when trying to type a command in MS-DOS, I get the below error message. This is the same for an IPCONFIG or a PING command. Does anyone know how to correct this? I have win XP SP1 'ipconfig' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
irish_elf wrote: > when trying to type a command in MS-DOS, I get the below > error message. This is the same for an IPCONFIG or a PING > command. Does anyone know how to correct this? I have win XP > SP1 > > 'ipconfig' is not recognized as an internal or external > command, > operable program or batch file. That type of behavior more than likely due to a misconfigured Path environmental variable. To correct that problem, go to this web site and download fixpath2.zip: http://internet.cybermesa.com/~bstewart/misctools.html Here's a good explanation of what may be happening on your system: Why don't my commands work? http://internet.cybermesa.com/~bstewart/cmdprompt.html#6 Since this problem is often the result of some sort of virus/spyware you'll need to scan your system for some type of infection. Make sure your antivirus program is up-to-date and run a scan. You should also run a scan with AdAware and Spybot S & D. AdAware http://www.spychecker.com/program/adaware.html Spybot S & D http://www.spychecker.com/program/spybot.html You might also consider running some of the online virus scanners: http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp?WWW_URL=www.mcafee.com/myapps/mfs/default.asp Good luck Nepatsfan
Found the resolution!! Go to My Computer-> right click-> Properties->Advanced->Environment Variables->System variables and locate “PATH”. Add C:\windows\system32 at the end if it is not already there. "irish_elf" wrote: > when trying to type a command in MS-DOS, I get the below error message. This > is the same for an IPCONFIG or a PING command. Does anyone know how to > correct this? I have win XP SP1 > > 'ipconfig' is not recognized as an internal or external command, > operable program or batch file.
not a big problem just do this and understand the concept behind it. 1.when we are going to start--> run-->cmd it will open into the folder C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator---ok 2.when we are giving ipconfig means we are trying to execute a .exe file which is under that folder if it is not there it will then give an error"unrecognized command or file" 3.but when we install the operating system our required file get installed in the folder C:\WINDOWS\system32 that means if u go to C:\WINDOWS\system32 through dos command and give ipconfig it will work. 5.Then go to C:\WINDOWS\system32 and copy that ipconfig file and place it in C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator and now run the command.problem solved...always be confident about ur basics it will help url:http://ureader.com/msg/1272756.aspx
If programs in the system32 folder cannot be launched from other locations, it suggests that the %Path% environment variable is incorrect. Or, possibly the %PATHEXT% variable, but less likely.
copy c:\windows\system32\ipconfig from working machine and try when you type ipconfig from c:\windows\system32 it shows ip address url:http://ureader.com/msg/1272756.aspx
If that doesn't work, (On XP) Right click My Computer -> Properties. Click on the tab that is labeled Advanced. Click on Environment Variables. Scroll down in the window 'System Variables' until you see 'Path'. Put this in there: Quote: %SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem url:http://ureader.com/msg/1272756.aspx
This works. I've tried and and solves my problem. url:http://ureader.com/msg/1272756.aspx
