I dont have a win7 install to test this atm, altho I do agree with this comment, win7 does handle 32bit apps on 64bit install differently (that may include a modified path)
@Henrik no, but someone needs to verify use on 64bit win7. On other win it performs as expected. I expect there is a problem with win7 but not as bad as it may appear from thread/posts, just a quirk On Thu, Dec 1, 2011 at 6:31 AM, David H. Lipman <[email protected]> wrote: > From: "Paul Wratt" <[email protected]> > >> this may have something to do with "working directory" which when an >> exe is run from a shortcut, uses the exe folder as the default path. >> Some testing on win7 is needed to clarify this issue, as that "Program >> Files" path is used for 32bit apps on 64bit installation.. >> > > If the command is NOT in the PATH then you have to be in the directory where > the command > exists and when you run the command it will drop the downloaded files there. > When the > command and dependencies are in the PATH then all I have to do is open a > Command Prompt, > type "Y:" and run a FQ WGET command and the file(s) ovtained will be in the > "Y:" drive. I > dion't think the behaviour is any different for Win64 vs. Win32. > > -- > Dave > Multi-AV Scanning Tool - http://multi-av.thespykiller.co.uk > http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp > > > >
