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 Nov 10 2008, 10:38 PM
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when i type in "Ping.....(anything)" now, i get "PING is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file." i get the same when i try IPCONFIG did i screw something up somehow or was i dreaming about being able to do this? thanks This post has been edited by ltdave: Nov 10 2008, 10:39 PM |
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Nov 11 2008, 05:50 AM
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If you can do a chkdsk /r (or repair of you windows as its called)
that is bootup with the XP installation cd and choose repair it will send you to the console and there you type chkdsk /r , windows will the check every file and see if something is corroped and replace it with the standard version. Doing a windows update after this can be a smart move too. This shouldent take to long. Ping www.whatever.com will ping the url yes if you want a more accurent trace of the packet then do a tracert www.whatever.com and you get a roadmap :D This post has been edited by Luser: Nov 11 2008, 05:52 AM -------------------- Dont want to have problems with your computer?
Solution : install a good free anti virus, anti spyware & and stay away from misleading applications. Update your OS and vital programs as often as you can, to shut down those open security holes. Stay away from shareware and trailware applications, avoid installing browser addins and toolbars. Read up on things before trying new applications. Learn more about : Viruses, malmware & trojans | Need a bootdisk? | Want to know what that EventID mean? | Cybercrimes what is that? |
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Nov 11 2008, 07:58 AM
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 Still visually handicapped, new avatar (a camel) :0) Group: BC Advisor Posts: 16,689 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Southeastern CT, USA Member No.: 35,824 |
Either the Path statement in your system is no longer pointing to the folder where these files are stored, those files aren't where they're supposed to be, or something's messed up in Windows when trying to access them.
To check you Path statement, go to Start...Run...and type in "sysdm.cpl" (without the quotes) and press Enter. Click on the Advanced tab, then on the Environment Variables button. Double click on the PATH variable (NOT the ClassPath) and read what's there. It should include the System32 sub-directory. If that's OK, then search your system for ping.exe and ipconfig.exe Use the advanced options to search hidden and system locations. Beyond that we'd have to start checking for malware and the integrity of the system files. This post has been edited by usasma: Nov 11 2008, 07:59 AM -------------------- - John
**If you need a more detailed explanation, please ask for it. I have the Knack. ** |
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Nov 11 2008, 05:25 PM
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cant do any repair disk stuff because i never got an original xp disk and then a buddy did a complete re-install a few years ago and we used his disk...
i checked my path and both files included some system32 files... when i searched the computer (using all of the hidden files and such) i got 2 or 3 entries for them. they were in the 32 subfiles and the service pack subfiles. when i tried to open them, they would flash the command prompt window for MAYBE 1/2 second and then close it... i dont know if that means anything or not but i guess its probably really not necessary for these to run correctly because i can do the same procedures with my laptop... i guess maybe im due for deep cleaning... |
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Nov 11 2008, 06:45 PM
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Still visually handicapped, new avatar (a camel) :0) Group: BC Advisor Posts: 16,689 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Southeastern CT, USA Member No.: 35,824 |
Try going to Start...Run...and type in "cmd.exe" (without the quotes) and press Enter.
In the black window that pops up, type: IPCONFIG /ALL PING WWW.YAHOO.COM Press Enter after each command. Then close that window, and got to Start...Run...and type in "command.exe" (without the quotes) and press Enter. In the black window that pops up, type: IPCONFIG /ALL PING WWW.YAHOO.COM Press Enter after each command. Let us know the results for each. -------------------- - John
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Nov 14 2008, 02:47 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 81 Joined: 17-February 07 Member No.: 112,284 |
okay...
using cmd.exe i get the usual black box i can "run" the IPCONFIG and the IPCONFIG /ALL and i get the usual info. "running" PING WWW.YAHOO.COM gets me the normal pinging function. this seems to work fine... using command.exe i get the Windows critical stop 'boink' and the popup that says "Windows cannot find 'command.exe'. Please make sure you typed it correctly blah blah blah..." was i just making a mistake by using "COMMAND PROMPT" instead of "CMD.EXE"? i thought for sure i was supposed to use the command prompt line... thanks This post has been edited by ltdave: Nov 14 2008, 02:47 PM |
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Nov 14 2008, 05:26 PM
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Forum Addict Group: BC Advisor Posts: 14,291 Joined: 3-September 05 From: Killeen, TX Member No.: 33,068 |
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