Path with spaces in for loop of a batch file

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I am trying this command:

for /f "tokens=3 usebackq" %%i in (`"%~dp0imagex.exe" /info "%~dp0DVD\sources\install.wim" ^| findstr /c:"Image Count:"`) do set ImageCount=%%i 
echo %ImageCount%

I get error if the path %~dp0 contains spaces like "D:\my work". Although I used usebackq and back quote instead of single quote.

the error message is:'D:\my' is not recognized as internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

What is the wrong in my command?

Possible duplicate of "batch - How to handle spaces in path names in for loop?". — Jonah Bishop
– Jonah Bishop, Commented Sep 4, 2012 at 13:09
I can't see anything wrong with that code that would generate the error you are reporting. USEBACKQ should not be needed, but it can't hurt. Are you sure the above is the exact command in your script? — dbenham
– dbenham, Commented Sep 4, 2012 at 14:42
Try running it with echo on instead of off to see if you can spot any errors. — James K
– James K, Commented Sep 4, 2012 at 20:50

James K · Accepted Answer · 2012-09-05 05:11:24Z

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If this doesn't work:

for /f "tokens=3 usebackq" %%i in (`"%~dp0imagex.exe" /info "%~dp0DVD\sources\install.wim" ^| findstr /c:"Image Count:"`) do set ImageCount=%%i 
echo %ImageCount%

Try this:

pushd %~dp0
for /f "tokens=3 usebackq" %%i in (`imagex.exe" /info "DVD\sources\install.wim" ^| findstr /c:"Image Count:"`) do set ImageCount=%%i 
echo %ImageCount%
popd

edited Sep 5, 2012 at 5:11

answered Sep 4, 2012 at 20:03

James K

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3 Comments

dbenham Over a year ago

The missing ~ was inadvertantly dropped in my previous edit of the question - I have restored it to the question. %~dp0 already has a trailing \ - you do not need to add another one. Adding an additional one will not hurt unless the script is running from the root directory.

James K Over a year ago

@dbenham Hmm. I never noticed that.

James K Over a year ago

@tcc Added a different suggestion.

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