Command Prompt Error

[sjh55]

When using command prompt window, I get error "xxx is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file"

I had this problem before installing sp2, but the upgrade didn't fix it. I just read another thread recommending using the file xp_fix.exe. That didn't work.

Any ideas?

Thanks for your assistance.

[Spyder2k]

Just what command is it that you are trying to run?

[sjh55]

One example is: ping

If I type %systemroot%\system32\ping.exe xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx it works. I checked and this is in the PATH. I shouldn't have to use the long version should I?

[Spyder2k]

One example is: ping

If I type %systemroot%\system32\ping.exe xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx it works. I checked and this is in the PATH. I shouldn't have to use the long version should I?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

No you shouldn't. Could you post your %PATH%?

[sjh55]

I finally got it working by going into the registry, deleting the PATH subkey, creating a new expandable string subkey with value: %systemroot%;%systemroot%\system32

Previously it had other text for programs that were removed in addition to the value above. I don't know why that mattered but it did.