stupid newbee question - how to get to command prompt

[Rousseau10]

when I go to start run the type in command like ipconfig , the command window just flashed on screen then goes away, why will it not stay?

 

[jschauf]

Try start - run - CMD

Then type ipconfig at the command prompt.

 

[Auger282]

I know this is for the xp forum...

But just as a side note... On older workstations you cant just type "cmd" in the run box.. you need to type out the whole thing "command" and then hit enter for the command box....

Another place in xp to find this sucker is in the
Programs > accessories > its named "command prompt"


Hope that helps!
happy ipconfig-ing

 

[bcastner]

Auger282,

Ah.......

There are serious, important, substantial and significant differences between typing at the Start, Run, line the following:

CMD
command

Use the CMD rather than command.

 

[bcastner]

A terrific site discussing the differences, and why they may matter for batch scripting is:

http://www.robvanderwoude.com/index.html

In any case, command.com is not the same as cmd.exe

 

[paulhthomas]

also, older version of windows, I think 95 and 98, you'll need to use winipcfg instead of ipconfig.

 

[bcastner]

paulhthomas,

Microsoft makes available winipcfg if you want it. There are reasons for using IPCONFIG as your default, as it is a much more complex and rich command line choice.

See:

http://www.wown.com/articles_tutorials/wntipcfg.html

 

[Rousseau10]

I was using ipconfig as an example, I really need it to run SQL stored procedures.

Thanks!