Try run your batch files using API_APPRUN in .VCX form File #9477.

>Having a problem as a result of the change from Windows 95/98 to Windows 2000. We have an FoxPro app that creates a pair of batch files. The second won't function correctly when executed by FoxPro or VFP, but will when executed directly from Windows2k.
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>I've tested it to the point putting just the batch execution statement
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>! C:\MCC\wf6000 && Second batch file executed.
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>into a .prg file and running it. Still doesnt' work. Double clicking on the batch file from the Windows Explorer produces a perfect run.
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>Any suggestions on resolving this?