How do I use DOS to...

[copyright_1978]

I have a couple of questions:

1. How do I execute a program using DOS? A program like a game that is stored in the Program Files directory?

2. I need to export a list of all the services that are currently runnin on my computer to a txt file, but when I do that it isn't formated and it gives me the full description. Does anyone know how I can just save the services that are currently running on my machie?


Thanks people

[Statica]

1.
a) Open up a CLI (START > RUN > cmd)
b) Navigate to the appropriate directory that contains the executable of the game .. for example

cd \"Program Files"\GameName\Data\Game.exe

syntax explanation
cd = change directory
\ = the directory levels .. since you started with a \ it defaults to the root directory of the particular drive (I am assuming that you are in the same drive as the program files)
"Program Files" = Any long name directory (over 8 characters in length or those containing spaces are best enclosed in ""s)
GameName.exe = you can technically only address an executable file to get it to run.

2.
a) Go to your services list (START > RUN > services.msn)
b) ACTION menu > Export List ...
c) In the Save type as select Text (Comma separated values .. .CSV .. now save to a filename of your choice
(d) Open up the saved csv file in excel .. it should be formatted with descriptions in specific columns - simply delete the column you dont want

[copyright_1978]

Thanks mate. got it.