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I just got it working by adding another "\

BEFORE:


std::system("\"C:\\Windows\\System32\\forfiles.exe\" /p \"C:\\Users\\Longhair\\Desktop\\Text Test\" /s /m *.txt /d -153 /c \"cmd /c del...

When the CMD window opens, I see the following:

The filename directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect.

I am trying to follow a working example of something I have done a couple of years ago:




#include <cstdlib>
int main(void)
{
std::system("\"C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Runtime...

Elysia, I was not able to get the std::cout working. When I start the .exe, the CMD window is blank on the inside as opposed to when I used the batch file.

After a bit of head scratching, I...

Adding another "\ worked :D

Now I will spend some time taking it all a part to see why it worked so I understand it for future reference.

Thanks!!

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