Command line window opens then closes immediately

Question

I cannot run things like ping, msconfig etc because my command line window does not stay open. I go to 'Run', type in 'ping' and hit OK. I see the balck screen window open, but it then closes immediately.

The problem has only existed for a week, since I downlaoded Comcast's security toolbar which locked up my machine. I uninstalled the Comcast stuff and the machine seemed OK. But maybe I missed something. And maybe it was nothing to do with Comcast.

Any suggestions as to how I can get by Command Line window to stay open?

(I have tried System Restore to an earlier pre-Comcast date, and I have tried turning off my virus prptection - neither brings the window back)

Thanks.

Mike

Answer 1

Hello Mike

Go to C:\WINDOWS\system32 and find

cmd.exe

Double click it. Does the window open?

If not go to

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Line 228 right hand side

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Answer 2

type

cmd

into the Run box.

What happens then?

If it will not work I think all you can do is place a shortcut to cmd.exe on your desktop

Go back and find cmd.exe

Now, I am not using XP at the moment, so this is from memory.  It might just be slightly different.

Right click cmd.exe and look for a way to create a shortcut. 

It might be under "New"  (can`t remember)

Make the shortcut on your desktop.

Answer 3

Many thanks, Cybertek!  The window opens and stays open when I double-click cmd.exe.  Must I always use this method, or can I straighten out 'Run' so that it will work again?

Btw, I could not open the link you sent me - I got anerror message about the site using the wrong sort of compression? More than I need yo know today :-)

Thanks again.

Mike