Command Processor prints the right value for PATH with command echo %PATH%. but it can't use values of environent. It can't run ftp and other programmes located in system32 etc. HAve you seen smth like that? Thanks

Yes indeed - we see poorly phrased, incomprehensible questions quite often. You might want to try a more detailed explanation of your situation, and include your intended goal If you're trying to create a batch file or command line script using Win2K's DOS emulation, you might consider posting in the Programming forum here If I know the answer I'll tell you the answer, and if I don't, I'll just respond, cleverly --Donald Rumsfeld

"It can't run ftp and other programmes" Sure, but what does it *DO* or *SAY* ? ===================================== If at first you don't succeed, you're about average. M2