1. Out of the frying pan into another frying pan
I replaced the Computer that was hanging up with a new model. The old
one ran Windows 98. The new one runs Windows XP Home.
Using Windows 98, I could make make my application directory the current
directory and then use RUN to invoke ed (appname). It found the program.
I have not been able to do the same in Windows XP. With my application
directory as the current directory, it uses the PATH to find ed alright,
but doesn't find my appname.
What's the secret?
Also, when I copied my app program to the XP machine, it appeared to cut
off the .exw extension. I can easily rename it with the extension, but
does it then have two extensions?
Allen
2. Re: Out of the frying pan into another frying pan
Andy wrote:
> alrobnett wrote:
<snip>
>> Also, when I copied my app program to the XP machine, it appeared to cut
>> off the .exw extension. I can easily rename it with the extension, but
>> does it then have two extensions?
>
> You may have your view settings to "hide extensions on known file types"
> (that's the default). Do .exe files also have missing extensions? If
> so, open up a folder, goto "tools" and "folder options" and hit the view
> tab. Uncheck the appropriate box, and apply the settings to all
> folders...
I strongly recommend _anyone_ using Windows to do, what Andy describes
here!
The default setting "hide extensions on known file types" is a nice
feature for distributors of malware. When a virus program is named say
"holidays.jpg.exe", with the default setting it shows up as "holidays.jpg".
When the user double-clicks on such a file, because s/he wants to see a
nice picture, s/he actually runs a virus program!
Play it safe,
Juergen
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