The "Run" The "Run" Prompt and the "Command" Prompt are Gone

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Jillian

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I have Vista Home Premium 64bit and at one time the 'Run" prompt was there and also the "command Prompt was in Accessories.System tools. Now the command Prompt is not there. The "Run" prompt is nowhere to be found. I clicked on Start then properties then customize and checked the Run command but it still does not show up. When I type " Run" or "Command Prompt" into the "search" it says that no items match. So both these commands are gone and I cannot find either one . thanks.

Edited to say that after rebooting my computer , the "Run" Prompt showed up , but the "Command" Prompt is still missing. Where did it go ?
 
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Could be spyware, post a HiJackThis log.
 

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No , it definitely is not spyware. That I am absolutely sure of. Besides I don't know how to post a Hijack This log. I don't have it on my computer.
 

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You can also open it by pressing Windows button + R.
 

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Well, since those three things aren't visible, I do think it is spyware, I suggest a virus/spyware scan.
 

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    ASUS P5B-E Plus
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    4GB Kingston ValueRAM DDR2-667
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    ASUS EN8800GT 512
    Sound Card
    Creative X-Fi XtremeGamer
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    Packard Bell Maestro 190W
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    1440x900 @ 75Hz
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    WesternDigital 200GB 7200RPM + Iomega Desktop HD 360GB 7200RPM
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    Xilence Power 600W Gaming Edition
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    Standard Coolermaster Case Fans + Standard Intel CPU Fan.
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    Razer Copperhead Tempest Blue
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    Logitech G15 V1
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    100.0 Mbps
Jillian said:
I have Vista Home Premium 64bit and at one time the 'Run" prompt was there and also the "command Prompt was in Accessories.System tools. Now the command Prompt is not there. The "Run" prompt is nowhere to be found. I clicked on Start then properties then customize and checked the Run command but it still does not show up. When I type " Run" or "Command Prompt" into the "search" it says that no items match. So both these commands are gone and I cannot find either one . thanks.

Edited to say that after rebooting my computer , the "Run" Prompt showed up , but the "Command" Prompt is still missing. Where did it go ?
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If you can't get your "Command Prompt" back, you can always re-create it by creating a shortcut to "C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe":
  1. Right-click the Start button, and click "Open"
  2. Right-click an empty earea in the Windows Explorer view, point to "New", then click on "Shortcut"
  3. Type "C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe" (without quotes), or click "Browse" and locate "cmd.exe" in the "C:\Windows\System32" folder.
  4. Click Next
  5. Type a name for the shortcut, which in this case should be "Command Prompt"
  6. Click "Finish"
  7. The new shortcut will now be visible on your start menu when you click on "All Programs"
Additionally, if you want to still use the Run command, but can't get it back to the start menu, you can always use the <WIN_LOGO_KEY>+<R> keyboard shortcut.
 

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I am sorry , but what and where is the "Windows" Button ? I don't see one on my keyboard
 

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    500GB 500GB 10GB
I found the Button but when I clicked the button plus R , the 'Run Prompt came up instead of the Command Prompt.
 

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    2.67gb IntelCore2Quad6700
    Motherboard
    Asus
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIAGeForce8600GT
    Hard Drives
    500GB 500GB 10GB
I just scanned my computer this morning and there was no virus nor spyware. The command prompt has been missing for a while now.
 

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    NVIDIAGeForce8600GT
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    500GB 500GB 10GB
click the start
In start search type cmd
enter
 

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Jillian said:
I found the Button but when I clicked the button plus R , the 'Run Prompt came up instead of the Command Prompt.
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Once you have opened the Run window using <WIN_LOGO_KEY>+<R>, type "cmd" (without quotes), and press <ENTER> to open the command prompt.

Have you tried re-creating the "Command Prompt" shortcut like I showed you in a previous post?
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    AMD Phenom 9600 Quad
    Motherboard
    ASUS MB-M3A32-MVP Deluxe/WiFi
    Memory
    2 x A-Data 2GB DDR2-800
    Graphics card(s)
    ASUS ATI Radeon HD 2400PRO
    Monitor(s) Displays
    SAHARA 21"
    Screen Resolution
    1600x1200
    Hard Drives
    2 x 80GB Seagate (I) 2 x 120GB Seagate (I/S) 2 x 200GB Seagate (I/S) 2 x 250GB Seagate (I/S)
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    800W
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    Cooling
    Tai-Chi Water Cooler
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Keyboard
    Genius
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    384kbps
    Other Info
    Currently dual booting between Vista x64 Ultimate Windows 7 BETA x64
Jillian said:
I have Vista Home Premium 64bit and at one time the 'Run" prompt was there and also the "command Prompt was in Accessories.System tools. Now the command Prompt is not there. The "Run" prompt is nowhere to be found. I clicked on Start then properties then customize and checked the Run command but it still does not show up. When I type " Run" or "Command Prompt" into the "search" it says that no items match. So both these commands are gone and I cannot find either one . thanks.

Edited to say that after rebooting my computer , the "Run" Prompt showed up , but the "Command" Prompt is still missing. Where did it go ?
Click to expand...
Hello Jillian,
Here is how to create a command prompt WITH admin rights by default :-
Right click on open space desktop> choose NEW> choose Shortcut> in the dialogue box, type CMD, then NEXT> if you want type a name of your choice, or just hit Finish. You now have a command prompt on the desktop, BUT not done yet.
1. right click on the shortcut
2. shortcut tab, click Advanced
3.check RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR. Now your shortcut has admin rights by default.
4.click OK, then OK again
That's it. If you want it in the start menu, right click on shortcut, click"PIN to start menu". Tell me if that works.
 

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t-4-2 said:
Jillian said:
I have Vista Home Premium 64bit and at one time the 'Run" prompt was there and also the "command Prompt was in Accessories.System tools. Now the command Prompt is not there. The "Run" prompt is nowhere to be found. I clicked on Start then properties then customize and checked the Run command but it still does not show up. When I type " Run" or "Command Prompt" into the "search" it says that no items match. So both these commands are gone and I cannot find either one . thanks.

Edited to say that after rebooting my computer , the "Run" Prompt showed up , but the "Command" Prompt is still missing. Where did it go ?
Click to expand...
Hello Jillian,
Here is how to create a command prompt WITH admin rights by default :-
Right click on open space desktop> choose NEW> choose Shortcut> in the dialogue box, type CMD, then NEXT> if you want type a name of your choice, or just hit Finish. You now have a command prompt on the desktop, BUT not done yet.
1. right click on the shortcut
2. shortcut tab, click Advanced
3.check RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR. Now your shortcut has admin rights by default.
4.click OK, then OK again
That's it. If you want it in the start menu, right click on shortcut, click"PIN to start menu". Tell me if that works.
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PS> Don't ask me why, but when you use it for say chkdsk, you still have to right click, click run as admin.
 

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Thanks so much for these answers. Although I did find the Command Prompt by clicking the Start button. It was in there. I also took the answer and created one for my desktop just in case I lose it again , I will have one on my desktop

You guys are great. I cannot thank you all enough!!!
 

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System One

  • CPU
    2.67gb IntelCore2Quad6700
    Motherboard
    Asus
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIAGeForce8600GT
    Hard Drives
    500GB 500GB 10GB
Jillian said:
Thanks so much for these answers. Although I did find the Command Prompt by clicking the Start button. It was in there. I also took the answer and created one for my desktop just in case I lose it again , I will have one on my desktop

You guys are great. I cannot thank you all enough!!!
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You are welcome. Glad to be able to contribute.
 

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