Multiplying Two Whole Numbers In Batch

batch-file, windows

Solution

fix to

@echo off  
echo Enter a number:
set /p num1=  
echo Enter another:
set /p num2=
set /a sum1="num1 * num2"
echo The total is %sum1%  
pause

Problem

I am trying to make a Shutdown dialogue in Batch and I have run into a slight problem. I don't like how Windows 8 asks you for the time in seconds when you would like to remote shutdown your own computer with a timer and I am trying to make a batch file that converts a given number (minutes) into seconds. I have searched the vast majority of the interwebs and cannot find a way to multiply two whole numbers in a batch file. Here is what I have so far: ``` @echo off echo Enter a number: set /p %num1%= echo Enter another: set /p %num2%= set /a sum1=%num1%*%num2% echo The total is %sum1% pause ``` Could some kind soul please tell me where I have gone wrong? Thanks Charlie B

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