>Well, you're right.
>
>I can't execute that command. I have a "device is not ready error".
>
>But if I use that command at the Dos prompt, no problem. Same things happen with bcp.
>
>So I guess the problem is when the output is redirected to an external file...
>
>Do you by any chance know why?
>
>-Mic

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Michael,

Can you provide more info:

1. What version of SQL Server are you using?
2. Under what version of Windows SQL Server is running?
3. When you say 'at DOS promp' do you mean DOS prompt on workstation or SQL Server box?