Solved Batch file only works in certain directory

[pen island]

I made a batch file that says this:

@echo off
cd C:\Users\John\Desktop
rename ring.gif ring.jpeg

The actual batch file is saved on my I:\ drive, not my C:\ drive. My I:\ drive is an internal HDD that is able to talk with my C:\ drive. When I execute the .bat file, it does nothing besides quickly opening the command prompt and then closing it. When I take the .bat file and put it on my desktop and run it, it works as it should (ring.gif gets renamed to ring.jpeg). Why doesn't it work when it is on my I:\ drive?

 

[logicearth]

You need to add the "/D" switch to cd that might help. "cd /D C:\Path..."

 

[pen island]

It worked like a charm. Thank you very much!