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home network problemto share important files and printer. It worked for a couple months and then all of a sudden the computers did not show up in network places on either computer. It was like it was never set up. We started all over and ran the wizard from the desktop and created a disk for the laptop. Both computers are running win xp home. All the names are correctly entered the workgroup name is the same. File and printer sharing is checked. The option checked was through a residential gateway. The actual setup is as follows: he is in an apt. at school. The cable comes in and goes to the high speed modem. The modem feeds each room through a wall outlet. He is plugged from the wall outlet to a hub. From the hub he connected both computers with a cable. He has use of internet on both computers. The computers do not see each other. As mentioned earlier it worked before for a couple of months. Does anyone have any insight or something I can have him try to do? Both computers are using Norton systemworks 2005 for security. -- Thank you, Phil On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 05:33:03 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
Show quoteHide quote >My son is away at school and set up a network between his laptop and desktop Phil,>to share important files and printer. It worked for a couple months and then >all of a sudden the computers did not show up in network places on either >computer. It was like it was never set up. We started all over and ran the >wizard from the desktop and created a disk for the laptop. Both computers are >running win xp home. All the names are correctly entered the workgroup name >is the same. File and printer sharing is checked. The option checked was >through a residential gateway. The actual setup is as follows: he is in an >apt. at school. The cable comes in and goes to the high speed modem. The >modem feeds each room through a wall outlet. He is plugged from the wall >outlet to a hub. From the hub he connected both computers with a cable. He >has use of internet on both computers. The computers do not see each other. >As mentioned earlier it worked before for a couple of months. Does anyone >have any insight or something I can have him try to do? Both computers are >using Norton systemworks 2005 for security. The problem could well be a misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall, or other security component, like NSW. There are several other possibilities too, and any might be the cause of his problem. Read this article with an open mind. <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html Have him look at "browstat status", "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net config workstation", from each computer, and diagnose the problem (or post them here). Read this article, and linked articles, and follow instructions precisely (download browstat!): <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp -- Cheers, Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking] http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/ Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience. My email is AT DOT actual address pchuck mvps org. Hi Chuck. I have been doing alot of reading into the info you sent. I have a
question. How would you go about finding out if a 3rd party firewall were on the computer? When checking in security it just has windows firewall on (both computers). -- Show quoteHide quoteThank you, Phil "Chuck" wrote: > On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 05:33:03 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > >My son is away at school and set up a network between his laptop and desktop > >to share important files and printer. It worked for a couple months and then > >all of a sudden the computers did not show up in network places on either > >computer. It was like it was never set up. We started all over and ran the > >wizard from the desktop and created a disk for the laptop. Both computers are > >running win xp home. All the names are correctly entered the workgroup name > >is the same. File and printer sharing is checked. The option checked was > >through a residential gateway. The actual setup is as follows: he is in an > >apt. at school. The cable comes in and goes to the high speed modem. The > >modem feeds each room through a wall outlet. He is plugged from the wall > >outlet to a hub. From the hub he connected both computers with a cable. He > >has use of internet on both computers. The computers do not see each other. > >As mentioned earlier it worked before for a couple of months. Does anyone > >have any insight or something I can have him try to do? Both computers are > >using Norton systemworks 2005 for security. > > Phil, > > The problem could well be a misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall, or > other security component, like NSW. There are several other possibilities too, > and any might be the cause of his problem. Read this article with an open mind. > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html > > Have him look at "browstat status", "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and > "net config workstation", from each computer, and diagnose the problem (or post > them here). Read this article, and linked articles, and follow instructions > precisely (download browstat!): > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp > > -- > Cheers, > Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking] > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/ > Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience. > My email is AT DOT > actual address pchuck mvps org. > I am having the same problem-see my other post above. By reading some of
Chuck's information, my max logged on users is 5, with the printer etc, I may have reached this limit. How do I increase the limit to say 10. Regards Brad Show quoteHide quote "Phil" wrote: > Hi Chuck. I have been doing alot of reading into the info you sent. I have a > question. How would you go about finding out if a 3rd party firewall were on > the computer? When checking in security it just has windows firewall on (both > computers). > -- > Thank you, > Phil > > > "Chuck" wrote: > > > On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 05:33:03 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > > > >My son is away at school and set up a network between his laptop and desktop > > >to share important files and printer. It worked for a couple months and then > > >all of a sudden the computers did not show up in network places on either > > >computer. It was like it was never set up. We started all over and ran the > > >wizard from the desktop and created a disk for the laptop. Both computers are > > >running win xp home. All the names are correctly entered the workgroup name > > >is the same. File and printer sharing is checked. The option checked was > > >through a residential gateway. The actual setup is as follows: he is in an > > >apt. at school. The cable comes in and goes to the high speed modem. The > > >modem feeds each room through a wall outlet. He is plugged from the wall > > >outlet to a hub. From the hub he connected both computers with a cable. He > > >has use of internet on both computers. The computers do not see each other. > > >As mentioned earlier it worked before for a couple of months. Does anyone > > >have any insight or something I can have him try to do? Both computers are > > >using Norton systemworks 2005 for security. > > > > Phil, > > > > The problem could well be a misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall, or > > other security component, like NSW. There are several other possibilities too, > > and any might be the cause of his problem. Read this article with an open mind. > > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html> > > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html > > > > Have him look at "browstat status", "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and > > "net config workstation", from each computer, and diagnose the problem (or post > > them here). Read this article, and linked articles, and follow instructions > > precisely (download browstat!): > > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp> > > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp > > > > -- > > Cheers, > > Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking] > > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/ > > Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience. > > My email is AT DOT > > actual address pchuck mvps org. > > isn't 5 the limit?
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- POKER ACTION AT WWW.AZAPOKER.COM On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:10:02 -0700, Brad <B***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
Show quoteHide quote >"Phil" wrote: Brad,> >> Hi Chuck. I have been doing alot of reading into the info you sent. I have a >> question. How would you go about finding out if a 3rd party firewall were on >> the computer? When checking in security it just has windows firewall on (both >> computers). >> -- >> Thank you, >> Phil >> >> >> "Chuck" wrote: >> >> > On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 05:33:03 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> > >> > >My son is away at school and set up a network between his laptop and desktop >> > >to share important files and printer. It worked for a couple months and then >> > >all of a sudden the computers did not show up in network places on either >> > >computer. It was like it was never set up. We started all over and ran the >> > >wizard from the desktop and created a disk for the laptop. Both computers are >> > >running win xp home. All the names are correctly entered the workgroup name >> > >is the same. File and printer sharing is checked. The option checked was >> > >through a residential gateway. The actual setup is as follows: he is in an >> > >apt. at school. The cable comes in and goes to the high speed modem. The >> > >modem feeds each room through a wall outlet. He is plugged from the wall >> > >outlet to a hub. From the hub he connected both computers with a cable. He >> > >has use of internet on both computers. The computers do not see each other. >> > >As mentioned earlier it worked before for a couple of months. Does anyone >> > >have any insight or something I can have him try to do? Both computers are >> > >using Norton systemworks 2005 for security. >> > >> > Phil, >> > >> > The problem could well be a misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall, or >> > other security component, like NSW. There are several other possibilities too, >> > and any might be the cause of his problem. Read this article with an open mind. >> > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html> >> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html >> > >> > Have him look at "browstat status", "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and >> > "net config workstation", from each computer, and diagnose the problem (or post >> > them here). Read this article, and linked articles, and follow instructions >> > precisely (download browstat!): >> > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp> >> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp >I am having the same problem-see my other post above. By reading some of >Chuck's information, my max logged on users is 5, with the printer etc, I may >have reached this limit. How do I increase the limit to say 10. > >Regards >Brad Do you have Windows XP Home? If so, you have to upgrade to XP Pro. <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/server-availability-affected-by.html> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/server-availability-affected-by.html -- Cheers, Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking] http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/ Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience. My email is AT DOT actual address pchuck mvps org. On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 18:47:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>Hi Chuck. I have been doing alot of reading into the info you sent. I have a Phil,>question. How would you go about finding out if a 3rd party firewall were on >the computer? When checking in security it just has windows firewall on (both >computers). If you suspect that you have an unknown personal firewall, you're going to have to look in several lists, for unrecognised entries. Look in active processes. <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html Look in startup processes. <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns Look in LSP / Winsock. <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html But use the other diagnostics that I suggested. They should narrow things down a bit. -- Cheers, Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking] http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/ Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience. My email is AT DOT actual address pchuck mvps org. I think I might be messing something up. I downloaded browstat to my docs,
extracted with winzip to my docs. I opened the command prompt and typed browstat status >c:\browstat.txt and it said "browstat is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file" The same message when I tried browstat listwfw >>c:\browstat.t. When I tried notepad, the notepad did open. Where might I be missing something? -- Show quoteHide quoteThank you, Phil "Chuck" wrote: > On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 18:47:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > >Hi Chuck. I have been doing alot of reading into the info you sent. I have a > >question. How would you go about finding out if a 3rd party firewall were on > >the computer? When checking in security it just has windows firewall on (both > >computers). > > Phil, > > If you suspect that you have an unknown personal firewall, you're going to have > to look in several lists, for unrecognised entries. > > Look in active processes. > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html > > Look in startup processes. > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns > > Look in LSP / Winsock. > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html > > But use the other diagnostics that I suggested. They should narrow things down > a bit. > > -- > Cheers, > Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking] > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/ > Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience. > My email is AT DOT > actual address pchuck mvps org. > On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 14:44:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
