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Vista is not recognizing path variables
« on: November 28, 2007, 08:59:14 AM »
I am running Vista Ultimate.  I am having a problem where vista is not recognizing directories in the path variable.

For example, if I open up a command line (ran as administrator) and type "ipconfig", I get the error - 'ipconfig' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

But if I change the director to c:\windows\system32> and type ipconfig it will give the correct output.

Now I know that the path variable should  be set to the system32 directory, but when I check the path and the extension, everything seems ok.  Here is a screenshot:



I don't know what else to do to get the command prompt to recognize the system32 diretory commands.  Any help appreciated.  And all the commands that I am trying exist in the system32 directory.


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Re: Vista is not recognizing path variables
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2007, 09:25:46 AM »
looks like your not alone.  See if this link is able to address your problem.
http://www.broadbandreports.com/forum/r19163042-Vista-commands-not-recognized