running programs from command prompt doesn't work

[Pat]

If I type "ipconfig" in the ms dos window, I get the
error "not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program, or batch file." This happens if I type
any command, not just ipconfig. It happens with or
without quotes.

What's going on? How do I fix this?

 

[Rich Barry]

Pat, try running a system file check. Start>Run type: sfc /scannow
have the winxp cd in the cdrom drive.

 

[CS]

If I type "ipconfig" in the ms dos window, I get the
error "not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program, or batch file." This happens if I type
any command, not just ipconfig. It happens with or
without quotes.

What's going on? How do I fix this?

Have you scanned your machine for viruses and spyware? Do so as soon
as possible.

 

[Alex Nichol]

If I type "ipconfig" in the ms dos window, I get the
error "not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program, or batch file." This happens if I type
any command, not just ipconfig. It happens with or
without quotes.

Type PATH and see if that is correct - it should start with
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32;C:\WINDOWS;C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WBEM; etc

If it does not, check at System- Advanced and click Environmental
variables to see what PATH is set to, and edit it. It will usually have
%SystemRoot% there rather than C:\WINDOWS - either will do