Show quoteHide quote >"Chuck" wrote: Phil,> >> On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 18:47:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> >Hi Chuck. I have been doing alot of reading into the info you sent. I have a >> >question. How would you go about finding out if a 3rd party firewall were on >> >the computer? When checking in security it just has windows firewall on (both >> >computers). >> >> Phil, >> >> If you suspect that you have an unknown personal firewall, you're going to have >> to look in several lists, for unrecognised entries. >> >> Look in active processes. >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html >> >> Look in startup processes. >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns >> >> Look in LSP / Winsock. >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html >> >> But use the other diagnostics that I suggested. They should narrow things down >> a bit. >I think I might be messing something up. I downloaded browstat to my docs, >extracted with winzip to my docs. I opened the command prompt and typed >browstat status >c:\browstat.txt and it said "browstat is not recognized as >an internal or external command, operable program or batch file" The same >message when I tried browstat listwfw >>c:\browstat.t. When I tried notepad, >the notepad did open. Where might I be missing something? >-- >Thank you, >Phil That's a simple matter. Note my article, with reference to the Path. <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html And please type your replies after mine, for both our benefits. <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting -- Cheers, Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking] http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/ Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience. My email is AT DOT actual address pchuck mvps org. --
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Thank you, Phil "Chuck" wrote: In the black portion it has C:\documents and settings\Phil> at that point I > On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 14:44:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > >"Chuck" wrote: > > > >> On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 18:47:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > >> > >> >Hi Chuck. I have been doing alot of reading into the info you sent. I have a > >> >question. How would you go about finding out if a 3rd party firewall were on > >> >the computer? When checking in security it just has windows firewall on (both > >> >computers). > >> > >> Phil, > >> > >> If you suspect that you have an unknown personal firewall, you're going to have > >> to look in several lists, for unrecognised entries. > >> > >> Look in active processes. > >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html> > >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html > >> > >> Look in startup processes. > >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns> > >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns > >> > >> Look in LSP / Winsock. > >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html> > >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html > >> > >> But use the other diagnostics that I suggested. They should narrow things down > >> a bit. > > >I think I might be messing something up. I downloaded browstat to my docs, > >extracted with winzip to my docs. I opened the command prompt and typed > >browstat status >c:\browstat.txt and it said "browstat is not recognized as > >an internal or external command, operable program or batch file" The same > >message when I tried browstat listwfw >>c:\browstat.t. When I tried notepad, > >the notepad did open. Where might I be missing something? > >-- > >Thank you, > >Phil > > Phil, > > That's a simple matter. Note my article, with reference to the Path. > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html > > And please type your replies after mine, for both our benefits. > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting > > > -- > Cheers, > Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking] > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/ > Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience. > My email is AT DOT > actual address pchuck mvps org. > Hi Chuck. Using the system wizard I added c:\utility at the end exactly as shown. I created a folder in my docs called utility and put the browstat file in it. When I open the run, cmd it opens a command box with heading "C:windows\system32\cmd.exe" type "browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" and I still get is not recognized as internal or external command. Here is a copy of my new path "%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;C:\Program Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\DLLShared;C:\Utility". I have read and re-read the article but am embarrassed to say I am still missing something. Please note I am trying all this on my system before getting on the phone long distance with my son to help him. Thank you again. Phil On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 19:40:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
Show quoteHide quote >"Chuck" wrote: OK, Phil, no problem.> >> On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 14:44:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> >"Chuck" wrote: >> > >> >> On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 18:47:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> >Hi Chuck. I have been doing alot of reading into the info you sent. I have a >> >> >question. How would you go about finding out if a 3rd party firewall were on >> >> >the computer? When checking in security it just has windows firewall on (both >> >> >computers). >> >> >> >> Phil, >> >> >> >> If you suspect that you have an unknown personal firewall, you're going to have >> >> to look in several lists, for unrecognised entries. >> >> >> >> Look in active processes. >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html >> >> >> >> Look in startup processes. >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns >> >> >> >> Look in LSP / Winsock. >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html >> >> >> >> But use the other diagnostics that I suggested. They should narrow things down >> >> a bit. >> >> >I think I might be messing something up. I downloaded browstat to my docs, >> >extracted with winzip to my docs. I opened the command prompt and typed >> >browstat status >c:\browstat.txt and it said "browstat is not recognized as >> >an internal or external command, operable program or batch file" The same >> >message when I tried browstat listwfw >>c:\browstat.t. When I tried notepad, >> >the notepad did open. Where might I be missing something? >> >-- >> >Thank you, >> >Phil >> >> Phil, >> >> That's a simple matter. Note my article, with reference to the Path. >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html >> >> And please type your replies after mine, for both our benefits. >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting >> >> >> -- >> Cheers, >> Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking] >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/ >> Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience. >> My email is AT DOT >> actual address pchuck mvps org. > >> Hi Chuck. Using the system wizard I added c:\utility at the end exactly as shown. I created a folder in my docs called utility and put the browstat file in it. When I open the run, cmd it opens a command box with heading "C:windows\system32\cmd.exe" >In the black portion it has C:\documents and settings\Phil> at that point I >type "browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" and I still get is not recognized as >internal or external command. Here is a copy of my new path >"%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;C:\Program >Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\DLLShared;C:\Utility". I have read and >re-read the article but am embarrassed to say I am still missing something. >Please note I am trying all this on my system before getting on the phone >long distance with my son to help him. > >Thank you again. >Phil What folder is browstat.exe in? You got Path right. If you put browstat.exe into "C:\OtherFolder", type "C:\OtherFolder\browstat status" to test it, then "C:\OtherFolder\browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" to run it. -- Cheers, Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking] http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/ Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience. My email is AT DOT actual address pchuck mvps org. --
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Thank you, Phil "Chuck" wrote: When looking in the windows explorer the browstat file is in > On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 19:40:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > >"Chuck" wrote: > > > >> On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 14:44:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > >> > >> >"Chuck" wrote: > >> > > >> >> On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 18:47:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > >> >> > >> >> >Hi Chuck. I have been doing alot of reading into the info you sent. I have a > >> >> >question. How would you go about finding out if a 3rd party firewall were on > >> >> >the computer? When checking in security it just has windows firewall on (both > >> >> >computers). > >> >> > >> >> Phil, > >> >> > >> >> If you suspect that you have an unknown personal firewall, you're going to have > >> >> to look in several lists, for unrecognised entries. > >> >> > >> >> Look in active processes. > >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html> > >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html > >> >> > >> >> Look in startup processes. > >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns> > >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns > >> >> > >> >> Look in LSP / Winsock. > >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html> > >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html > >> >> > >> >> But use the other diagnostics that I suggested. They should narrow things down > >> >> a bit. > >> > >> >I think I might be messing something up. I downloaded browstat to my docs, > >> >extracted with winzip to my docs. I opened the command prompt and typed > >> >browstat status >c:\browstat.txt and it said "browstat is not recognized as > >> >an internal or external command, operable program or batch file" The same > >> >message when I tried browstat listwfw >>c:\browstat.t. When I tried notepad, > >> >the notepad did open. Where might I be missing something? > >> >-- > >> >Thank you, > >> >Phil > >> > >> Phil, > >> > >> That's a simple matter. Note my article, with reference to the Path. > >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html> > >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html > >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html> > >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html > >> > >> And please type your replies after mine, for both our benefits. > >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting> > >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Cheers, > >> Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking] > >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/ > >> Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience. > >> My email is AT DOT > >> actual address pchuck mvps org. > > > >> Hi Chuck. Using the system wizard I added c:\utility at the end exactly as shown. I created a folder in my docs called utility and put the browstat file in it. When I open the run, cmd it opens a command box with heading "C:windows\system32\cmd.exe" > >In the black portion it has C:\documents and settings\Phil> at that point I > >type "browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" and I still get is not recognized as > >internal or external command. Here is a copy of my new path > >"%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;C:\Program > >Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\DLLShared;C:\Utility". I have read and > >re-read the article but am embarrassed to say I am still missing something. > >Please note I am trying all this on my system before getting on the phone > >long distance with my son to help him. > > > >Thank you again. > >Phil > > OK, Phil, no problem. > > What folder is browstat.exe in? You got Path right. If you put browstat.exe > into "C:\OtherFolder", type "C:\OtherFolder\browstat status" to test it, then > "C:\OtherFolder\browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" to run it. > > -- > Cheers, > Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking] > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/ > Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience. > My email is AT DOT > actual address pchuck mvps org. Mycomputer>local disk C>documents and settings>and in docs and settings their is (all users), (phil) and the folder I made (utility) The all users and Phil have a + sign before them, the utility does not. Thank you, Phil Show quoteHide quote > On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 08:53:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
-- Cheers, Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking] http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/ Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience. My email is AT DOT actual address pchuck mvps org. On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 08:53:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
