First thing - some diagnostic pointers: Will a similar file run if it just contains the dos type command pause well answer me
Next be nice to yourself - put the .exe on the end of commands Then - if an administrator level user opens a cmd window can they get the command to run if not perhaps try ipconfig what about just, without any parameters telnet Then - from your limited user (desktop) will it run there JimB ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pete Holsberg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 10:05 PM Subject: Batch file on the desktop > I have a simple batch file called xtel.bat stored on the desktops of three computers. > > telnet <email_server_domain_name> 25 > > On two of the computers (these are all XP Pro), it executes the command line but on the third, it merely opens the CMD window. > > Originally, on the third machine, it opened in an editor. I had to change the file association to Windows Command Processor. > > So, how do I get this bunny to execute when I double-click the desktop icon? > > (Does it matter that the user on the 3rd machine does not have admin privileges? > > Thanks. > > -- > ---------------------------------------- > WIN-HOME Archives: http://PEACH.EASE.LSOFT.COM/archives/WIN-HOME.html > Contact the List Owner about anything: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Official Win-Home List Members Profiles Page > http://www.besteffort.com/winhome/Profiles.html > > -- ---------------------------------------- WIN-HOME Archives: http://PEACH.EASE.LSOFT.COM/archives/WIN-HOME.html Contact the List Owner about anything: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Official Win-Home List Members Profiles Page http://www.besteffort.com/winhome/Profiles.html
