How do you create an empty file from the command line in Windows
What is the best way to create an empty file from the command line in windows?
I have been using the touch command but it isn't in stock windows.
One idea was to use echo . >file that works, but the file is never really empty that way. Is there a way to generate an empty file similar to what touch file would do using only what comes with stock windows.
Solution 1:
From this answer on Stack Overflow
type nul >file
Solution 2:
echo. 2> file
Give that one a try
Solution 3:
copy con file [Enter]
[F6] (or [Ctrl-Z]) [Enter]
:)