Thread: ipconfig or ipconfig/all (flashing)not working in vista ultimate

hi guys.. i wanted to see my ipaddress details.. when i type ipconfig or ipconfig/all in "run" tht window just blinks n disappears.. what to do... whats the problem..

but if i go to run -> cmd -> then type ipconfig or ipconfig/all.. than tht window appears........ wierd..

Originally Posted by Mr.Tooth Fairy

hi guys.. i wanted to see my ipaddress details.. when i type ipconfig or ipconfig/all in "run" tht window just blinks n disappears.. what to do... whats the problem..

but if i go to run -> cmd -> then type ipconfig or ipconfig/all.. than tht window appears........ wierd..

Such commands are to be entered on the command prompt only. It cannot be run directly from the run prompt. This is applicable to all the editions of Windows.

Originally Posted by cool_techie_tvm

Such commands are to be entered on the command prompt only. It cannot be run directly from the run prompt. This is applicable to all the editions of Windows.

He had said that he entered it in the command prompt.

Originally Posted by Mr.Tooth Fairy

but if i go to run -> cmd -> then type ipconfig or ipconfig/all.. than tht window appears........ wierd..

Originally Posted by dhaneshv

He had said that he entered it in the command prompt.

Please read the original post. He just sees a blinking window when he enters the command ipconfig on the run prompt. But the details are listed when he enters ipconfig on the command prompt !!

r u sure?? i think before.. i was running command ipconfig directly without going to cmd.. i dont remember sure but that time it was working..

Originally Posted by cool_techie_tvm

Please read the original post. He just sees a blinking window when he enters the command ipconfig on the run prompt. But the details are listed when he enteres ipconfig on the command prompt !!

Sorry. I didn't get the first post well. Got it clear now.
I think it was not quite clear.
@ Tooth Fairy
Please do use full sentences.

Originally Posted by Mr.Tooth Fairy

r u sure?? i think before.. i was running command ipconfig directly without going to cmd.. i dont remember sure but that time it was working..

I am unsure about your PC. Because Windows XP and Windows Vista work like i mentioned. We need to enter the commands in command prompt. If the commands are entered plainly on the run prompt, then the result window comes and vanishes...

i see.. ok thanks buddy... i just had a notion tht before it used to appear.........no probs thanks for info

actually when u run ipconfig directly, it opens a separate dos-type window, runs ipconfig and then closes the window.
so all u see is a flash on the screen.
but if u are using the command prompt, u are already in the dos window, so, the ipconfig also runs in the same window and the results remain visible.

Originally Posted by panchabhut

actually when u run ipconfig directly, it opens a separate dos-type window, runs ipconfig and then closes the window.
so all u see is a flash on the screen.
but if u are using the command prompt, u are already in the dos window, so, the ipconfig also runs in the same window and the results remain visible.

i see.. ok correct.. understood.. thanks man..

i think there must be a tag for holding the screen like we do while ping (-t)

dont worry bro try this way

If that doesn't work, (On XP) Right click My Computer -> Properties. Click
on the tab that is labeled Advanced. Click on Environment Variables. Scroll
down in the window 'System Variables' until you see 'Path'. Put this in
there:

%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\Sy stem32\Wbem

and then check ur cmd it will definately work

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