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How to check for the existence of a file from SQL Server?

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This example uses the standard DIR command & the documented xp_cmdshell SP. The undocumented sp 'xp_fileexist' is also shown for completeness.

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create table #files ( FileName varchar( 255 ) NULL )
declare @cmdstr varchar( 255 ) , @exists bit
select @cmdstr = 'dir/b ' + 'C:\winnt\explorer.exe1' , @exists = 0
insert into #files exec master..xp_cmdshell @cmdstr
if exists( select * from #files )
    select @exists = 1
select @exists as FileExists
drop table #files
go

-- Using undocumented SQL70 SP:
declare @exists int
exec master..xp_fileexist 'c:\winnt\explorer.exe1' , @exists out
select @exists as FileExists


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Job Description : He is the moderator of this site and currently working as an independent consultant. He works with VB.net/ASP.net, SQL Server and other MS technologies. He is MCSD.net, MCDBA and MCSE. In his free time he likes to watch funny movies and doing oil painting.
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