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Old 02-17-2012
Asking user for input file location using a .sh file in windows system

Hi all,
I am creating a .sh file in windows environment using notepad.
i need a code which i can write in this .sh file so that it asks me for an input file stored anywhere in my C drive of my windows computer.
Please help me out with this.
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Old 02-17-2012
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