How can I make an “are you sure” prompt in a Windows batchfile?

Question

I have a batch file that automates copying a bunch of files from one place to the other and back for me. Only thing is as much as it helps me I keep accidentally selecting t

Answer 1

Here is a simple example which I use in a backup (.bat / batch) script on Windows 10, which allows me to have different options when making backups.

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:choice
set /P c=Do you want to rsync the archives to someHost[Y/N]?
if /I "%c%" EQU "Y" goto :syncthefiles
if /I "%c%" EQU "N" goto :doonotsyncthefiles
goto :choice

:syncthefiles
echo rsync files to somewhere ...
bash -c "rsync -vaz /mnt/d/Archive/Backup/ user@host:/home/user/Backup/blabla/"
echo done

:doonotsyncthefiles
echo Backup Complete!

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You can have as many as you need of these blocks.