First, to all who contributed to the batch file and command pages, a big THANK YOU! No programming knowledge at all here, but have made a number of batch scripts to automate things like DATA backups and disk cleanups. Everyone *says* back up your stuff frequently (the puter might not boot next time), but few do. Two clicks on a batch, and all the good stuff is copied to a flash drive in seconds. ECHO: THANK YOU!

OK, time to move past xcopy, del, and rd. XP SP2 preloaded by OEM (who strongly advised *not* to install SP3; not here to discuss that, thanks), both Home and Pro, on laptops with wireless router to high-speed cable modem. Using CMD.exe.

Situation: Sometimes, a Web page will stop responding, as we all know. Lots of reasons. But every once in a while, the reason is that the connection has been dropped, whether by the ISP, the modem, or the router. The *connection between machine and router* never goes down, so it's SOMEWHERE between the router and the Web. Quickest diagnostic is to ping example.com. If it works, it's probably the web server, etc. If not, then either the modem or router has dropped the connection. Reboot them, and all is well.

Here's the problem: You guys and gals have me so spoiled , I don't want to open a command prompt and type all that, although the typing can be automated by auto-text tools. And I'm too lazy to put down the laptop and go into another room to look at the modem and router. Hey, that's part of the goodies of laptops! I'd like a batch file that when 2-clicked, runs the command ping www.example.com. Default parameters are fine. It's only four packets.

Tried with just ping etc., and also with cmd /K for a new window. Allowed TCP/IP Ping command in firewall. What happens: cmd window opens, but it just keeps repeating the command infinitely, and very fast, so I have to close the window. No actual pinging.

Ball in your court. And thanks in advance! (Have I said "thank you" yet?)Your questioning style is so very annoying. Could you try cutting out all this Hey! Yee-har! stuff? Also, as you admit, you are being lazy. Why should we do all your thinking for you? Have you tried writing the batch script yourself? Did you even think of telling us what you have tried already?

Code: [Select]@echo off
ping www.example.com
pause
Wow, you guys are harsh. First post, the user thanks everyone. I've been a volunteer mod at other forums, and it's always nice when someone takes the time to show some appreciation. I don't think I've ever been offended by someone thanking us *too* much. Strange.

Annoying style? People who curse or are snotty are more offensive than those who maybe are a little to friendly or chatty to suit your tastes. I checked the Registration agreement, and there was nothing about being too friendly. Maybe you should amend that.

Quote from: Salmon Trout

Why should we do all your thinking for you? Have you tried writing the batch script yourself? Did you even think of telling us what you have tried already?

Tried with just ping etc., and also with cmd /k for a new window.

What happens: cmd window opens, but it just keeps repeating the command infinitely, and very fast, so I have to close the window. No actual pinging.

Could you try cutting out all this Hey! Yee-har! stuff?