Mattis Seehaus
Nov 30 '18 at 6:36
I was too aggressive with those '&&': always test your code. Should be fixed now.
– Andrew
Dec 1 '18 at 4:41
This is great man! It works now! ( PS: Do you even know how to change the message box size?)
– Mattis Seehaus
Dec 2 '18 at 14:42
add a comment |
now i tried this solution, but it doesn´t work like this. the console window opens and Closes instantly without showing the messagebox.
– Mattis Seehaus
Nov 30 '18 at 6:36
I was too aggressive with those '&&': always test your code. Should be fixed now.
– Andrew
Dec 1 '18 at 4:41
This is great man! It works now! ( PS: Do you even know how to change the message box size?)
– Mattis Seehaus
Dec 2 '18 at 14:42
now i tried this solution, but it doesn´t work like this. the console window opens and Closes instantly without showing the messagebox.
– Mattis Seehaus
Nov 30 '18 at 6:36
now i tried this solution, but it doesn´t work like this. the console window opens and Closes instantly without showing the messagebox.
– Mattis Seehaus
Nov 30 '18 at 6:36
I was too aggressive with those '&&': always test your code. Should be fixed now.
– Andrew
Dec 1 '18 at 4:41
I was too aggressive with those '&&': always test your code. Should be fixed now.
– Andrew
Dec 1 '18 at 4:41
This is great man! It works now! ( PS: Do you even know how to change the message box size?)
– Mattis Seehaus
Dec 2 '18 at 14:42
This is great man! It works now! ( PS: Do you even know how to change the message box size?)
– Mattis Seehaus
Dec 2 '18 at 14:42
add a comment |
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The command exists also on the 64-bit version of both Windows 7 and Windows 10. Do you have a Home edition or something, which might lack the
msgcommand?– aschipfl
Nov 28 '18 at 12:04
1
You may simplify your code this way:
for /L %%i in (1,1,16) do ( (for %%m in (%USERS%) do msg %%m %MESSAGE%) & timeout /t 1800 /nobreak)You may split the code in several lines, if you wish...– Aacini
Nov 28 '18 at 13:50
(On Windows 10) I had a similar issue trying to run msg from a .bat file through visual studio (runs fine when clicking on it but not through VS), the issue was the msg.exe is contained within the C:WindowsSystem32 folder and even supplying the full address of the .exe does not help as windows re-routes to the system folder when running it from 64 bit application. solution copy the msg.exe to the system folder
– stuicidle
Feb 6 at 11:59