lost DOS commands on W2K pc

[Norma Luton]

After installing several development related components on
a Windows 2000 computer, we are unable to use basic DOS
commands in the MSDOS window, such as edit, type or copy.
When reviewing this we typed "path" at the DOS prompt and
the path line shows "%systemroot\winnt\command;" If we type
C:\winnt\command at the DOS prompt then we can use the
commands. How do we correct this problem so that the user
doesn't have to type the path every time?

 

[Phil Robyn]

After installing several development related components on
a Windows 2000 computer, we are unable to use basic DOS
commands in the MSDOS window, such as edit, type or copy.
When reviewing this we typed "path" at the DOS prompt and
the path line shows "%systemroot\winnt\command;" If we type
C:\winnt\command at the DOS prompt then we can use the
commands. How do we correct this problem so that the user
doesn't have to type the path every time?

Was that '%systemroot' or '%systemroot%'?

 

[Mark V]

Phil Robyn wrote in

Was that '%systemroot' or '%systemroot%'?

If "%systemroot%" check the valuname "Path" at
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager
\Environment\
and ensure it is of Type: REG_EXPAND_SZ