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Phil - 23 Mar 2004 05:15 GMT

Hi All,

We are having issues we a new install of NT4, where if we
run 'cmd.exe' everything is fine but running 'command.com'
returns with a prompt, but does not echo characters typed.
The characters are being received because the commands
still run, you just don't see what was typed.

Basically, I am just wondering if anyone had an opinion as
to if this is could be a hardware/driver issue or more a
setup/config issue?

Any comments would be appreciated!

Cheers
Phil

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xe77 - 25 Mar 2004 06:14 GMT

COMMAND.COM is run under the NTVDM (Windows NT Virtual DOS
Machine) owned process called WOWEXEC. (Windows-on-Windows
Executable)
This is a legacy command prompt and is designed to provide
compatibility with Real-Time and/or 16-bit applications,
such as for MS-DOS or Windows 3.x.
First, it shouldn't be used unless needed for a specific
purpose. You should migrate your MS-DOS BATCH files to
Windows Command scripts (.CMD) and update the coding to the
newer syntax. (as needed to migrate to later versions of NT)
To troubleshoot this sotware condition:
1. Apply Service Pack 6a
2. Update your video card drivers to the latest versions
from the manufacutrers, there may be an issue with the
drivers shipped with Windows NT.
3. Try displaying the COMMAND.COM screen in full-screen mode.
4. Modify the COMMAND.COM properties to use either Bitmap
or True Type fonts.
5. Make sure System, Fixedsys, Small Fonts, MS Sans Serif,
Terminal, and Lucida (Console) fonts are properly installed
on the system.

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