Show quoteHide quote >"Chuck" wrote: You're half way there, Phil. If you'll reread the Path article, you'll note> >> On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 19:40:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> >"Chuck" wrote: >> > >> >> On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 14:44:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> >"Chuck" wrote: >> >> > >> >> >> On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 18:47:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> >Hi Chuck. I have been doing alot of reading into the info you sent. I have a >> >> >> >question. How would you go about finding out if a 3rd party firewall were on >> >> >> >the computer? When checking in security it just has windows firewall on (both >> >> >> >computers). >> >> >> >> >> >> Phil, >> >> >> >> >> >> If you suspect that you have an unknown personal firewall, you're going to have >> >> >> to look in several lists, for unrecognised entries. >> >> >> >> >> >> Look in active processes. >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html >> >> >> >> >> >> Look in startup processes. >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns >> >> >> >> >> >> Look in LSP / Winsock. >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html >> >> >> >> >> >> But use the other diagnostics that I suggested. They should narrow things down >> >> >> a bit. >> >> >> >> >I think I might be messing something up. I downloaded browstat to my docs, >> >> >extracted with winzip to my docs. I opened the command prompt and typed >> >> >browstat status >c:\browstat.txt and it said "browstat is not recognized as >> >> >an internal or external command, operable program or batch file" The same >> >> >message when I tried browstat listwfw >>c:\browstat.t. When I tried notepad, >> >> >the notepad did open. Where might I be missing something? >> >> >-- >> >> >Thank you, >> >> >Phil >> >> >> >> Phil, >> >> >> >> That's a simple matter. Note my article, with reference to the Path. >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html >> >> >> >> And please type your replies after mine, for both our benefits. >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting >> >> Hi Chuck. Using the system wizard I added c:\utility at the end exactly as shown. I created a folder in my docs called utility and put the browstat file in it. When I open the run, cmd it opens a command box with heading "C:windows\system32\cmd.exe" >> >In the black portion it has C:\documents and settings\Phil> at that point I >> >type "browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" and I still get is not recognized as >> >internal or external command. Here is a copy of my new path >> >"%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;C:\Program >> >Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\DLLShared;C:\Utility". I have read and >> >re-read the article but am embarrassed to say I am still missing something. >> >Please note I am trying all this on my system before getting on the phone >> >long distance with my son to help him. >> > >> >Thank you again. >> >Phil >> >> OK, Phil, no problem. >> >> What folder is browstat.exe in? You got Path right. If you put browstat.exe >> into "C:\OtherFolder", type "C:\OtherFolder\browstat status" to test it, then >> "C:\OtherFolder\browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" to run it. >When looking in the windows explorer the browstat file is in >Mycomputer>local disk C>documents and settings>and in docs and settings their >is (all users), (phil) and the folder I made (utility) The all users and Phil >have a + sign before them, the utility does not. that you want to put the software into the folder added to the path. Since you added "C:\Utility" to the Path, you need to move browstat.exe into "C:\Utility". -- Cheers, Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking] http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/ Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience. My email is AT DOT actual address pchuck mvps org. --
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Thank you, Phil "Chuck" wrote: Hi Chuck. I did put browstat in the utility folder when I created the > On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 08:53:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > >"Chuck" wrote: > > > >> On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 19:40:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > >> > >> >"Chuck" wrote: > >> > > >> >> On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 14:44:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > >> >> > >> >> >"Chuck" wrote: > >> >> > > >> >> >> On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 18:47:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >Hi Chuck. I have been doing alot of reading into the info you sent. I have a > >> >> >> >question. How would you go about finding out if a 3rd party firewall were on > >> >> >> >the computer? When checking in security it just has windows firewall on (both > >> >> >> >computers). > >> >> >> > >> >> >> Phil, > >> >> >> > >> >> >> If you suspect that you have an unknown personal firewall, you're going to have > >> >> >> to look in several lists, for unrecognised entries. > >> >> >> > >> >> >> Look in active processes. > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html > >> >> >> > >> >> >> Look in startup processes. > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns > >> >> >> > >> >> >> Look in LSP / Winsock. > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html > >> >> >> > >> >> >> But use the other diagnostics that I suggested. They should narrow things down > >> >> >> a bit. > >> >> > >> >> >I think I might be messing something up. I downloaded browstat to my docs, > >> >> >extracted with winzip to my docs. I opened the command prompt and typed > >> >> >browstat status >c:\browstat.txt and it said "browstat is not recognized as > >> >> >an internal or external command, operable program or batch file" The same > >> >> >message when I tried browstat listwfw >>c:\browstat.t. When I tried notepad, > >> >> >the notepad did open. Where might I be missing something? > >> >> >-- > >> >> >Thank you, > >> >> >Phil > >> >> > >> >> Phil, > >> >> > >> >> That's a simple matter. Note my article, with reference to the Path. > >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html> > >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html > >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html> > >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html > >> >> > >> >> And please type your replies after mine, for both our benefits. > >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting> > >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting > > >> >> Hi Chuck. Using the system wizard I added c:\utility at the end exactly as shown. I created a folder in my docs called utility and put the browstat file in it. When I open the run, cmd it opens a command box with heading "C:windows\system32\cmd.exe" > >> >In the black portion it has C:\documents and settings\Phil> at that point I > >> >type "browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" and I still get is not recognized as > >> >internal or external command. Here is a copy of my new path > >> >"%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;C:\Program > >> >Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\DLLShared;C:\Utility". I have read and > >> >re-read the article but am embarrassed to say I am still missing something. > >> >Please note I am trying all this on my system before getting on the phone > >> >long distance with my son to help him. > >> > > >> >Thank you again. > >> >Phil > >> > >> OK, Phil, no problem. > >> > >> What folder is browstat.exe in? You got Path right. If you put browstat.exe > >> into "C:\OtherFolder", type "C:\OtherFolder\browstat status" to test it, then > >> "C:\OtherFolder\browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" to run it. > > >When looking in the windows explorer the browstat file is in > >Mycomputer>local disk C>documents and settings>and in docs and settings their > >is (all users), (phil) and the folder I made (utility) The all users and Phil > >have a + sign before them, the utility does not. > > You're half way there, Phil. If you'll reread the Path article, you'll note > that you want to put the software into the folder added to the path. Since you > added "C:\Utility" to the Path, you need to move browstat.exe into "C:\Utility". > > -- > Cheers, > Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking] > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/ > Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience. > My email is AT DOT > actual address pchuck mvps org. folder. With that said i still have the problem. 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Show quoteHide quote > Phil,>-- >Thank you, >Phil > > >"Chuck" wrote: > >> On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 08:53:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> >"Chuck" wrote: >> > >> >> On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 19:40:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> >"Chuck" wrote: >> >> > >> >> >> On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 14:44:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> >"Chuck" wrote: >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 18:47:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >Hi Chuck. I have been doing alot of reading into the info you sent. I have a >> >> >> >> >question. How would you go about finding out if a 3rd party firewall were on >> >> >> >> >the computer? When checking in security it just has windows firewall on (both >> >> >> >> >computers). >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Phil, >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> If you suspect that you have an unknown personal firewall, you're going to have >> >> >> >> to look in several lists, for unrecognised entries. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Look in active processes. >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html> >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Look in startup processes. >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns> >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Look in LSP / Winsock. >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html> >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> But use the other diagnostics that I suggested. They should narrow things down >> >> >> >> a bit. >> >> >> >> >> >> >I think I might be messing something up. I downloaded browstat to my docs, >> >> >> >extracted with winzip to my docs. I opened the command prompt and typed >> >> >> >browstat status >c:\browstat.txt and it said "browstat is not recognized as >> >> >> >an internal or external command, operable program or batch file" The same >> >> >> >message when I tried browstat listwfw >>c:\browstat.t. When I tried notepad, >> >> >> >the notepad did open. Where might I be missing something? >> >> >> >-- >> >> >> >Thank you, >> >> >> >Phil >> >> >> >> >> >> Phil, >> >> >> >> >> >> That's a simple matter. Note my article, with reference to the Path. >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html >> >> >> >> >> >> And please type your replies after mine, for both our benefits. >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting >> >> >> >> Hi Chuck. Using the system wizard I added c:\utility at the end exactly as shown. I created a folder in my docs called utility and put the browstat file in it. When I open the run, cmd it opens a command box with heading "C:windows\system32\cmd.exe" >> >> >In the black portion it has C:\documents and settings\Phil> at that point I >> >> >type "browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" and I still get is not recognized as >> >> >internal or external command. Here is a copy of my new path >> >> >"%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;C:\Program >> >> >Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\DLLShared;C:\Utility". I have read and >> >> >re-read the article but am embarrassed to say I am still missing something. >> >> >Please note I am trying all this on my system before getting on the phone >> >> >long distance with my son to help him. >> >> > >> >> >Thank you again. >> >> >Phil >> >> >> >> OK, Phil, no problem. >> >> >> >> What folder is browstat.exe in? You got Path right. If you put browstat.exe >> >> into "C:\OtherFolder", type "C:\OtherFolder\browstat status" to test it, then >> >> "C:\OtherFolder\browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" to run it. >> >> >When looking in the windows explorer the browstat file is in >> >Mycomputer>local disk C>documents and settings>and in docs and settings their >> >is (all users), (phil) and the folder I made (utility) The all users and Phil >> >have a + sign before them, the utility does not. >> >> You're half way there, Phil. If you'll reread the Path article, you'll note >> that you want to put the software into the folder added to the path. Since you >> added "C:\Utility" to the Path, you need to move browstat.exe into "C:\Utility". >> >> -- >> Cheers, >> Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking] >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/ >> Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience. >> My email is AT DOT >> actual address pchuck mvps org. > >Hi Chuck. I did put browstat in the utility folder when I created the >folder. With that said i still have the problem. What is the precise path that Utility is in? Your earlier message said the browstat file is in Mycomputer>local disk C>documents and settings>and in docs and settings their is (all users), (phil) and the folder I made (utility) That sounds like its "C:\>documents and settings\utility". But the Path addition puts it as "C:\utility". Do you see the difference? -- Cheers, Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking] http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/ Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience. My email is AT DOT actual address pchuck mvps org. --
