StdOutRead from Psexec Batch file

[Puck]

I am trying to grab the output from a batch file run by psexec on a remote computer.

This works

#include <Constants.au3>
$foo = Run("psexec \\servername ipconfig", @ScriptDir, @SW_HIDE, $STDERR_MERGED)
   While 1
      $line = StdoutRead($foo)
      If @error Then ExitLoop
         ConsoleWrite($line)  
   WEnd
      While 1
      $line = StderrRead($foo)
      If @error Then ExitLoop
         ConsoleWrite($line)
   WEnd

But if i create a batch file with 'ipconfig' in it if hangs. Is it possible to grab the output of psexec if it runs a batch file?

Any input would be appreciated.

[JLogan3o13]

Hi, Puck. Have you taken a look at your batch file? If you just put IPConfig in the batch file, the batch file itself will fall into a continuous loop (in XP anyway). You have to use "IPConfig.exe" in the batch file to get it to work. The following works just fine for me (obviously change the name from my XP VM):

Batch file

ipconfig.exe

Script

#include <Constants.au3>
$foo = Run('C:psexec.exe -i JLVMXP-Altiris "C:ipconfig.bat"', @ScriptDir, @SW_HIDE, $STDERR_MERGED)
   While 1
      $line = StdoutRead($foo)
      If @error Then ExitLoop
         ConsoleWrite($line)
   WEnd
      While 1
      $line = StderrRead($foo)
      If @error Then ExitLoop
         ConsoleWrite($line)
   WEnd

Edited March 13, 2012 by JLogan3o13

[BrewManNH]

I'm guessing you're batch file is trying to run ipconfig without an extension? If so, it's just running itself.

[Puck]

Getting closer. I added the -i parameter and now I get StdErr but no StdOut. here is my exact command. I am forcing a copy of the bat file to the server.

#include <Constants.au3>
$foo = Run("psexec -i \\myserver.somewhere.net -c -f ip.bat", @ScriptDir, @SW_HIDE, $STDERR_MERGED)
                  While 1
        $line = StdoutRead($foo)
        If @error Then ExitLoop
                    ConsoleWrite($line)  
                  WEnd
      While 1
         $line = StderrRead($foo)
         If @error Then ExitLoop
                     ConsoleWrite($line)
                  WEnd

[BrewManNH]

Change the WorkingDir to "" and see if that has any effect.

[JLogan3o13]

I personally find the copy function of psexec somewhat "iffy" Try just copying the file yourself at the start of the script.

FileCopy("C:ipconfig.bat", "myserver.somewhere.netC$", 1)

[Puck]

Change the WorkingDir to "" and see if that has any effect.

Ok, tried that with same results. If I use psexec parameter '-i' it completes but only StdErr. If I dont use '-i' it just hangs.

[BrewManNH]

What's in the batch file?

[Puck]

I personally find the copy function of psexec somewhat "iffy" Try just copying the file yourself at the start of the script.

FileCopy("C:ipconfig.bat", "myserver.somewhere.netC$", 1)

I tried to put the file there first but still same issue. If I remove the flags for $STDERR_MERGED everythign works fine in the child window. I am sure I am missing something simple just cant pinpoint it.