> Why not "Start" -> "Run" -> notepad c:\autoexec.bat > :- )
Because it's outdated, it's empty these days, things are done through the registry. :-) >>> "Connie Chan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 07/16/02 11:15am >>> > Or if you've already done that then check that perl.exe is in your PATH. > Type path at a command prompt and look for something like c:\perl\bin > > if it's not there then do > > path = %path%;c:\perl\bin > > Replace c:\perl\bin with the correct path to your bin directory > I think the OP don't have this problem, otherwise, he'll get Bad command or file name. > To make the changes to the path permanent, go start, settings, system, > advanced, environment variables and add to the PATH. Why not "Start" -> "Run" -> notepad c:\autoexec.bat :- ) Rgds, Connie > > HTH > Nigel > > (ActiveState installer usually does this for you, there's a tick box on > the install) > > >>> "cory" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 07/16/02 09:44am >>> > I can't get perl to work on my PC with the Windows 2000 pro OS. > when I type in perl example.pl at the command prompt I get > no such file or directory message, but I am looking right at the > example.pl file. > > Cory Moore > Campaign Manager > Pat Ahumada for Congress > www.patforcongress.com > www.americanvirtue.com > > > ITM Business Solutions > Unit 4 > Nine Trees Trading Estate > Morthen Road > Rotherham > S66 9JG > > Reception > Tel: 01709 703288 > Fax: 01709 701549 > > Help Desk > Tel:01709 530424 > Fax: 01709 702159 > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message is intended only for the use of > the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain > information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure > under applicable law. > > > > -- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ITM Business Solutions Unit 4 Nine Trees Trading Estate Morthen Road Rotherham S66 9JG Reception Tel: 01709 703288 Fax: 01709 701549 Help Desk Tel:01709 530424 Fax: 01709 702159 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]