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Thank you, Phil "Chuck" wrote: I would say the path is C:\documents and settings\utility. In explorer I > On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 18:04:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > > > >-- > >Thank you, > >Phil > > > > > >"Chuck" wrote: > > > >> On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 08:53:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > >> > >> >"Chuck" wrote: > >> > > >> >> On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 19:40:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > >> >> > >> >> >"Chuck" wrote: > >> >> > > >> >> >> On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 14:44:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >"Chuck" wrote: > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> >> On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 18:47:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >Hi Chuck. I have been doing alot of reading into the info you sent. I have a > >> >> >> >> >question. How would you go about finding out if a 3rd party firewall were on > >> >> >> >> >the computer? When checking in security it just has windows firewall on (both > >> >> >> >> >computers). > >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Phil, > >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> If you suspect that you have an unknown personal firewall, you're going to have > >> >> >> >> to look in several lists, for unrecognised entries. > >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Look in active processes. > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html > >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Look in startup processes. > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns > >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Look in LSP / Winsock. > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html > >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> But use the other diagnostics that I suggested. They should narrow things down > >> >> >> >> a bit. > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >I think I might be messing something up. I downloaded browstat to my docs, > >> >> >> >extracted with winzip to my docs. I opened the command prompt and typed > >> >> >> >browstat status >c:\browstat.txt and it said "browstat is not recognized as > >> >> >> >an internal or external command, operable program or batch file" The same > >> >> >> >message when I tried browstat listwfw >>c:\browstat.t. When I tried notepad, > >> >> >> >the notepad did open. Where might I be missing something? > >> >> >> >-- > >> >> >> >Thank you, > >> >> >> >Phil > >> >> >> > >> >> >> Phil, > >> >> >> > >> >> >> That's a simple matter. Note my article, with reference to the Path. > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html > >> >> >> > >> >> >> And please type your replies after mine, for both our benefits. > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting > >> > >> >> >> Hi Chuck. Using the system wizard I added c:\utility at the end exactly as shown. I created a folder in my docs called utility and put the browstat file in it. When I open the run, cmd it opens a command box with heading "C:windows\system32\cmd.exe" > >> >> >In the black portion it has C:\documents and settings\Phil> at that point I > >> >> >type "browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" and I still get is not recognized as > >> >> >internal or external command. Here is a copy of my new path > >> >> >"%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;C:\Program > >> >> >Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\DLLShared;C:\Utility". I have read and > >> >> >re-read the article but am embarrassed to say I am still missing something. > >> >> >Please note I am trying all this on my system before getting on the phone > >> >> >long distance with my son to help him. > >> >> > > >> >> >Thank you again. > >> >> >Phil > >> >> > >> >> OK, Phil, no problem. > >> >> > >> >> What folder is browstat.exe in? You got Path right. If you put browstat.exe > >> >> into "C:\OtherFolder", type "C:\OtherFolder\browstat status" to test it, then > >> >> "C:\OtherFolder\browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" to run it. > >> > >> >When looking in the windows explorer the browstat file is in > >> >Mycomputer>local disk C>documents and settings>and in docs and settings their > >> >is (all users), (phil) and the folder I made (utility) The all users and Phil > >> >have a + sign before them, the utility does not. > >> > >> You're half way there, Phil. If you'll reread the Path article, you'll note > >> that you want to put the software into the folder added to the path. Since you > >> added "C:\Utility" to the Path, you need to move browstat.exe into "C:\Utility". > >> > >> -- > >> Cheers, > >> Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking] > >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/ > >> Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience. > >> My email is AT DOT > >> actual address pchuck mvps org. > > > >Hi Chuck. I did put browstat in the utility folder when I created the > >folder. With that said i still have the problem. > > Phil, > > What is the precise path that Utility is in? Your earlier message said > the browstat file is in Mycomputer>local disk C>documents and settings>and in > docs and settings their is (all users), (phil) and the folder I made (utility) > > That sounds like its "C:\>documents and settings\utility". But the Path > addition puts it as "C:\utility". Do you see the difference? > > -- > Cheers, > Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking] > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/ > Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience. > My email is AT DOT > actual address pchuck mvps org. open the + on my computer, open the + on local C, open the + on docs and settings and it is indented below with no plus sign before it just below the all users and Phil. So hopefully I am assuming correctly. When I open the command from start and run, inside it already has "C:\Documents and settings\Phil> then I typed the browstat command. I also tried changing the utility location to inside the +Phil under docs and settings. That reacted the same. I know I must be very close but a minute detail that I am missing is making a world of difference, but i'm willing to keep plugging if you don't mind it. I'm always up to being schooled and learning something. Thank you, Phil Show quoteHide quote > --
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Thank you, Phil "Phil" wrote: My path is definately C:\documents and settings\utility, so does that mean I > > -- > Thank you, > Phil > > > "Chuck" wrote: > > > On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 18:04:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > > > > > > >-- > > >Thank you, > > >Phil > > > > > > > > >"Chuck" wrote: > > > > > >> On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 08:53:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > >> > > >> >"Chuck" wrote: > > >> > > > >> >> On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 19:40:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > >> >> > > >> >> >"Chuck" wrote: > > >> >> > > > >> >> >> On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 14:44:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> >"Chuck" wrote: > > >> >> >> > > > >> >> >> >> On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 18:47:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > >> >> >> >> > > >> >> >> >> >Hi Chuck. I have been doing alot of reading into the info you sent. I have a > > >> >> >> >> >question. How would you go about finding out if a 3rd party firewall were on > > >> >> >> >> >the computer? When checking in security it just has windows firewall on (both > > >> >> >> >> >computers). > > >> >> >> >> > > >> >> >> >> Phil, > > >> >> >> >> > > >> >> >> >> If you suspect that you have an unknown personal firewall, you're going to have > > >> >> >> >> to look in several lists, for unrecognised entries. > > >> >> >> >> > > >> >> >> >> Look in active processes. > > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html> > > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html > > >> >> >> >> > > >> >> >> >> Look in startup processes. > > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns> > > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns > > >> >> >> >> > > >> >> >> >> Look in LSP / Winsock. > > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html> > > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html > > >> >> >> >> > > >> >> >> >> But use the other diagnostics that I suggested. They should narrow things down > > >> >> >> >> a bit. > > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> >I think I might be messing something up. I downloaded browstat to my docs, > > >> >> >> >extracted with winzip to my docs. I opened the command prompt and typed > > >> >> >> >browstat status >c:\browstat.txt and it said "browstat is not recognized as > > >> >> >> >an internal or external command, operable program or batch file" The same > > >> >> >> >message when I tried browstat listwfw >>c:\browstat.t. When I tried notepad, > > >> >> >> >the notepad did open. Where might I be missing something? > > >> >> >> >-- > > >> >> >> >Thank you, > > >> >> >> >Phil > > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> Phil, > > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> That's a simple matter. Note my article, with reference to the Path. > > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html> > > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html > > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html> > > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html > > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> And please type your replies after mine, for both our benefits. > > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting> > > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting > > >> > > >> >> >> Hi Chuck. Using the system wizard I added c:\utility at the end exactly as shown. I created a folder in my docs called utility and put the browstat file in it. When I open the run, cmd it opens a command box with heading "C:windows\system32\cmd.exe" > > >> >> >In the black portion it has C:\documents and settings\Phil> at that point I > > >> >> >type "browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" and I still get is not recognized as > > >> >> >internal or external command. Here is a copy of my new path > > >> >> >"%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;C:\Program > > >> >> >Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\DLLShared;C:\Utility". I have read and > > >> >> >re-read the article but am embarrassed to say I am still missing something. > > >> >> >Please note I am trying all this on my system before getting on the phone > > >> >> >long distance with my son to help him. > > >> >> > > > >> >> >Thank you again. > > >> >> >Phil > > >> >> > > >> >> OK, Phil, no problem. > > >> >> > > >> >> What folder is browstat.exe in? You got Path right. If you put browstat.exe > > >> >> into "C:\OtherFolder", type "C:\OtherFolder\browstat status" to test it, then > > >> >> "C:\OtherFolder\browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" to run it. > > >> > > >> >When looking in the windows explorer the browstat file is in > > >> >Mycomputer>local disk C>documents and settings>and in docs and settings their > > >> >is (all users), (phil) and the folder I made (utility) The all users and Phil > > >> >have a + sign before them, the utility does not. > > >> > > >> You're half way there, Phil. If you'll reread the Path article, you'll note > > >> that you want to put the software into the folder added to the path. Since you > > >> added "C:\Utility" to the Path, you need to move browstat.exe into "C:\Utility". > > >> > > >> -- > > >> Cheers, > > >> Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking] > > >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/ > > >> Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience. > > >> My email is AT DOT > > >> actual address pchuck mvps org. > > > > > >Hi Chuck. I did put browstat in the utility folder when I created the > > >folder. With that said i still have the problem. > > > > Phil, > > > > What is the precise path that Utility is in? Your earlier message said > > the browstat file is in Mycomputer>local disk C>documents and settings>and in > > docs and settings their is (all users), (phil) and the folder I made (utility) > > > > That sounds like its "C:\>documents and settings\utility". But the Path > > addition puts it as "C:\utility". Do you see the difference? > > > > -- > > Cheers, > > Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking] > > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/ > > Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience. > > My email is AT DOT > > actual address pchuck mvps org. > > I would say the path is C:\documents and settings\utility. In explorer I > open the + on my computer, open the + on local C, open the + on docs and > settings and it is indented below with no plus sign before it just below the > all users and Phil. So hopefully I am assuming correctly. When I open the > command from start and run, inside it already has "C:\Documents and > settings\Phil> then I typed the browstat command. I also tried changing the > utility location to inside the +Phil under docs and settings. That reacted > the same. I know I must be very close but a minute detail that I am missing > is making a world of difference, but i'm willing to keep plugging if you > don't mind it. I'm always up to being schooled and learning something. > > Thank you, > Phil need to go to the variable value and change it from C:\utlity to C:\documents and settings\utility? When I open the cmd why does it have C:\documents and settings\Phil> ? Isn't that already the wrong path? Show quoteHide quote > > On Sat, 26 Aug 2006 07:01:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
Show quoteHide quote >"Phil" wrote: Phil,>> "Chuck" wrote: >> >> > On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 18:04:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> > >"Chuck" wrote: >> > > >> > >> On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 08:53:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> > >> >> > >> >"Chuck" wrote: >> > >> > >> > >> >> On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 19:40:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >"Chuck" wrote: >> > >> >> > >> > >> >> >> On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 14:44:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> > >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >"Chuck" wrote: >> > >> >> >> > >> > >> >> >> >> On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 18:47:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> > >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >Hi Chuck. I have been doing alot of reading into the info you sent. I have a >> > >> >> >> >> >question. How would you go about finding out if a 3rd party firewall were on >> > >> >> >> >> >the computer? When checking in security it just has windows firewall on (both >> > >> >> >> >> >computers). >> > >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Phil, >> > >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> If you suspect that you have an unknown personal firewall, you're going to have >> > >> >> >> >> to look in several lists, for unrecognised entries. >> > >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Look in active processes. >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html >> > >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Look in startup processes. >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns >> > >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Look in LSP / Winsock. >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html >> > >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> But use the other diagnostics that I suggested. They should narrow things down >> > >> >> >> >> a bit. >> > >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >I think I might be messing something up. I downloaded browstat to my docs, >> > >> >> >> >extracted with winzip to my docs. I opened the command prompt and typed >> > >> >> >> >browstat status >c:\browstat.txt and it said "browstat is not recognized as >> > >> >> >> >an internal or external command, operable program or batch file" The same >> > >> >> >> >message when I tried browstat listwfw >>c:\browstat.t. When I tried notepad, >> > >> >> >> >the notepad did open. Where might I be missing