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how do i type in command prompt it won't type

Anonymous
2011-07-27T19:28:17+00:00

when i go to command prompt to type something it won't type how do i fix this

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-07-28T08:54:41+00:00

    i fixed the problem i thought you had to use the cursor to get the blinking line but it already had a blinking minus sign

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-07-28T06:27:33+00:00

    It doesn't sound like you are in a proper Command Prompt.  Are you launching this Command Prompt window by Start Menu/ All Programs/ Accessories/ Command Prompt?

    Is the window that you are seeing turning up on its' own without action by you?

    If you launch it correctly you should see this following text in the Command Prompt window.

    Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]

    Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation.  All rights reserved.

    C:\Users\usernamexxxx>  

    with a flashing Cursor after the >.   The Title of the window is Command Prompt.

    If the Command Prompt is not loading correctly let us know.  You could try launching via C:\Windows\System32\CMD.exe too.

    If that also has problems then try the System File Checker that was mentioned earlier.  And look at some of the other earlier suggestions and work through them.

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-07-28T19:58:58+00:00

    I'm glad your problem is solved.  Am I right in assuming there was no actual problem in the first place but rather your interpretation of what you should be seeing was wrong?

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-07-27T21:30:55+00:00

    i'm using the keyboard attached to me laptop  it shows a flashing dash  it says microsoft  windows version 6.1 7600] copywrite 2009 microsoft corperation all rights reserved

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-07-27T20:22:09+00:00

    How and where are you opening this Command Prompt?  Is from Normal Mode, Safe Mode, or a Recovery environment?

    Have you tested with another Keyboard?  What type of Keyboard are you using, wireless or USB, or an older type?  Can you test with the On Screen Keyboard accessible via  typing osk in the Start Menu RUN box?

    Is the Command Prompt that you see showing an actual Prompt, or is it showing just a flashing dash in the top left corner, or is it just an empty black window?

    Can you paste text into the window if you first type it into and copy it from Notepad?

    How to repair the operating system and how to restore the operating system configuration to an earlier point in time in Windows Vista (or 7)

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936212/#appliesto

    How to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files on Windows Vista or on Windows 7

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833

    Can you type from Safe Mode?

    Advanced startup options (including safe mode)

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Advanced-startup-options-including-safe-mode

    How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

    http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/929135

    What about if you test with another user in Normal Mode?

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