Editor in xp ms-dos window not responding

[david carvalho]

hi !
This windows xp home edition installed on a lab. It is basically only used
to run a assmbly compiler (NASM IDE).
when running this editor, wich opens a ms-dos window like edit.com, nothing
happens. the keyboard and mouse not respond on this window.
Since this application runs on the environment like the edit.com,
I've tested it too. Also, nothing happens with edit.com.
I've recover the edit.com from cd installation using expand edit.co_ but
it's still the same. Any ideas of what's causing this ?
thanks !

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

hi !
This windows xp home edition installed on a lab. It is basically only
used
to run a assmbly compiler (NASM IDE).
when running this editor, wich opens a ms-dos window like edit.com,
nothing
happens. the keyboard and mouse not respond on this window.
Since this application runs on the environment like the edit.com,
I've tested it too. Also, nothing happens with edit.com.
I've recover the edit.com from cd installation using expand edit.co_ but
it's still the same. Any ideas of what's causing this ?
thanks !

Is this a recent problem? If so, use System Restore to fix it. If not
then try this:
- Reboot the machine in Safe Mode
- Click Start / Run / cmd {OK}
- Type this command ***verbatim***:
%SystemRoot%\System32\edit.com {Enter}
Report exactly what happens.

By the way, MS-DOS is a legacy operating system that was
introduced some 30 years ago. It is rarely used these days and
it does not exist under Windows XP. The black screen you're
thinking of is probably the Command Prompt.

 

[david carvalho]

Hi !
thanks for the reply.
it worked on rescue mode, even that application (nasmIDE) that I was trying
to run.
i was avoiding to use system restore without knowing what caused this...
This pc is used by 3 different groups during classes....
Any ideas please ?
Thanks

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

The fact that it works in Safe Mode indicates that the
problem is caused by something that is loaded in Normal
Mode. I can see two options for you:

a) Use System Restore to fix the problem. This is a safe
method that is fully reversible.
b) Run msconfig.exe and disable the various tasks under
the Startup tab until you find the culprit. This will take
quite some time because you have to reboot the PC
many times.

 

[david carvalho]

Hi !
I'll try that.
thanks !

The fact that it works in Safe Mode indicates that the
problem is caused by something that is loaded in Normal
Mode. I can see two options for you:

a) Use System Restore to fix the problem. This is a safe
method that is fully reversible.
b) Run msconfig.exe and disable the various tasks under
the Startup tab until you find the culprit. This will take
quite some time because you have to reboot the PC
many times.

 

[david carvalho]

Hi !
I've compared all the services and parameters in msconfig with the
problematic pc and another one, and the settings are exactly the same.
So at this pois I still have no idea why I can only use edit.com in safe
mode.....
The application I'm trying to run (nasmIDE) has a builtin text clock
(because it uses the widows text mode). I've noticed that it hangs. Not even
a second passes.
So I don't think that this is a keyboard/mouse input issue....something is
preventing it from running....

 

[Rock]

Hi !
I've compared all the services and parameters in msconfig with the
problematic pc and another one, and the settings are exactly the same.
So at this pois I still have no idea why I can only use edit.com in safe
mode.....
The application I'm trying to run (nasmIDE) has a builtin text clock
(because it uses the widows text mode). I've noticed that it hangs. Not
even
a second passes.
So I don't think that this is a keyboard/mouse input issue....something is
preventing it from running....

Even though the items may be the some it's one of those in the problem
computer that is the issue. You need to eliminate them one by one to
isolate the problem

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560

How to perform advanced clean-boot troubleshooting in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=316434

How to perform a clean boot in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310353