Here is an interesting bit about BAT file compilers -

http://www.robvanderwoude.com/batutils.html

quote:

(Be aware, that compilers may not understand all the magic you are performing in batch files. Use standard commands only, if possible, and forget about undocumented DOS features.)
Thanks,

Kent
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