something? >> > >> >> >> Phil, >> > >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> That's a simple matter. Note my article, with reference to the Path. >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html> >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html> >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html >> > >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> And please type your replies after mine, for both our benefits. >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting> >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting >> > >> >> > >> >> >> Hi Chuck. Using the system wizard I added c:\utility at the end exactly as shown. I created a folder in my docs called utility and put the browstat file in it. When I open the run, cmd it opens a command box with heading "C:windows\system32\cmd.exe" >> > >> >> >In the black portion it has C:\documents and settings\Phil> at that point I >> > >> >> >type "browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" and I still get is not recognized as >> > >> >> >internal or external command. Here is a copy of my new path >> > >> >> >"%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;C:\Program >> > >> >> >Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\DLLShared;C:\Utility". I have read and >> > >> >> >re-read the article but am embarrassed to say I am still missing something. >> > >> >> >Please note I am trying all this on my system before getting on the phone >> > >> >> >long distance with my son to help him. >> > >> >> > >> > >> >> >Thank you again. >> > >> >> >Phil >> > >> >> >> > >> >> OK, Phil, no problem. >> > >> >> >> > >> >> What folder is browstat.exe in? You got Path right. If you put browstat.exe >> > >> >> into "C:\OtherFolder", type "C:\OtherFolder\browstat status" to test it, then >> > >> >> "C:\OtherFolder\browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" to run it. >> > >> >> > >> >When looking in the windows explorer the browstat file is in >> > >> >Mycomputer>local disk C>documents and settings>and in docs and settings their >> > >> >is (all users), (phil) and the folder I made (utility) The all users and Phil >> > >> >have a + sign before them, the utility does not. >> > >> >> > >> You're half way there, Phil. If you'll reread the Path article, you'll note >> > >> that you want to put the software into the folder added to the path. Since you >> > >> added "C:\Utility" to the Path, you need to move browstat.exe into "C:\Utility". >> > >Hi Chuck. I did put browstat in the utility folder when I created the >> > >folder. With that said i still have the problem. >> > >> > Phil, >> > >> > What is the precise path that Utility is in? Your earlier message said >> > the browstat file is in Mycomputer>local disk C>documents and settings>and in >> > docs and settings their is (all users), (phil) and the folder I made (utility) >> > >> > That sounds like its "C:\>documents and settings\utility". But the Path >> > addition puts it as "C:\utility". Do you see the difference? >> I would say the path is C:\documents and settings\utility. In explorer I >> open the + on my computer, open the + on local C, open the + on docs and >> settings and it is indented below with no plus sign before it just below the >> all users and Phil. So hopefully I am assuming correctly. When I open the >> command from start and run, inside it already has "C:\Documents and >> settings\Phil> then I typed the browstat command. I also tried changing the >> utility location to inside the +Phil under docs and settings. That reacted >> the same. I know I must be very close but a minute detail that I am missing >> is making a world of difference, but i'm willing to keep plugging if you >> don't mind it. I'm always up to being schooled and learning something. >> >> Thank you, >> Phil > >My path is definately C:\documents and settings\utility, so does that mean I >need to go to the variable value and change it from C:\utlity to C:\documents >and settings\utility? When I open the cmd why does it have C:\documents and >settings\Phil> ? Isn't that already the wrong path? You can put your custom utilities wherever you like. You just put them where the Path entry says they are. I use "C"\Utility" because it's short and easy to remember. You can also change the folder referenced when the command window is opened. Just be consistent. <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html -- Cheers, Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking] http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/ Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience. My email is AT DOT actual address pchuck mvps org. --
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Thank you, Phil "Chuck" wrote: So sorry Chuck, still not getting it. On the command when I open the box it > On Sat, 26 Aug 2006 07:01:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > >"Phil" wrote: > > >> "Chuck" wrote: > >> > >> > On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 18:04:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > >> > >"Chuck" wrote: > >> > > > >> > >> On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 08:53:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > >> > >> > >> > >> >"Chuck" wrote: > >> > >> > > >> > >> >> On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 19:40:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > >> > >> >> > >> > >> >> >"Chuck" wrote: > >> > >> >> > > >> > >> >> >> On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 14:44:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > >> > >> >> >> > >> > >> >> >> >"Chuck" wrote: > >> > >> >> >> > > >> > >> >> >> >> On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 18:47:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > >> > >> >> >> >> > >> > >> >> >> >> >Hi Chuck. I have been doing alot of reading into the info you sent. I have a > >> > >> >> >> >> >question. How would you go about finding out if a 3rd party firewall were on > >> > >> >> >> >> >the computer? When checking in security it just has windows firewall on (both > >> > >> >> >> >> >computers). > >> > >> >> >> >> > >> > >> >> >> >> Phil, > >> > >> >> >> >> > >> > >> >> >> >> If you suspect that you have an unknown personal firewall, you're going to have > >> > >> >> >> >> to look in several lists, for unrecognised entries. > >> > >> >> >> >> > >> > >> >> >> >> Look in active processes. > >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html> > >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html > >> > >> >> >> >> > >> > >> >> >> >> Look in startup processes. > >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns> > >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns > >> > >> >> >> >> > >> > >> >> >> >> Look in LSP / Winsock. > >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html> > >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html > >> > >> >> >> >> > >> > >> >> >> >> But use the other diagnostics that I suggested. They should narrow things down > >> > >> >> >> >> a bit. > >> > >> >> >> > >> > >> >> >> >I think I might be messing something up. I downloaded browstat to my docs, > >> > >> >> >> >extracted with winzip to my docs. I opened the command prompt and typed > >> > >> >> >> >browstat status >c:\browstat.txt and it said "browstat is not recognized as > >> > >> >> >> >an internal or external command, operable program or batch file" The same > >> > >> >> >> >message when I tried browstat listwfw >>c:\browstat.t. When I tried notepad, > >> > >> >> >> >the notepad did open. Where might I be missing something? > > >> > >> >> >> Phil, > >> > >> >> >> > >> > >> >> >> That's a simple matter. Note my article, with reference to the Path. > >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html> > >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html > >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html> > >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html > >> > >> >> >> > >> > >> >> >> And please type your replies after mine, for both our benefits. > >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting> > >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting > >> > >> > >> > >> >> >> Hi Chuck. Using the system wizard I added c:\utility at the end exactly as shown. I created a folder in my docs called utility and put the browstat file in it. When I open the run, cmd it opens a command box with heading "C:windows\system32\cmd.exe" > >> > >> >> >In the black portion it has C:\documents and settings\Phil> at that point I > >> > >> >> >type "browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" and I still get is not recognized as > >> > >> >> >internal or external command. Here is a copy of my new path > >> > >> >> >"%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;C:\Program > >> > >> >> >Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\DLLShared;C:\Utility". I have read and > >> > >> >> >re-read the article but am embarrassed to say I am still missing something. > >> > >> >> >Please note I am trying all this on my system before getting on the phone > >> > >> >> >long distance with my son to help him. > >> > >> >> > > >> > >> >> >Thank you again. > >> > >> >> >Phil > >> > >> >> > >> > >> >> OK, Phil, no problem. > >> > >> >> > >> > >> >> What folder is browstat.exe in? You got Path right. If you put browstat.exe > >> > >> >> into "C:\OtherFolder", type "C:\OtherFolder\browstat status" to test it, then > >> > >> >> "C:\OtherFolder\browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" to run it. > >> > >> > >> > >> >When looking in the windows explorer the browstat file is in > >> > >> >Mycomputer>local disk C>documents and settings>and in docs and settings their > >> > >> >is (all users), (phil) and the folder I made (utility) The all users and Phil > >> > >> >have a + sign before them, the utility does not. > >> > >> > >> > >> You're half way there, Phil. If you'll reread the Path article, you'll note > >> > >> that you want to put the software into the folder added to the path. Since you > >> > >> added "C:\Utility" to the Path, you need to move browstat.exe into "C:\Utility". > > >> > >Hi Chuck. I did put browstat in the utility folder when I created the > >> > >folder. With that said i still have the problem. > >> > > >> > Phil, > >> > > >> > What is the precise path that Utility is in? Your earlier message said > >> > the browstat file is in Mycomputer>local disk C>documents and settings>and in > >> > docs and settings their is (all users), (phil) and the folder I made (utility) > >> > > >> > That sounds like its "C:\>documents and settings\utility". But the Path > >> > addition puts it as "C:\utility". Do you see the difference? > > >> I would say the path is C:\documents and settings\utility. In explorer I > >> open the + on my computer, open the + on local C, open the + on docs and > >> settings and it is indented below with no plus sign before it just below the > >> all users and Phil. So hopefully I am assuming correctly. When I open the > >> command from start and run, inside it already has "C:\Documents and > >> settings\Phil> then I typed the browstat command. I also tried changing the > >> utility location to inside the +Phil under docs and settings. That reacted > >> the same. I know I must be very close but a minute detail that I am missing > >> is making a world of difference, but i'm willing to keep plugging if you > >> don't mind it. I'm always up to being schooled and learning something. > >> > >> Thank you, > >> Phil > > > >My path is definately C:\documents and settings\utility, so does that mean I > >need to go to the variable value and change it from C:\utlity to C:\documents > >and settings\utility? When I open the cmd why does it have C:\documents and > >settings\Phil> ? Isn't that already the wrong path? > > Phil, > > You can put your custom utilities wherever you like. You just put them where > the Path entry says they are. I use "C"\Utility" because it's short and easy to > remember. You can also change the folder referenced when the command window is > opened. Just be consistent. > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html > > -- > Cheers, > Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking] > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/ > Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience. > My email is AT DOT > actual address pchuck mvps org. says C:\documents and settings\Phil> I the typed c:\utlity\browstat status >c:\browstat.txt then hit enter. Said the directory name is invalid. I tried it without the c:\utility before the browstat and it says not an internal or external etc...... Thank you, Phil Show quoteHide quote > On Sat, 26 Aug 2006 13:03:46 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
