Windows XP Command Utility

[Raker]

I am using Windows XP ProWhen i go to 'Start' 'Run' & type in a command line (e.g driverquery) a box which looks like a "Dos' box briefly appears with,i assume,the results.Unfortunately it disappears as soon as the results are displayed.Any thoughts on why it disappears or are the results placed somewhere obscure?

[Peachy]

That's the default behaviour when typing a command in the run box; the cmd box opens and then it closes when it is finished. Obviously, not too useful. I think you can modify it's behaviour in the environment settings, but it is just as simple as typing in cmd to get the command (or DOS-like box, because it isn't DOS) and then typing in the command from there. The window won't close on you.

[Scot]

You can't literally access the Command Prompt that way. You can do Start > Run > type "command" (or "cmd" as Peachy says) and press Enter. That will open the Command Prompt, where you can no type C: or whatever.The other way to get to the Command Prompt is Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. You can Ctrl-Drag and Drop the Command Prompt onto your main Start menu to make accessing it easier.Does this help, or did I miss your point? <_ scot>

Edited April 16, 2003 by scot

[Raker]

peachy & ScotI tried & tested both suggestionsSpot on!!Thank you both very much for your help!