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| Thread ID: 47676 | 2004-08-02 06:51:00 | Finding MAC address? | jupi8 (4244) | Press F1 |
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| 257560 | 2004-08-03 06:46:00 | > If ipconfig gives no output, you might not have a working TCP/IP stack He has a point. type ping localhost or ping 127.0.0.1 |
Growly (6) | ||
| 257561 | 2004-08-03 07:02:00 | ok this is realy weird, ping is not recognised using command line but does work when typing at the run prompt, is there anyway of keeping the command dialog window up on the screen? | jupi8 (4244) | ||
| 257562 | 2004-08-03 08:07:00 | Do you need "administrator" logon to use command prompt? | fairway (5932) | ||
| 257563 | 2004-08-03 08:16:00 | > ok this is realy weird, ping is not recognised using > command line but does work when typing at the run > prompt, is there anyway of keeping the command dialog > window up on the screen? Which Growly asked earlier as I see and it's a very good question. At start run you can type "cmd" or "command" The two commands are different if you are using a WinXP version as the O/S Have another look above and comprehend what you are reading. For myself I wrote a batch file to ping my local ISP to ensure it was up and running. The batch command will ensure I don't have fat fingers and mistype something. When you type in the ping command in a dos window what actual command do you type? |
Elephant (599) | ||
| 257564 | 2004-08-03 08:39:00 | > ok this is realy weird, ping is not recognised using > command line but does work when typing at the run > prompt, is there anyway of keeping the command dialog > window up on the screen? In that case it seems that your prompt files are somewhat boganed... or corrupt. If the ping works from start --> run, then try ipconfig /all from start run. If it works, and it too quick (you could always attempt an screenshot), then make a batch file. Create a text document - name it test.bat . In the text file type: ipconfig /all sldahas1329 ds09gu2b90 42[09 jgmbv953 2jef9gu34 The random jumble is to confuse the computer, and give you a chance to look at the ipconfig information while it's trying to figure out what these commands are. While that's happening, you can also press CTRL + C for a prompt to cancel the batch job - and in doing so pausing it. |
Growly (6) | ||
| 257565 | 2004-08-03 09:09:00 | I have recently learnt that in Windows XP there is a difference between the Start>Run>cmd to get a Command Prompt window and using Start>All Programs>Accessories>Command Prompt. Your version of Windows could possibly be the same. This may also be the same as what Growly is referring to with cmd and command in the Run dialogue box. |
Susan B (19) | ||
| 257566 | 2004-08-03 11:57:00 | >> I have recently learnt that in Windows XP there is a difference between the... So what is the difference SuzieB... I'm curious now. |
Dolby Digital (160) | ||
| 257567 | 2004-08-03 12:39:00 | I am also curious to learn the difference. Because the target for Start>All Programs>Accessories>Command Prompt on my WIndowsXP machine is: %SystemRoot%\system32\cmd.exe And when I use Start>Run>cmd to get the command prompt in the tilte bar it is called C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe The only difference I see is that one run from the shortcut is called "Command Prompt" in the title bar... Dan |
nadius (3249) | ||
| 257568 | 2004-08-03 12:49:00 | > I have recently learnt that in Windows XP there is a > difference between the Start>Run>cmd to get a Command > Prompt window and using Start>All > Programs>Accessories>Command Prompt. > > Your version of Windows could possibly be the same. > This may also be the same as what Growly is referring > to with cmd and command in the Run dialogue box. In my opinion I think so. Yes there are differences within WinXP between the two prompts. If you use CMD at start/run you will be at a pretend command prompt coming from C\Windows\System32\cmd.exe If you use Command at the start/run you will be running C\Windows\System32\command.com This is still a version of MSDos running under WinXP. Switches in one version may well not work in the other version Now normally on MY computer I like to be able to use some utilities so my computer has two hard drives. Both are partitioned the way I want them. Both hard drives are using a FAT32 file system on each parttion. I can boot my computer off a CDRom disk which will allow me to read all partitions. Just recently changed my case and did not bother to insert a floppy drive. Versions of Windows including WinME and later do not have a native DOS (Disk Operating System) You may have seen another thread about Partition Magic. This will drop to PCDos to do its thing after you tell it what to do. I might add here that I still use some batch files not written by myself to download Fidonet mail. These were written quite a while back and presumably have the same file date as when written. All these ones work under WinXP as I expect them to. |
Elephant (599) | ||
| 257569 | 2004-08-03 13:05:00 | So to try and help. I don't use Win 2000 as my O/S. To get my MAC address I simply pick up my Buffalo Wireless adapter plugged into a USB port and read the info on a sticker. Why IPCONFIG /ALL will not work for you I have no idea. That command works here under WinXP Pro. What variations have you tried? So you are sitting at your computer and want the MAC address. Lead us through how you try to find it. Bear in mind that we can't see what you see. What is your file system? |
Elephant (599) | ||
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