entering # using the ASK command in a batch file

[Patrick Walsh]

I am using a batch file which asks the user to select an
option (either X or #) using the ASK. It works fine with
all windows versions except for win2k. Even though # is
working fine at the command prompt, within the batch file
I have to use SHIFT+3 to get the # character. I've
checked the keyboard settings and their fine. Any help
would be great, thanks

 

[Bill Stewart]

I am using a batch file which asks the user to select an option (either X
or #) using the ASK.

What is ASK?

If you require keyboard input into a batch file:

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/stewartb/cmdprompt.html#5