Vista Command Prompt Problems?
Every time I try to run a batch file or an exe that runs as a batch file, command prompt will open up and disappear in a split. My situation: I am trying to use swantbls.exe to create lumps for my DooM map (yes, a doom map). When it runs, it is supposed to open up a Command prompt for manual file selection to use as a base for creating the lumps. I open it, it flickers, and I am unable to do anything with it. Are there any fixes?
My apologies if this is hard to understand, this is the best way I could explain it.
Update:I'm already running it as administrator. The file extensions are correct. I don't know how to edit a .exe batch file. Thanks all for speedy responses.
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First try running it as an administrator.
Or are you sure the file extension is correct? Sometimes they are saved as a .txt, for example... Run.bat.txt.
Check by opening a window in Explorer and go to Organize->Folder Options->View and uncheck "Hide Extensions of Known File Types"
P.S. JIM, you didn't create that account, it's the hidden one that all Vista users can access :)
Vista is very finicky - I'm not sure exactly why this is happening, but it might have something to do with what's in the batch file - usually when a batch file runs, it will run immediately if it can't find the program it's trying to run - if you can edit the batch file, put a PAUSE statement as the last line - this will allow you to read any messages that are displayed as that window is closing - then simply hit ENTER to close the window when you are done.
also, something you might want to try is right clicking on the batch file and RUN AS administrator.
Other than that, I don't have any suggestions for ya
The only time I used Command Prompt while running Vista was to create the Administrator account that's immune from UAC interference.
Start-Programs-Accessories-right click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
Command Prompt opens without any problem
net user administrator /active:yes
press Enter and Restart your computer