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PKZIP 2.04 Error Message: What did I do wrong? (Users)

posted by glennmcc  , North Jackson, Ohio (USA), 21.04.2013, 01:49

> > Hi!
> >
> > I'm trying to use PKZIP 2.04 for DOS to zip up the files in a directory
> and
> > sub-directory on a laptop running XP Home.
> >
> > I'm using the command prompt in the DOS box.
> >
> > Here's what I entered at the command prompt:
> >
> > PKZIP A:\ws4t1910.ZIP d:\wp\ws4\*.* -&RP
> >
> > PKZIP proceeds to display the usual messages showing the filenames as it
> > "deflates" them. But then it gives me this error:
> >
> > PKZIP: (E01) can't create: ./PKZIPTMP.A
> > 'RP' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
> > operable program or batch file.
> >
> >
> > I'm following the instructions I found at:
> >
> >
> Using
> > the PKZIP/PKUNZIP utilities
> >
> > Can you spot the typo or error in what I typed at the command prompt?
>
> cmd.exe/command.com in NT interprets '&' like ';' in POSIX shells, which
> cause this error.

roytam,

Good catch.

I was on the wrong track with Case Sensitivity of the command line options.

So, unless there's a work-around for the '&',
it appears that DOS pkzip will not work in the NTVDM for spanning diskettes.

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Complete thread:

• PKZIP 2.04 Error Message: What did I do wrong? - CluelessInSeattl, 08.04.2013, 16:05
  • PKZIP 2.04 Error Message: What did I do wrong? - glennmcc, 09.04.2013, 00:30
    • PKZIP 2.04 Error Message: What did I do wrong? - glennmcc, 18.04.2013, 03:36
      • PKZIP 2.04 Error Message: What did I do wrong? - glennmcc, 19.04.2013, 00:34
  • PKZIP 2.04 Error Message: What did I do wrong? - roytam, 19.04.2013, 12:05
    • PKZIP 2.04 Error Message: What did I do wrong? - glennmcc, 21.04.2013, 01:49
      • PKZIP 2.04 Error Message: What did I do wrong? - rr, 21.04.2013, 20:38
        • PKZIP 2.04 Error Message: What did I do wrong? - glennmcc, 22.04.2013, 04:45
          • PKZIP 2.04 Error Message: What did I do wrong? - roytam, 22.04.2013, 10:22
            • PKZIP 2.04 Error Message: What did I do wrong? - glennmcc, 23.04.2013, 00:20
              • PKZIP 2.04 Error Message: What did I do wrong? - roytam, 23.04.2013, 10:08
                • PKZIP 2.04 Error Message: What did I do wrong? - glennmcc, 23.04.2013, 17:06
                  • PKZIP 2.04 Error Message: What did I do wrong? - Doug, 23.04.2013, 19:52
                    • PKZIP 2.04 Error Message: What did I do wrong? - glennmcc, 24.04.2013, 00:23