Vista - CMD window closes as soon as it opens!

08-16-2008

I'm having a strange problem with the cmd.exe window. When I open the cmd window it closes as soon as it opens,
not allowing me to enter any commands.

I can run cmd.exe from safe mode and tried running sfc /scannow while in safe mode but this did not fix anything.

Has anyone else run into this problem and does anyone have any suggestions on repairing this?

TIA

Post Originated from http://www.VistaForums.com Vista Support Forums

08-17-2008

zoney wrote:

Quote:

> I'm having a strange problem with the cmd.exe window. When I open the
> cmd window it closes as soon as it opens, not allowing me to enter any
> commands.
>
> I can run cmd.exe from safe mode and tried running sfc /scannow while in
> safe mode but this did not fix anything.
>
> Has anyone else run into this problem and does anyone have any suggestions
> on repairing this?

What is the malware/virus status of the machine? If you think it is clean,
what programs (and versions) did you use to determine this?

Be sure the computer is clean:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

08-16-2008	#1 (permalink)
zoney n/a posts	CMD window closes as soon as it opens! I'm having a strange problem with the cmd.exe window. When I open the cmd window it closes as soon as it opens, not allowing me to enter any commands. I can run cmd.exe from safe mode and tried running sfc /scannow while in safe mode but this did not fix anything. Has anyone else run into this problem and does anyone have any suggestions on repairing this? TIA Post Originated from http://www.VistaForums.com Vista Support Forums
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08-17-2008	#2 (permalink)
Malke n/a posts	Re: CMD window closes as soon as it opens! zoney wrote: Quote: > I'm having a strange problem with the cmd.exe window. When I open the > cmd window it closes as soon as it opens, not allowing me to enter any > commands. > > I can run cmd.exe from safe mode and tried running sfc /scannow while in > safe mode but this did not fix anything. > > Has anyone else run into this problem and does anyone have any suggestions > on repairing this? What is the malware/virus status of the machine? If you think it is clean, what programs (and versions) did you use to determine this? Be sure the computer is clean: http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
My System Specs

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