Show quoteHide quote >"Chuck" wrote: Keep trying, Phil. Move browstat.exe into C:\Utility folder. Then run> >> On Sat, 26 Aug 2006 07:01:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> >"Phil" wrote: >> >> >> "Chuck" wrote: >> >> >> >> > On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 18:04:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> >> > >"Chuck" wrote: >> >> > > >> >> > >> On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 08:53:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >"Chuck" wrote: >> >> > >> > >> >> > >> >> On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 19:40:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> > >> >> >> >> > >> >> >"Chuck" wrote: >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >> On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 14:44:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >"Chuck" wrote: >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >> >> On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 18:47:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >Hi Chuck. I have been doing alot of reading into the info you sent. I have a >> >> > >> >> >> >> >question. How would you go about finding out if a 3rd party firewall were on >> >> > >> >> >> >> >the computer? When checking in security it just has windows firewall on (both >> >> > >> >> >> >> >computers). >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Phil, >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> If you suspect that you have an unknown personal firewall, you're going to have >> >> > >> >> >> >> to look in several lists, for unrecognised entries. >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Look in active processes. >> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html> >> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Look in startup processes. >> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns> >> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Look in LSP / Winsock. >> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html> >> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> But use the other diagnostics that I suggested. They should narrow things down >> >> > >> >> >> >> a bit. >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >I think I might be messing something up. I downloaded browstat to my docs, >> >> > >> >> >> >extracted with winzip to my docs. I opened the command prompt and typed >> >> > >> >> >> >browstat status >c:\browstat.txt and it said "browstat is not recognized as >> >> > >> >> >> >an internal or external command, operable program or batch file" The same >> >> > >> >> >> >message when I tried browstat listwfw >>c:\browstat.t. When I tried notepad, >> >> > >> >> >> >the notepad did open. Where might I be missing something? >> >> >> > >> >> >> Phil, >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> That's a simple matter. Note my article, with reference to the Path. >> >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html> >> >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html >> >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html> >> >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> And please type your replies after mine, for both our benefits. >> >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting> >> >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> Hi Chuck. Using the system wizard I added c:\utility at the end exactly as shown. I created a folder in my docs called utility and put the browstat file in it. When I open the run, cmd it opens a command box with heading "C:windows\system32\cmd.exe" >> >> > >> >> >In the black portion it has C:\documents and settings\Phil> at that point I >> >> > >> >> >type "browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" and I still get is not recognized as >> >> > >> >> >internal or external command. Here is a copy of my new path >> >> > >> >> >"%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;C:\Program >> >> > >> >> >Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\DLLShared;C:\Utility". I have read and >> >> > >> >> >re-read the article but am embarrassed to say I am still missing something. >> >> > >> >> >Please note I am trying all this on my system before getting on the phone >> >> > >> >> >long distance with my son to help him. >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >Thank you again. >> >> > >> >> >Phil >> >> > >> >> >> >> > >> >> OK, Phil, no problem. >> >> > >> >> >> >> > >> >> What folder is browstat.exe in? You got Path right. If you put browstat.exe >> >> > >> >> into "C:\OtherFolder", type "C:\OtherFolder\browstat status" to test it, then >> >> > >> >> "C:\OtherFolder\browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" to run it. >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >When looking in the windows explorer the browstat file is in >> >> > >> >Mycomputer>local disk C>documents and settings>and in docs and settings their >> >> > >> >is (all users), (phil) and the folder I made (utility) The all users and Phil >> >> > >> >have a + sign before them, the utility does not. >> >> > >> >> >> > >> You're half way there, Phil. If you'll reread the Path article, you'll note >> >> > >> that you want to put the software into the folder added to the path. Since you >> >> > >> added "C:\Utility" to the Path, you need to move browstat.exe into "C:\Utility". >> >> >> > >Hi Chuck. I did put browstat in the utility folder when I created the >> >> > >folder. With that said i still have the problem. >> >> > >> >> > Phil, >> >> > >> >> > What is the precise path that Utility is in? Your earlier message said >> >> > the browstat file is in Mycomputer>local disk C>documents and settings>and in >> >> > docs and settings their is (all users), (phil) and the folder I made (utility) >> >> > >> >> > That sounds like its "C:\>documents and settings\utility". But the Path >> >> > addition puts it as "C:\utility". Do you see the difference? >> >> >> I would say the path is C:\documents and settings\utility. In explorer I >> >> open the + on my computer, open the + on local C, open the + on docs and >> >> settings and it is indented below with no plus sign before it just below the >> >> all users and Phil. So hopefully I am assuming correctly. When I open the >> >> command from start and run, inside it already has "C:\Documents and >> >> settings\Phil> then I typed the browstat command. I also tried changing the >> >> utility location to inside the +Phil under docs and settings. That reacted >> >> the same. I know I must be very close but a minute detail that I am missing >> >> is making a world of difference, but i'm willing to keep plugging if you >> >> don't mind it. I'm always up to being schooled and learning something. >> >> >> >> Thank you, >> >> Phil >> > >> >My path is definately C:\documents and settings\utility, so does that mean I >> >need to go to the variable value and change it from C:\utlity to C:\documents >> >and settings\utility? When I open the cmd why does it have C:\documents and >> >settings\Phil> ? Isn't that already the wrong path? >> >> Phil, >> >> You can put your custom utilities wherever you like. You just put them where >> the Path entry says they are. I use "C"\Utility" because it's short and easy to >> remember. You can also change the folder referenced when the command window is >> opened. Just be consistent. >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html >So sorry Chuck, still not getting it. On the command when I open the box it >says C:\documents and settings\Phil> I the typed c:\utlity\browstat status >>c:\browstat.txt then hit enter. Said the directory name is invalid. I >tried it without the c:\utility before the browstat and it says not an >internal or external etc...... > >Thank you, >Phil "browstat status". If that works do "browstat status >c:\browstat.txt", then "notepad c:\browstat.txt". <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html -- Cheers, Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking] http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/ Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience. My email is AT DOT actual address pchuck mvps org. --
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Thank you, Phil "Chuck" wrote: Hi Chuck. the browstat is in the utility folder. it is 40kb. when i look at > On Sat, 26 Aug 2006 13:03:46 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > >"Chuck" wrote: > > > >> On Sat, 26 Aug 2006 07:01:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > >> > >> >"Phil" wrote: > >> > >> >> "Chuck" wrote: > >> >> > >> >> > On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 18:04:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > >> > >> >> > >"Chuck" wrote: > >> >> > > > >> >> > >> On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 08:53:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > >> >> > >> > >> >> > >> >"Chuck" wrote: > >> >> > >> > > >> >> > >> >> On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 19:40:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >"Chuck" wrote: > >> >> > >> >> > > >> >> > >> >> >> On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 14:44:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >> >"Chuck" wrote: > >> >> > >> >> >> > > >> >> > >> >> >> >> On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 18:47:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > >> >> > >> >> >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >> >> >Hi Chuck. I have been doing alot of reading into the info you sent. I have a > >> >> > >> >> >> >> >question. How would you go about finding out if a 3rd party firewall were on > >> >> > >> >> >> >> >the computer? When checking in security it just has windows firewall on (both > >> >> > >> >> >> >> >computers). > >> >> > >> >> >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >> >> Phil, > >> >> > >> >> >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >> >> If you suspect that you have an unknown personal firewall, you're going to have > >> >> > >> >> >> >> to look in several lists, for unrecognised entries. > >> >> > >> >> >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >> >> Look in active processes. > >> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html> > >> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html > >> >> > >> >> >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >> >> Look in startup processes. > >> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns> > >> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns > >> >> > >> >> >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >> >> Look in LSP / Winsock. > >> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html> > >> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html > >> >> > >> >> >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >> >> But use the other diagnostics that I suggested. They should narrow things down > >> >> > >> >> >> >> a bit. > >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >> >I think I might be messing something up. I downloaded browstat to my docs, > >> >> > >> >> >> >extracted with winzip to my docs. I opened the command prompt and typed > >> >> > >> >> >> >browstat status >c:\browstat.txt and it said "browstat is not recognized as > >> >> > >> >> >> >an internal or external command, operable program or batch file" The same > >> >> > >> >> >> >message when I tried browstat listwfw >>c:\browstat.t. When I tried notepad, > >> >> > >> >> >> >the notepad did open. Where might I be missing something? > >> > >> >> > >> >> >> Phil, > >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >> That's a simple matter. Note my article, with reference to the Path. > >> >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html> > >> >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html > >> >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html> > >> >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html > >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >> And please type your replies after mine, for both our benefits. > >> >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting> > >> >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting > >> >> > >> > >> >> > >> >> >> Hi Chuck. Using the system wizard I added c:\utility at the end exactly as shown. I created a folder in my docs called utility and put the browstat file in it. When I open the run, cmd it opens a command box with heading "C:windows\system32\cmd.exe" > >> >> > >> >> >In the black portion it has C:\documents and settings\Phil> at that point I > >> >> > >> >> >type "browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" and I still get is not recognized as > >> >> > >> >> >internal or external command. Here is a copy of my new path > >> >> > >> >> >"%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;C:\Program > >> >> > >> >> >Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\DLLShared;C:\Utility". I have read and > >> >> > >> >> >re-read the article but am embarrassed to say I am still missing something. > >> >> > >> >> >Please note I am trying all this on my system before getting on the phone > >> >> > >> >> >long distance with my son to help him. > >> >> > >> >> > > >> >> > >> >> >Thank you again. > >> >> > >> >> >Phil > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> OK, Phil, no problem. > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> What folder is browstat.exe in? You got Path right. If you put browstat.exe > >> >> > >> >> into "C:\OtherFolder", type "C:\OtherFolder\browstat status" to test it, then > >> >> > >> >> "C:\OtherFolder\browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" to run it. > >> >> > >> > >> >> > >> >When looking in the windows explorer the browstat file is in > >> >> > >> >Mycomputer>local disk C>documents and settings>and in docs and settings their > >> >> > >> >is (all users), (phil) and the folder I made (utility) The all users and Phil > >> >> > >> >have a + sign before them, the utility does not. > >> >> > >> > >> >> > >> You're half way there, Phil. If you'll reread the Path article, you'll note > >> >> > >> that you want to put the software into the folder added to the path. Since you > >> >> > >> added "C:\Utility" to the Path, you need to move browstat.exe into "C:\Utility". > >> > >> >> > >Hi Chuck. I did put browstat in the utility folder when I created the > >> >> > >folder. With that said i still have the problem. > >> >> > > >> >> > Phil, > >> >> > > >> >> > What is the precise path that Utility is in? Your earlier message said > >> >> > the browstat file is in Mycomputer>local disk C>documents and settings>and in > >> >> > docs and settings their is (all users), (phil) and the folder I made (utility) > >> >> > > >> >> > That sounds like its "C:\>documents and settings\utility". But the Path > >> >> > addition puts it as "C:\utility". Do you see the difference? > >> > >> >> I would say the path is C:\documents and settings\utility. In explorer I > >> >> open the + on my computer, open the + on local C, open the + on docs and > >> >> settings and it is indented below with no plus sign before it just below the > >> >> all users and Phil. So hopefully I am assuming correctly. When I open the > >> >> command from start and run, inside it already has "C:\Documents and > >> >> settings\Phil> then I typed the browstat command. I also tried changing the > >> >> utility location to inside the +Phil under docs and settings. That reacted > >> >> the same. I know I must be very close but a minute detail that I am missing > >> >> is making a world of difference, but i'm willing to keep plugging if you > >> >> don't mind it. I'm always up to being schooled and learning something. > >> >> > >> >> Thank you, > >> >> Phil > >> > > >> >My path is definately C:\documents and settings\utility, so does that mean I > >> >need to go to the variable value and change it from C:\utlity to C:\documents > >> >and settings\utility? When I open the cmd why does it have C:\documents and > >> >settings\Phil> ? Isn't that already the wrong path? > >> > >> Phil, > >> > >> You can put your custom utilities wherever you like. You just put them where > >> the Path entry says they are. I use "C"\Utility" because it's short and easy to > >> remember. You can also change the folder referenced when the command window is > >> opened. Just be consistent. > >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html> > >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html > > >So sorry Chuck, still not getting it. On the command when I open the box it > >says C:\documents and settings\Phil> I the typed c:\utlity\browstat status > >>c:\browstat.txt then hit enter. Said the directory name is invalid. I > >tried it without the c:\utility before the browstat and it says not an > >internal or external etc...... > > > >Thank you, > >Phil > > Keep trying, Phil. Move browstat.exe into C:\Utility folder. Then run > "browstat status". If that works do "browstat status >c:\browstat.txt", then > "notepad c:\browstat.txt". > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html > > -- > Cheers, > Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking] > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/ > Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience. > My email is AT DOT > actual address pchuck mvps org. the properties so i'm sure it is in there. When readind and article it says when you type cmd and the box opens it said be a new command box with the computer name. When I do it it has the heading of "C:\windows\system3cmd.exe" Could that be where the problem is for this not working? Show quoteHide quote > On Sun, 27 Aug 2006 05:09:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
