ELSE Problem in batchfile

Help!
I have a problem about the Else statement in the batch file.

:variables
IF exist C:\program1\_OOLEMUP.MSF rename C:\program1\_OOLEMUP.MSF fedx.exe
IF not exist C:\program1\_OOLEMUP.MSF rename C:\program1\mawee.exe wowe.exe
IF exist C:\program1\wowe.exe (ECHO File wowe.exe exist) ELSE (start notepad.exe)
If defined C:\program1\cow.exe GOTO makelist
If not defined C:\hexmixer.doc copy wowe.exe C:\program2
GOTO MENU

the problem is that the else statement doesnt even the file wowe.exe is esisted. The command 2 doesnt execute but the first command execute. Pls help. And also, how do type If defined statements, because it wont work either, and i dont understand it's use.

 

Hi Edmund and welcome to windows bbs

A good starting point would be what windows version you are using?

There are several errors in your batch file but if you answer the above I'll post a correct version and where you went wrong

 

i'm using windows xp service pack 2. And does the batch file commands is different from other versions?

 

Hi Edmund,

Did Tony's post help you or would you like further assistance?

Please accept my apologies but sometimes real life is a pain in the backside