Re: DOS Prompt problem

Tech-Archive recommends: Repair Windows Errors & Optimize Windows Performance



Try cmd.exe the native command interpreter.

--

Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

"Steve" wrote:
|I goto start > run > (type:) command
| get to dosprompt
| i type any ping (example) www.google.com
| as soon as i hit enter
| my dos prompt just closes
| it doesnt even quickly post ping results or anything
| just closes and im back at windows screen
|
| any idea why?
|
| also, im on highspeed through a speedstream 6500 modem/router
| this system is set to sit in the DMZ of the modem/router
| all network options according to my ISP are set correctly
| i get the internet and certain internet applications working fine
| however certain server based games will not load
| i can get trace routes from some of the games/apps reports which show that
| the connection app for the game or app is finding the server fine
| it appears that once i make contact with the game/app server that it can
not
| communicate with my system
| why might this be?
|
| any help on either of the two questions would be great
| ty, Steve
|
|


.



Relevant Pages

  • RE: Sharing "Program Files" and "Windows" folders
    ... Please follow Steve Winograd's steps to disable Simple File Sharing. ... right click "Windows" folder, choose "Sharing and Security" from the ... be accessed from the server. ... Sharing "Program Files" and "Windows" folders ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web)
  • Re: Macs not used in business?
    ... Steve de Mena wrote: ... "Many smart shops I chat with are dumping their Windows machines ... its traditional Windows server architecture to install a similar ...
    (comp.sys.mac.advocacy)
  • Re: Blue Screen Error on Close
    ... Microsoft MVP [Windows] ... "Steve W." ... |I am getting a BLUE SCREEN error message every time I shut down my Windows | 2003 Server. ... Also the Server will NEVER actually shut | down, ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.server.general)
  • Re: SP1 to R2 upgrade issues
    ... Thanks Steve - go pet the MVP's... ... Windows world that you think so badly of and using only Novell and Linux. ... ESPECIALLY ON SERVER RELATED SO CALLED UPGRADES ... I suggest STRONGLY that MS fix FIX that issue for obvious REASONS ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs)
  • SecurityFocus Microsoft Newsletter #154
    ... MICROSOFT VULNERABILITY SUMMARY ... ISS RealSecure Server Sensor SSL Denial Of Service Vulnerabi... ... Roger Wilco Remote Server Side Buffer Overrun Vulnerability ... available for Microsoft Windows operating systems. ...
    (Focus-Microsoft)