I have a problem running DOS commands when opening a cmd window. I open the window and try to execute a command such as 'ping' and receive the following error;

'ping' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.


However, if i type the full path c:\windows\system32\ping i can get the program to run.


Anyone know how to get the system to remember the correct path to my DOS commands without having to type it in manually each time?

Thanks Again.

Hi dose the PC have autoexec.bat in the local drive c: if it has try this edit it in notepad and add this line
path=c:\windows\system32\
Save it reboot the PC and try it from cmd propt agian did that work?

I have added that line to the autoexec file and restarted the computer and its still isn't working properly.... should it be somewhere else in windows vista?