MS-DOS

I've always had a problem with MS_DOS on my computer, I can't seem to find a way to keep the windows open. When i try to open one of the programs, it just flashes on my screen and closes. Anyone know how to fix this so I can keep it open?

You can always open a dos prompt by going to Start->Run-> and type "cmd" in the run box.

Is there another way? I really don't want to have to open that every time i wanna look at a file. You can't just mess with the settings somewhere to keep the window open?

I am sure there is a way to make a shortcut on your desktop that will bring the command prompt up but I don't know how to do that, sorry. I wouldn't want to leave it open all the time cause I have limited real estate on my screen as it is...lol.

I guess I'll try to Google it more, but yea i could make a command prompt shortcut but I wouldn't wanna have to type anything in everytime i see a ms-dos application i wanna open.

lol that happens to me too which it flashes and disappears when i tried to make pandora until i made the v3 one

are you just wanting to keep the dos prompt window always open and say possible like an always on top type thing? I know it was possible in windows 95 and 98, but in XP I think you might need another gui shell.. I could be wrong though.. there might be a command you can attach when you open ms-dos.. but there's not one to my knowledge.. but as I said.. I could be wrong.. try to find some launch commands for it.. that would be a good place to start..

Yea, i think there is a program out there or something that prevents the windows from exiting without the user's command. Thats what I need, to be able for it to stay open and i can close it.

Those too i have a problem with.

For the most part, batch files are going to close on you, unless they error.. then they will show a message box, then close.. lol.. if your just wanting a dos window always open, possibly always on top like you said.. you'll have to grab another GUI Shell unless you can find a launch command for ms-dos, just search for a list.. I don't have one personally, if I need to dos I just use it.. I always have PuTTy open for my BSD system so I don't mess with DOS to much, haven't really in about 5 years.. It was interesting to me at first, especially when I started learning how to really use tracert to my advantage.. eventually just got into linux..

Yea, its some interesting stuff. Well I guess I can live without, but if I get something Ill let ya know.

Mostly a dos program can make it so it waits for the user to press enter by adding this to their program source:
cin.get()
but thats a whole differrent story.
You could always put the command prompt (cmd) on your desktop you know

Yea, i've been using the cin.get() thing, but that only works when you have the original text and you insert that, then compile it.