MS - DOS Failiure

[tunnel]

Hi Guys my MS Dos / Cmd has all of a sudden went funny. w/e cmd i type nothing happens but the text appears. this is only when i go Start> Programs> accessories > Command Prompt. It does nothing at all if i go Start> Run>Cmd. ALso when i go to close the window it comes up program not responding.

any ideas guys????

Another thing my Windows> System32 Folder is empty???? HOW has this happened

[6ghztofreedom]

Command and CMD are two different things. I recommend using cmd from the run prompt.
As for your empty system32 folder are you sure the files arent hidden? Maybe a virus is the explanation.

[redduc900]

Cmd.exe is a 32-bit program, whereas Command.exe is a 16-bit one provided for compatibility purposes only... normally Cmd.exe is the one to use. AFA the original poster's problem, I would definitely suggest scanning for viruses like 6ghztofreedom made mention of.

[soulfly1448]

I almost always get a program not responding box if I close a DOS window.

[UnseenMenace]

CMD is also correctly called command interpreter its not DOS and not all the commands available to DOS are compatible or work

[Captain Newbie]

Cmd.exe is a 32-bit program, whereas Command.exe is a 16-bit one provided for compatibility purposes only... normally Cmd.exe is the one to use. AFA the original poster's problem, I would definitely suggest scanning for viruses like 6ghztofreedom made mention of.
Just to be picky it's command.com that's the 16-bit hack on an 8-bit patch. ;)

OP: you have probably caught something, I would suggest checking for viruses (use multiple scanners if practicable) as well as the usual malware and spyware detectors.