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Simple Batch Calling Perl Script

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I have such a simple problem but I can not resolve it and do not know where else to turn.

I have a simple automated batch script that calls a perl script to run daily.
When the script runs I get the error ‘the system cannot find the path specified’
When I hit Return the script will in fact run, but then I can not automate the script to run if it requires human intervention.
Here’s the contents of the .bat file:
call “c:\Perl\bin\perl.exe” “c:\perlscripts\perlname.pl”
Simple as that. I’ve checked the paths, the filename…I’m stumped. What have I overlooked?

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  1. The AT command schedules commands and programs to run on a computer at
    a specified time and date. The Schedule service must be running to use
    the AT command.

    AT [\\computername] [ [id] [/DELETE] | /DELETE [/YES]]
    AT [\\computername] time [/INTERACTIVE]
    [ /EVERY:date[,…] | /NEXT:date[,…]] “command”

    \\computername Specifies a remote computer. Commands are scheduled on the
    local computer if this parameter is omitted.
    id Is an identification number assigned to a scheduled
    command.
    /delete Cancels a scheduled command. If id is omitted, all the
    scheduled commands on the computer are canceled.
    /yes Used with cancel all jobs command when no further
    confirmation is desired.
    time Specifies the time when command is to run.
    /interactive Allows the job to interact with the desktop of the user
    who is logged on at the time the job runs.
    /every:date[,…] Runs the command on each specified day(s) of the week or
    month. If date is omitted, the current day of the month
    is assumed.
    /next:date[,…] Runs the specified command on the next occurrence of the
    day (for example, next Thursday). If date is omitted, the
    current day of the month is assumed.
    “command” Is the Windows NT command, or batch program to be run.

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