Show quoteHide quote >"Chuck" wrote: OK, Phil. Try running it as "c:\utility\browstat status".> >> On Sat, 26 Aug 2006 13:03:46 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> >"Chuck" wrote: >> > >> >> On Sat, 26 Aug 2006 07:01:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> >"Phil" wrote: >> >> >> >> >> "Chuck" wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> > On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 18:04:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> > >"Chuck" wrote: >> >> >> > > >> >> >> > >> On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 08:53:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> > >> >"Chuck" wrote: >> >> >> > >> > >> >> >> > >> >> On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 19:40:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >"Chuck" wrote: >> >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 14:44:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >"Chuck" wrote: >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 18:47:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >Hi Chuck. I have been doing alot of reading into the info you sent. I have a >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >question. How would you go about finding out if a 3rd party firewall were on >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >the computer? When checking in security it just has windows firewall on (both >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >computers). >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Phil, >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> If you suspect that you have an unknown personal firewall, you're going to have >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> to look in several lists, for unrecognised entries. >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Look in active processes. >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Look in startup processes. >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Look in LSP / Winsock. >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> But use the other diagnostics that I suggested. They should narrow things down >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> a bit. >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >I think I might be messing something up. I downloaded browstat to my docs, >> >> >> > >> >> >> >extracted with winzip to my docs. I opened the command prompt and typed >> >> >> > >> >> >> >browstat status >c:\browstat.txt and it said "browstat is not recognized as >> >> >> > >> >> >> >an internal or external command, operable program or batch file" The same >> >> >> > >> >> >> >message when I tried browstat listwfw >>c:\browstat.t. When I tried notepad, >> >> >> > >> >> >> >the notepad did open. Where might I be missing something? >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> Phil, >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> That's a simple matter. Note my article, with reference to the Path. >> >> >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html> >> >> >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html >> >> >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html> >> >> >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> And please type your replies after mine, for both our benefits. >> >> >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting> >> >> >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> Hi Chuck. Using the system wizard I added c:\utility at the end exactly as shown. I created a folder in my docs called utility and put the browstat file in it. When I open the run, cmd it opens a command box with heading "C:windows\system32\cmd.exe" >> >> >> > >> >> >In the black portion it has C:\documents and settings\Phil> at that point I >> >> >> > >> >> >type "browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" and I still get is not recognized as >> >> >> > >> >> >internal or external command. Here is a copy of my new path >> >> >> > >> >> >"%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;C:\Program >> >> >> > >> >> >Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\DLLShared;C:\Utility". I have read and >> >> >> > >> >> >re-read the article but am embarrassed to say I am still missing something. >> >> >> > >> >> >Please note I am trying all this on my system before getting on the phone >> >> >> > >> >> >long distance with my son to help him. >> >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >Thank you again. >> >> >> > >> >> >Phil >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> OK, Phil, no problem. >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> What folder is browstat.exe in? You got Path right. If you put browstat.exe >> >> >> > >> >> into "C:\OtherFolder", type "C:\OtherFolder\browstat status" to test it, then >> >> >> > >> >> "C:\OtherFolder\browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" to run it. >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> > >> >When looking in the windows explorer the browstat file is in >> >> >> > >> >Mycomputer>local disk C>documents and settings>and in docs and settings their >> >> >> > >> >is (all users), (phil) and the folder I made (utility) The all users and Phil >> >> >> > >> >have a + sign before them, the utility does not. >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> > >> You're half way there, Phil. If you'll reread the Path article, you'll note >> >> >> > >> that you want to put the software into the folder added to the path. Since you >> >> >> > >> added "C:\Utility" to the Path, you need to move browstat.exe into "C:\Utility". >> >> >> >> >> > >Hi Chuck. I did put browstat in the utility folder when I created the >> >> >> > >folder. With that said i still have the problem. >> >> >> > >> >> >> > Phil, >> >> >> > >> >> >> > What is the precise path that Utility is in? Your earlier message said >> >> >> > the browstat file is in Mycomputer>local disk C>documents and settings>and in >> >> >> > docs and settings their is (all users), (phil) and the folder I made (utility) >> >> >> > >> >> >> > That sounds like its "C:\>documents and settings\utility". But the Path >> >> >> > addition puts it as "C:\utility". Do you see the difference? >> >> >> >> >> I would say the path is C:\documents and settings\utility. In explorer I >> >> >> open the + on my computer, open the + on local C, open the + on docs and >> >> >> settings and it is indented below with no plus sign before it just below the >> >> >> all users and Phil. So hopefully I am assuming correctly. When I open the >> >> >> command from start and run, inside it already has "C:\Documents and >> >> >> settings\Phil> then I typed the browstat command. I also tried changing the >> >> >> utility location to inside the +Phil under docs and settings. That reacted >> >> >> the same. I know I must be very close but a minute detail that I am missing >> >> >> is making a world of difference, but i'm willing to keep plugging if you >> >> >> don't mind it. I'm always up to being schooled and learning something. >> >> >> >> >> >> Thank you, >> >> >> Phil >> >> > >> >> >My path is definately C:\documents and settings\utility, so does that mean I >> >> >need to go to the variable value and change it from C:\utlity to C:\documents >> >> >and settings\utility? When I open the cmd why does it have C:\documents and >> >> >settings\Phil> ? Isn't that already the wrong path? >> >> >> >> Phil, >> >> >> >> You can put your custom utilities wherever you like. You just put them where >> >> the Path entry says they are. I use "C"\Utility" because it's short and easy to >> >> remember. You can also change the folder referenced when the command window is >> >> opened. Just be consistent. >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html >> >> >So sorry Chuck, still not getting it. On the command when I open the box it >> >says C:\documents and settings\Phil> I the typed c:\utlity\browstat status >> >>c:\browstat.txt then hit enter. Said the directory name is invalid. I >> >tried it without the c:\utility before the browstat and it says not an >> >internal or external etc...... >> > >> >Thank you, >> >Phil >> >> Keep trying, Phil. Move browstat.exe into C:\Utility folder. Then run >> "browstat status". If that works do "browstat status >c:\browstat.txt", then >> "notepad c:\browstat.txt". >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html >Hi Chuck. the browstat is in the utility folder. it is 40kb. when i look at >the properties so i'm sure it is in there. When readind and article it says >when you type cmd and the box opens it said be a new command box with the >computer name. When I do it it has the heading of >"C:\windows\system3cmd.exe" Could that be where the problem is for this not >working? -- Cheers, Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking] http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/ Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience. My email is AT DOT actual address pchuck mvps org. --
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Thank you, Phil "Chuck" wrote: I tried c:\utility\browstat status, I get "the directory name is invalid"> On Sun, 27 Aug 2006 05:09:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > >"Chuck" wrote: > > > >> On Sat, 26 Aug 2006 13:03:46 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > >> > >> >"Chuck" wrote: > >> > > >> >> On Sat, 26 Aug 2006 07:01:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > >> >> > >> >> >"Phil" wrote: > >> >> > >> >> >> "Chuck" wrote: > >> >> >> > >> >> >> > On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 18:04:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > >> >> > >> >> >> > >"Chuck" wrote: > >> >> >> > > > >> >> >> > >> On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 08:53:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > >> >> >> > >> > >> >> >> > >> >"Chuck" wrote: > >> >> >> > >> > > >> >> >> > >> >> On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 19:40:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > >> >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >"Chuck" wrote: > >> >> >> > >> >> > > >> >> >> > >> >> >> On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 14:44:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >"Chuck" wrote: > >> >> >> > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 18:47:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >Hi Chuck. I have been doing alot of reading into the info you sent. I have a > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >question. How would you go about finding out if a 3rd party firewall were on > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >the computer? When checking in security it just has windows firewall on (both > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >computers). > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Phil, > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> If you suspect that you have an unknown personal firewall, you're going to have > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> to look in several lists, for unrecognised entries. > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Look in active processes. > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Look in startup processes. > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Look in LSP / Winsock. > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> But use the other diagnostics that I suggested. They should narrow things down > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> a bit. > >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >I think I might be messing something up. I downloaded browstat to my docs, > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >extracted with winzip to my docs. I opened the command prompt and typed > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >browstat status >c:\browstat.txt and it said "browstat is not recognized as > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >an internal or external command, operable program or batch file" The same > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >message when I tried browstat listwfw >>c:\browstat.t. When I tried notepad, > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >the notepad did open. Where might I be missing something? > >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> Phil, > >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> That's a simple matter. Note my article, with reference to the Path. > >> >> >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html > >> >> >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html > >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> And please type your replies after mine, for both our benefits. > >> >> >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting > >> >> >> > >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> Hi Chuck. Using the system wizard I added c:\utility at the end exactly as shown. I created a folder in my docs called utility and put the browstat file in it. When I open the run, cmd it opens a command box with heading "C:windows\system32\cmd.exe" > >> >> >> > >> >> >In the black portion it has C:\documents and settings\Phil> at that point I > >> >> >> > >> >> >type "browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" and I still get is not recognized as > >> >> >> > >> >> >internal or external command. Here is a copy of my new path > >> >> >> > >> >> >"%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;C:\Program > >> >> >> > >> >> >Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\DLLShared;C:\Utility". I have read and > >> >> >> > >> >> >re-read the article but am embarrassed to say I am still missing something. > >> >> >> > >> >> >Please note I am trying all this on my system before getting on the phone > >> >> >> > >> >> >long distance with my son to help him. > >> >> >> > >> >> > > >> >> >> > >> >> >Thank you again. > >> >> >> > >> >> >Phil > >> >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> OK, Phil, no problem. > >> >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> What folder is browstat.exe in? You got Path