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command prompt in xp dissappears

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by rfgretzky69

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I goto the run prompt in my startup menu.
In the command prompt I type in "ipconfig" and the command prompt window comes up briefly and then disappears quickly. I have looked through similar forums here and have not found the simple answer as to why this happens. Pleas I am not a 'puter master. Anyone have a simple procedure that can help me????

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by ic-it

It simply ran the command you entered. Open the run and type cmd to open the window, then input your command(s).

by philthegreat

start --> programs --->accessories --> command prompt.

If it is not found, your system has been changed. Check for virus!

by jrmarinho

Thanks, It was a simple solution for something I've been trying to figure out for a while. I'll never run any apps directly from the "RUN" prompt, but will run "CMD" and then run the app.

by ic-it

I am glad that this assisted you; especially since the OP didn't respond back ;-)
You may want to run some commands from the run when you don't need to see the response.

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