No buffer using command prompt for telnet Windows 11

Question

Hello,

I notice when using Command Prompt in Windows11 that after you telnet to a device there is no buffer(can't scroll back to previous output). If I just stay within command prompt everything works fine and the buffer is there. This never was the case with Windows10. Is there a workaround for this issue? Can a defect/bug be opened against this? Thank you.

Ryan

Answer 1

Hello RyanZX,

Good to see you in Microsoft Community.

Firstly, could you let me know the specific system version? You can check it by pressing the Win key + R key, and typing "winver", then press Enter, please take a screenshot/photo of it, and only send the relevant information without PII in the next reply.

Did you try the telnet connections in Power Shell? "Win" logo key + "Q" to open Search box*, type "Power Shell", select "Run as administrator", and try the telnet connection.*

Or you can try to use the Command Prompt legacy console by following the steps below. Run Command Prompt as administrator, then right click on the top title bar > Settings*, then set* Default profile to Command Prompt*, then restart all* Command Prompt windows, then right click at the top of the newly opened Command Prompt window > Properties > Options tab **** , then check "Use legacy console", click "OK" to save the settings, restart the Command Prompt window, and try telnet again.

If anything is unclear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Best Regards,

Mosken_L - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Answer 2

Hi, I am Dhanam, Independent Advisor here to work with you on this issue.

I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

1. Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files using this link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/use-t...
2. in Windows 11 much upgraded Windows terminals also there, give a try.

This is a public user-to-user support forum. I'm a user like you helping other users. I do not work for Microsoft and cannot access any user accounts.

I hope this can help you. If this still can't solve your problem, just let me know and I'll do my best to try to help you.

Regards,

Dhanam,

Independent Advisor.

Answer 3

Hi Dhanam,

Thank you for the reply. Unfortunately the fixes you suggested won't apply to my issue. This is seen across all Windows 11 platforms. It isn't a corrupted file. I am not sure what your second item means. This is clearly something that has changed with command prompt in Windows 11. This appears to be a bug/defect of some sort with Windows 11 version of command prompt. Thank you.

Answer 4

Right click on Start and Windows Terminal, will act exactly as Command prompt.

Answer 5

Hi Dhanam,

I tried this as well. Same result. Once I telnet to a device there is no buffer past the size of the screen. Anything that goes past the view screen is lost and I can't scroll back to see it. Thank you.