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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 07:29 PM
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when i try to run the command program (cmd.exe) in XP SP2 it will open the window and just hang at a blank canvas. no prompt, keyboard input doesn't display anything...then when i got to close the window, i get a "Program Not Responding Error"

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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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bleh. can you find the command prompt executable in the windows directory if you look for it manually?
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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hmmm....

have you tried reformatting?

try running "command.com" instead
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 08:03 PM
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if for some reason your command.exe file is gone, i can send you mine.
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 08:04 PM
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cmd.exe -> XP command Prompt

command.com -> Dos command prompt
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by janiVI
cmd.exe -> XP command Prompt

command.com -> Dos command prompt
i know.
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 08:49 PM
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theres still a command.com in windows xp, just run command.com at the run line.

if you absoulotely need to run something right now i'd suggest that till you can fix it later
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by RiceBurninVTEC
if for some reason your command.exe file is gone, i can send you mine.
i'd take up his offer
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 08:52 PM
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I hate computers.......




Wait!
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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 11:10 AM
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try it in safe mode
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