right. If you put browstat.exe > >> >> >> > >> >> into "C:\OtherFolder", type "C:\OtherFolder\browstat status" to test it, then > >> >> >> > >> >> "C:\OtherFolder\browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" to run it. > >> >> >> > >> > >> >> >> > >> >When looking in the windows explorer the browstat file is in > >> >> >> > >> >Mycomputer>local disk C>documents and settings>and in docs and settings their > >> >> >> > >> >is (all users), (phil) and the folder I made (utility) The all users and Phil > >> >> >> > >> >have a + sign before them, the utility does not. > >> >> >> > >> > >> >> >> > >> You're half way there, Phil. If you'll reread the Path article, you'll note > >> >> >> > >> that you want to put the software into the folder added to the path. Since you > >> >> >> > >> added "C:\Utility" to the Path, you need to move browstat.exe into "C:\Utility". > >> >> > >> >> >> > >Hi Chuck. I did put browstat in the utility folder when I created the > >> >> >> > >folder. With that said i still have the problem. > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> > Phil, > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> > What is the precise path that Utility is in? Your earlier message said > >> >> >> > the browstat file is in Mycomputer>local disk C>documents and settings>and in > >> >> >> > docs and settings their is (all users), (phil) and the folder I made (utility) > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> > That sounds like its "C:\>documents and settings\utility". But the Path > >> >> >> > addition puts it as "C:\utility". Do you see the difference? > >> >> > >> >> >> I would say the path is C:\documents and settings\utility. In explorer I > >> >> >> open the + on my computer, open the + on local C, open the + on docs and > >> >> >> settings and it is indented below with no plus sign before it just below the > >> >> >> all users and Phil. So hopefully I am assuming correctly. When I open the > >> >> >> command from start and run, inside it already has "C:\Documents and > >> >> >> settings\Phil> then I typed the browstat command. I also tried changing the > >> >> >> utility location to inside the +Phil under docs and settings. That reacted > >> >> >> the same. I know I must be very close but a minute detail that I am missing > >> >> >> is making a world of difference, but i'm willing to keep plugging if you > >> >> >> don't mind it. I'm always up to being schooled and learning something. > >> >> >> > >> >> >> Thank you, > >> >> >> Phil > >> >> > > >> >> >My path is definately C:\documents and settings\utility, so does that mean I > >> >> >need to go to the variable value and change it from C:\utlity to C:\documents > >> >> >and settings\utility? When I open the cmd why does it have C:\documents and > >> >> >settings\Phil> ? Isn't that already the wrong path? > >> >> > >> >> Phil, > >> >> > >> >> You can put your custom utilities wherever you like. You just put them where > >> >> the Path entry says they are. I use "C"\Utility" because it's short and easy to > >> >> remember. You can also change the folder referenced when the command window is > >> >> opened. Just be consistent. > >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html> > >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html > >> > >> >So sorry Chuck, still not getting it. On the command when I open the box it > >> >says C:\documents and settings\Phil> I the typed c:\utlity\browstat status > >> >>c:\browstat.txt then hit enter. Said the directory name is invalid. I > >> >tried it without the c:\utility before the browstat and it says not an > >> >internal or external etc...... > >> > > >> >Thank you, > >> >Phil > >> > >> Keep trying, Phil. Move browstat.exe into C:\Utility folder. Then run > >> "browstat status". If that works do "browstat status >c:\browstat.txt", then > >> "notepad c:\browstat.txt". > >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html> > >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html > > >Hi Chuck. the browstat is in the utility folder. it is 40kb. when i look at > >the properties so i'm sure it is in there. When readind and article it says > >when you type cmd and the box opens it said be a new command box with the > >computer name. When I do it it has the heading of > >"C:\windows\system3cmd.exe" Could that be where the problem is for this not > >working? > > OK, Phil. Try running it as "c:\utility\browstat status". > > -- > Cheers, > Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking] > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/ > Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience. > My email is AT DOT > actual address pchuck mvps org. I have tried countless ways, I have tried moving the utility folder and nothing has clicked yet. 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Follow procedure precisely.> >> On Sun, 27 Aug 2006 05:09:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> >"Chuck" wrote: >> > >> >> On Sat, 26 Aug 2006 13:03:46 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> >"Chuck" wrote: >> >> > >> >> >> On Sat, 26 Aug 2006 07:01:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> >"Phil" wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> >> "Chuck" wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 18:04:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >"Chuck" wrote: >> >> >> >> > > >> >> >> >> > >> On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 08:53:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> > >> >"Chuck" wrote: >> >> >> >> > >> > >> >> >> >> > >> >> On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 19:40:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >"Chuck" wrote: >> >> >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 14:44:01 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >"Chuck" wrote: >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 18:47:02 -0700, Phil <P***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >Hi Chuck. I have been doing alot of reading into the info you sent. I have a >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >question. How would you go about finding out if a 3rd party firewall were on >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >the computer? When checking in security it just has windows firewall on (both >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >computers). >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Phil, >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> If you suspect that you have an unknown personal firewall, you're going to have >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> to look in several lists, for unrecognised entries. >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Look in active processes. >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/watching-what-your-computer-is-doing.html >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Look in startup processes. >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/essential-tools-for-desktop-and.html#Autoruns >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Look in LSP / Winsock. >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> But use the other diagnostics that I suggested. They should narrow things down >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> a bit. >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >I think I might be messing something up. I downloaded browstat to my docs, >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >extracted with winzip to my docs. I opened the command prompt and typed >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >browstat status >c:\browstat.txt and it said "browstat is not recognized as >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >an internal or external command, operable program or batch file" The same >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >message when I tried browstat listwfw >>c:\browstat.t. When I tried notepad, >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >the notepad did open. Where might I be missing something? >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> Phil, >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> That's a simple matter. Note my article, with reference to the Path. >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> And please type your replies after mine, for both our benefits. >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> Hi Chuck. Using the system wizard I added c:\utility at the end exactly as shown. I created a folder in my docs called utility and put the browstat file in it. When I open the run, cmd it opens a command box with heading "C:windows\system32\cmd.exe" >> >> >> >> > >> >> >In the black portion it has C:\documents and settings\Phil> at that point I >> >> >> >> > >> >> >type "browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" and I still get is not recognized as >> >> >> >> > >> >> >internal or external command. Here is a copy of my new path >> >> >> >> > >> >> >"%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;C:\Program >> >> >> >> > >> >> >Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\DLLShared;C:\Utility". I have read and >> >> >> >> > >> >> >re-read the article but am embarrassed to say I am still missing something. >> >> >> >> > >> >> >Please note I am trying all this on my system before getting on the phone >> >> >> >> > >> >> >long distance with my son to help him. >> >> >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >> >> > >> >> >Thank you again. >> >> >> >> > >> >> >Phil >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> OK, Phil, no problem. >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> What folder is browstat.exe in? You got Path right. If you put browstat.exe >> >> >> >> > >> >> into "C:\OtherFolder", type "C:\OtherFolder\browstat status" to test it, then >> >> >> >> > >> >> "C:\OtherFolder\browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" to run it. >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> > >> >When looking in the windows explorer the browstat file is in >> >> >> >> > >> >Mycomputer>local disk C>documents and settings>and in docs and settings their >> >> >> >> > >> >is (all users), (phil) and the folder I made (utility) The all users and Phil >> >> >> >> > >> >have a + sign before them, the utility does not. >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> > >> You're half way there, Phil. If you'll reread the Path article, you'll note >> >> >> >> > >> that you want to put the software into the folder added to the path. Since you >> >> >> >> > >> added "C:\Utility" to the Path, you need to move browstat.exe into "C:\Utility". >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >Hi Chuck. I did put browstat in the utility folder when I created the >> >> >> >> > >folder. With that said i still have the problem. >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> > Phil, >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> > What is the precise path that Utility is in? Your earlier message said >> >> >> >> > the browstat file is in Mycomputer>local disk C>documents and settings>and in >> >> >> >> > docs and settings their is (all users), (phil) and the folder I made (utility) >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> > That sounds like its "C:\>documents and settings\utility". But the Path >> >> >> >> > addition puts it as "C:\utility". Do you see the difference? >> >> >> >> >> >> >> I would say the path is C:\documents and settings\utility. In explorer I >> >> >> >> open the + on my computer, open the + on local C, open the + on docs and >> >> >> >> settings and it is indented below with no plus sign before it just below the >> >> >> >> all users and Phil. So hopefully I am assuming correctly. When I open the >> >> >> >> command from start and run, inside it already has "C:\Documents and >> >> >> >> settings\Phil> then I typed the browstat command. I also tried changing the >> >> >> >> utility location to inside the +Phil under docs and settings. That reacted >> >> >> >> the same. I know I must be very close but a minute detail that I am missing >> >> >> >> is making a world of difference, but i'm willing to keep plugging if you >> >> >> >> don't mind it. I'm always up to being schooled and learning something. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Thank you, >> >> >> >> Phil >> >> >> > >> >> >> >My path is definately C:\documents and settings\utility, so does that mean I >> >> >> >need to go to the variable value and change it from C:\utlity to C:\documents >> >> >> >and settings\utility? When I open the cmd why does it have C:\documents and >> >> >> >settings\Phil> ? Isn't that already the wrong path? >> >> >> >> >> >> Phil, >> >> >> >> >> >> You can put your custom utilities wherever you like. You just put them where >> >> >> the Path entry says they are. I use "C"\Utility" because it's short and easy to >> >> >> remember. You can also change the folder referenced when the command window is >> >> >> opened. Just be consistent. >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html >> >> >> >> >So sorry Chuck, still not getting it. On the command when I open the box it >> >> >says C:\documents and settings\Phil> I the typed c:\utlity\browstat status >> >> >>c:\browstat.txt then hit enter. Said the directory name is invalid. I >> >> >tried it without the c:\utility before the browstat and it says not an >> >> >internal or external etc...... >> >> > >> >> >Thank you, >> >> >Phil >> >> >> >> Keep trying, Phil. Move browstat.exe into C:\Utility folder. Then run >> >> "browstat status". If that works do "browstat status >c:\browstat.txt", then >> >> "notepad c:\browstat.txt". >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html >> >> >Hi Chuck. the browstat is in the utility folder. it is 40kb. when i look at >> >the properties so i'm sure it is in there. When readind and article it says >> >when you type cmd and the box opens it said be a new command box with the >> >computer name. When I do it it has the heading of >> >"C:\windows\system3cmd.exe" Could that be where the problem is for this not >> >working? >> >> OK, Phil. Try running it as "c:\utility\browstat status". >I tried c:\utility\browstat status, I get "the directory name is invalid" >I have tried countless ways, I have tried moving the utility folder and >nothing has clicked yet. 1) Open a command window. 2) Type "cd \" (less the "", for steps 2 - 5). 3) Type "dir *.". Do you get output? NOTE the "*."! 4) Type "dir *. >c:\dir.txt". 5) Type "notepad c:\dir.txt". 6) Copy and paste Notepad output, and post. -- Cheers, Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking] http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/ Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience. My email is AT DOT actual address pchuck mvps org. 
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