Tag: Microsoft

Keep the command prompt open after using Run

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If you are a Windows user, you know that sometimes you really need to make use of the Command Prompt, for things like “ping” or “tracert”. Unless you are a GUI fanatic.

But have you noticed that sometimes when you type a command in the Run box, the prompt closes immediately after execution? There must be a way to keep it open, right?

Today, I will share that trick with you, and it’s really simple to do.

First, you need to see what I mean. Type “ping google.com” in the Run box and type enter or press Ok. The prompt should close after execution of the ping, not giving you time to see the results.

If this has ever happened to you (it does for me, on Windows Vista), then try this:

Before you type your command, put in “cmd /k” before.

For example, if “ping” closes for the prompt after execution, try “cmd /k ping google.com” or any other address.

I have tested on WinXP and Vista. Both work. Hope this is useful to you someday. 🙂

XP SP3 out by 29th April?

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According to this Engadget article, yes.

The much anticipated XP SP3 will be coming out on 29th April, hitting Windows Update and Microsoft Download Centre.

There’s not much info about it for now, so more on this as I find something interesting.

For now, I know that there will be around 10% speed boost, and possibly a version of DirectX 10 for XP. Maybe! Nothing confirmed yet.

I also downloaded the Whitepaper of SP3. There is no mention of DirectX 10 for XP. It’s just a rumor I heard. But I can say there’s some new “features”, mainly regarding security issues. Like the ability to skip entering a product key at install, but later supply it as part of Windows Genuine Advantage.

For people who want the Whitepaper, it’s here.