If you encounter the error "ipconfig is not recognized as an internal or external command," it typically means that the system's PATH environment variable is not set correctly. To fix this, ensure that the directory containing ipconfig.exe
(usually C:\Windows\System32
) is included in your system's PATH variable. You can check and modify the PATH variable by right-clicking "This PC" or "My Computer," selecting "Properties," then "Advanced system settings," and clicking on "Environment Variables." After making changes, restart your command prompt to see if the issue is resolved.
The 'ls' command is an external command (found in /bin)
The DOS message "bad command or file name" means that the command you entered was not recognized as an internal command or as an external command in the working directory or path.
An internal command is a command built into the command interpreter (such as Command Prompt in Windows), allowing it to execute without needing a separate executable file. Examples include commands like COPY, DIR, and DEL. An external command, on the other hand, is a separate executable file (like .exe, .com, or .bat files) that the command interpreter can run, such as PING or FORMAT. If a command is not recognized, it may indicate that it is not an internal command or that the external command's executable file is not found in the system's PATH.
Internal commands are functions that are built into the command interpreter, External commands are those not included in the interpreter, and are instead invoked by calling an external binary. Whether or not a particular command is internal or external varies by system. For example, echo is an internal command in MS-DOS (it is built into COMMAND.COM), while in most Linux systems, it is an external one, provided by GNU coreutils.DOS Internal command is associated with his Shell file Command.Com.. DOS external command is saved on the disk..
Open command prompt and simple write "ipconfig" and press enter. Note: Do not use colons "" Just use ipconfig
assuming that by down you mean get... ipconfig if you want all ip settings then ipconfig /all command ipconfig If you mean to disable or turn off the ip to disconnect from the internet then ipconfig /release
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /release is the full command line.
Internal commands are the commands that are executed <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> directly by the shell. These commands will not have a separate process running for each. External commands are the commands that are executed by the kernal. These commands will have a process id running for it. Internal commands are stored in the cmd.exe command interpreter, ex. Dir External commands correspond to a .com or .cmd file, ex.
For Unix/linux, use the 'ifconfig' command. For Windows, use 'ipconfig'
On Windows the command is IPCONFIG. That displays the configuration, though IPCONFIG /ALL displays everything. To do a DHCPREFRESH, type IPCONFIG /RENEW.
Just go to command prompt. Type in "ipconfig"