Can't Execute Utilities with POSIX Shell (SH.EXE) (117393)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
This article was previously published under Q117393

SYMPTOMS

From the POSIX Shell (SH.EXE), you may not be able to run any of the POSIX utilities.

CAUSE

In the POSIX subsystem the path and executable name must be completely specified. For example, if the file, LS.EXE is in the current directory, but that directory is not in the path, to execute the file, you must type:

.\LS.EXE



NOTE: The POSIX subsystem is case sensitive.

WORKAROUND

Binary files executed within the POSIX shell must be in a directory identified in the PATH statement. Use the PATH command to add the appropriate directory to the path environment variable before you execute the POSIX shell.

- or -

Specify the complete path (case sensitive) at the POSIX command line.

NOTE: See 100625 for more information on POSIX and case sensitivity.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/20/2003
Keywords:KB117393
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