can't see contents of .DAT file with notepad on win server 2008


existing batch file on pc running win nt 4.0 file copy/rename shared location on win server 2008 folder. copied/renamed file has .dat extension (which opened notepad when copied win 2000 server folder) required/used properietary utility import contents of .dat file custom application sql db. though batch file copy/rename produce file appropriate file size @ destination location (matching file size @ origin), when opened notepad @ destination, blank. mentioned, when executed win 2000 server folder, worked fine. there restriction within win 2008 server that prevents .dat file contents being viewed?

thanks charlie - did @ bat file again - noticed slight error on part re: rename during copy - made adjustment & voila! - worked - 'little' things eh? :) devil in details


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