Thread: help running batch files

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    help running batch files

    my computer for some reason cant run batch files. i cant even run the cmd.exe from the start>run. i dont no what my problem is, i have looked at many sites and have found no help, and i need to be able to use the cmd to run my compiler. anyone know how i can fix this?

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    What OS? What happens when you try to run cmd.exe? What happens when you try to run batch files?

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    when i try to run cmd.exe it says "windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access this item. I am on the administrator account, so i dont know why it says that. the same message appears for batch files

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    You must not have cmd.exe/command.com (depending on your OS).

    [edit]Can you find cmd.exe/command.com from Windows? Does it exist?[/edit]
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    Quote Originally Posted by dwks
    You must not have cmd.exe/command.com (depending on your OS).

    [edit]Can you find cmd.exe/command.com from Windows? Does it exist?[/edit]
    yes i have cmd.exe in windows. i searched for it and it came up, tryed to click it and received the same message.

    i think it has something to do with me not being able to run dos files.. i dont know why i cant though

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    Does your "regedit" and "msconfig" commands are working?
    If not it may done by some sort of virus.
    Try virus scan and run system file checker and system restore too.

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