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- Posted by gator 1099 on November 7th, 2005
I when I go run/cmd, or run/command, the directory c:\\documents and
settings\(the default file name) opens. I cannot use any other command other
than “dir” after that. This may have started after I reinstalled Winsock
files. Tried XP Restore-no luck. How can I reset the system to get to config?
- Posted by Pramit Roy on November 7th, 2005
I dont know what winsock2 has to do with all commands in cmd. What error do
you get when you try to use other commands except 'dir' ?
Still, if you think its a winsock2 corruption you may visit this
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/811259
But
--
Regards,
Pramit Roy
"gator 1099" wrote:
> I when I go run/cmd, or run/command, the directory c:\\documents and
> settings\(the default file name) opens. I cannot use any other command other
> than “dir” after that. This may have started after I reinstalled Winsock
> files. Tried XP Restore-no luck. How can I reset the system to get to config?
- Posted by gator 1099 on November 7th, 2005
I do not get an error messages, Just cannot do anything othet than use the
'dir' command-cannot 'config' or anything else. I will try the link. Let me
know if you have other ideas. Thanx.
"Pramit Roy" wrote:
> I dont know what winsock2 has to do with all commands in cmd. What error do
> you get when you try to use other commands except 'dir' ?
>
> Still, if you think its a winsock2 corruption you may visit this
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/811259
> But
> --
> Regards,
> Pramit Roy
>
>
> "gator 1099" wrote:
>
> > I when I go run/cmd, or run/command, the directory c:\\documents and
> > settings\(the default file name) opens. I cannot use any other command other
> > than “dir” after that. This may have started after I reinstalled Winsock
> > files. Tried XP Restore-no luck. How can I reset the system to get to config?
- Posted by Ghostrider on November 7th, 2005
gator 1099 wrote:
> I do not get an error messages, Just cannot do anything othet than use the
> 'dir' command-cannot 'config' or anything else. I will try the link. Let me
> know if you have other ideas. Thanx.
>
Next time, try opening the Command Prompt from Start>>Program.
It should lead to the c:\> prompt.
The other alternative would be to enter "cd\" (minus the quotes)
and enter. It should also lead to the c:\> prompt.
What happens when DOS commands are entered from the c:\> prompt?
Report back. The PATH may need to be re-set.
- Posted by gator 1099 on November 7th, 2005
Let to the same place "C:\Documents and Settings\ (file).
I used f12 to run a diagnosis...maybe got over my head. How could the path
be reset?
"Ghostrider" wrote:
>
> gator 1099 wrote:
>
> > I do not get an error messages, Just cannot do anything othet than use the
> > 'dir' command-cannot 'config' or anything else. I will try the link. Let me
> > know if you have other ideas. Thanx.
> >
>
> Next time, try opening the Command Prompt from Start>>Program.
> It should lead to the c:\> prompt.
>
> The other alternative would be to enter "cd\" (minus the quotes)
> and enter. It should also lead to the c:\> prompt.
>
> What happens when DOS commands are entered from the c:\> prompt?
> Report back. The PATH may need to be re-set.
>
- Posted by Ghostrider on November 7th, 2005
gator 1099 wrote:
> Let to the same place "C:\Documents and Settings\ (file).
> I used f12 to run a diagnosis...maybe got over my head. How could the path
> be reset?
>
>
If one must ask, then use an easier method. Use Command
Prompt instead. Right click for its properties and then
specify it to start in C:\.
- Posted by gator 1099 on November 7th, 2005
No matter where I attempt to start dos from, the results are the same.
Command Prompt goes to C:\Documents and Settings\ (file)…Run/cmd or
Run/command goes to the same place. The only command that works is “dir”
showing the contents of the file in "C:\Documents and Settings\ (file)”. I
have rebooted and used restore. I cannot use any other command….seems frozen
in “dir” (I really do appreciate the assistance and am following
instructions… thanx)
"Ghostrider" wrote:
>
> gator 1099 wrote:
>
> > Let to the same place "C:\Documents and Settings\ (file).
> > I used f12 to run a diagnosis...maybe got over my head. How could the path
> > be reset?
> >
> >
>
> If one must ask, then use an easier method. Use Command
> Prompt instead. Right click for its properties and then
> specify it to start in C:\.
>
>
>
- Posted by Ghostrider on November 7th, 2005
gator 1099 wrote:
> No matter where I attempt to start dos from, the results are the same.
> Command Prompt goes to C:\Documents and Settings\ (file)…Run/cmd or
> Run/command goes to the same place. The only command that works is “dir”
> showing the contents of the file in "C:\Documents and Settings\ (file)”. I
> have rebooted and used restore. I cannot use any other command….seems frozen
> in “dir” (I really do appreciate the assistance and am following
> instructions… thanx)
>
Do you have administrator's privileges on this computer?
- Posted by gator 1099 on November 8th, 2005
Yes. It's a personal computer. That's another strange thing that changed
lately and prompted me to look at the dos screen (starting all of this). When
I start up, a "safe-mode" type screen asks for the administerator password
before booting starts. Maybe this gives you a clue?
"Ghostrider" wrote:
>
> gator 1099 wrote:
> > No matter where I attempt to start dos from, the results are the same.
> > Command Prompt goes to C:\Documents and Settings\ (file)…Run/cmd or
> > Run/command goes to the same place. The only command that works is “dir”
> > showing the contents of the file in "C:\Documents and Settings\ (file)”. I
> > have rebooted and used restore. I cannot use any other command….seems frozen
> > in “dir” (I really do appreciate the assistance and am following
> > instructions… thanx)
> >
>
> Do you have administrator's privileges on this computer?
>
