CMD err msg: The system cannot execute the specified program.

[Guest]

Hi there,

I have been using cmd prompt to launch Excel spreadsheets and Word documents
for a long time, under both W2K and Windows XP.

However, my computer suddenly stopped to provide this functionality today,
and showing the error message

The system cannot execute the specified program.

when I tried to launch an Excel file in the command-line environment.

How to solve the problem?

Thanks,
Alec

 

[Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP\)]

Have you tried repairing Excel or Office, have you tried removing and
reinstalling Excel or Office?

 

[Guest]

There is nothing to do with repairing Office -- all application files (.xls
..txt and etc) cannot be launched from the command-line now.

Thanks,
Alec

 

[Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP\)]

Do they work from the defined application shortcuts on the desktop and/or
start menu?