About this tag
The 'internal command' tag on WindowsForum.com covers troubleshooting scenarios where Windows Command Prompt returns the error 'not recognized as an internal or external command'. This typically occurs when trying to run commands like ping, ipconfig, or telnet. Common causes include missing system PATH entries, disabled Windows features, or corrupted system files. Discussions focus on verifying PATH variables, enabling optional features like Telnet Client, and ensuring system32 is included in the environment path. The tag helps users resolve command recognition issues in Windows environments.
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    Windows 8 Can't ping or ipconfig

    Whenever I go to the Command prompt and do a ping or ipconfig, I get an error that they both are not recognized as an internal or external command... The path is C:\Users\Danny and I typed in path and got these results. C:\Users\Danny>path PATH=C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel\iCLS...
    • Danny1
    • Thread
    • administrator command prompt internal command ip configuration network command path issues ping system path troubleshooting windows 10
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 8 How to Enable and Use Telnet on Your Computer

    plz how to i use telnet? when i try it says 'telnet' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. thx
    • demenstruated
    • Thread
    • batch file command line enable external command internal command network telnet troubleshooting windows windows tools
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support