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I when I go run/cmd, or run/command, the directory c:\\documents and
settings\(the default file name) opens. I cannot use any other command other
than “dir†after that. This may have started after I reinstalled Winsock
files. Tried XP Restore-no luck. How can I reset the system to get to config?
 
I do not get an error messages, Just cannot do anything othet than use the
'dir' command-cannot 'config' or anything else. I will try the link. Let me
know if you have other ideas. Thanx.
 
gator said:
I do not get an error messages, Just cannot do anything othet than use the
'dir' command-cannot 'config' or anything else. I will try the link. Let me
know if you have other ideas. Thanx.
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Next time, try opening the Command Prompt from Start>>Program.
It should lead to the c:\> prompt.

The other alternative would be to enter "cd\" (minus the quotes)
and enter. It should also lead to the c:\> prompt.

What happens when DOS commands are entered from the c:\> prompt?
Report back. The PATH may need to be re-set.
 
Let to the same place "C:\Documents and Settings\ (file).
I used f12 to run a diagnosis...maybe got over my head. How could the path
be reset?
 
gator said:
Let to the same place "C:\Documents and Settings\ (file).
I used f12 to run a diagnosis...maybe got over my head. How could the path
be reset?
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If one must ask, then use an easier method. Use Command
Prompt instead. Right click for its properties and then
specify it to start in C:\.
 
No matter where I attempt to start dos from, the results are the same.
Command Prompt goes to C:\Documents and Settings\ (file)…Run/cmd or
Run/command goes to the same place. The only command that works is “dirâ€
showing the contents of the file in "C:\Documents and Settings\ (file)â€. I
have rebooted and used restore. I cannot use any other command….seems frozen
in “dir†(I really do appreciate the assistance and am following
instructions… thanx)
 
gator said:
No matter where I attempt to start dos from, the results are the same.
Command Prompt goes to C:\Documents and Settings\ (file)…Run/cmd or
Run/command goes to the same place. The only command that works is “dirâ€
showing the contents of the file in "C:\Documents and Settings\ (file)â€. I
have rebooted and used restore. I cannot use any other command….seems frozen
in “dir†(I really do appreciate the assistance and am following
instructions… thanx)
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Do you have administrator's privileges on this computer?
 
Yes. It's a personal computer. That's another strange thing that changed
lately and prompted me to look at the dos screen (starting all of this). When
I start up, a "safe-mode" type screen asks for the administerator password
before booting starts. Maybe this gives you a clue?
 
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