CMD cannot find command

[RollTime]

Hi,

I am attempting to run Hypergan, but cmd does not recognize it as a command.

In the path variable, there is a path to it (C:\Users\<myname>\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python36\Scripts)

Checking the folder itself, hypergan is there but it's just a file and not an application.

I have uninstalled and reinstalled multiple times.

Can anyone help me out?

[Electronics Wizardy]

screenshot of the exact line your running?

[RollTime]

27 minutes ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

screenshot of the exact line your running?

[Electronics Wizardy]

Just now, RollTime said:

So i have never used this program, but use the cmd a good amount.

 

Is this a windows executable? It needs to be to work. 

 

Does it run when you give it the direct path windows exectuable.

 

If your running a python script you could try python C:\path\to\python\script

[RollTime]

Just now, Electronics Wizardy said:

So i have never used this program, but use the cmd a good amount.

 

Is this a windows executable? It needs to be to work. 

 

Does it run when you give it the direct path windows exectuable.

 

If your running a python script you could try python C:\path\to\python\script

same issue. Like I said, it's in the PATH. It's just not an exe.

[Electronics Wizardy]

Just now, RollTime said:

same issue. Like I said, it's in the PATH. It's just not an exe.

Then its probably a issue with the path. Try running the script with the file path.

[RollTime]

4 minutes ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

Then its probably a issue with the path. Try running the script with the file path.

 

[Electronics Wizardy]

2 minutes ago, RollTime said:

 

Is the file executable?  check permissions.

[ElSeniorTaco]

try changing the directory to the one you have hypergan in

and does hypergan have an  extension , like .exe? if so add it

once you get into the directory, you can type DIR to list the files and the extensions if needed

[IntMD]

If the environment variables aren't set, you need to navigate to the directory where the file you want to run is present and then run the thing you want. You will also need to type the file name with the extension (blah.exe for example). If you want to add to the environment variables the link below will probably cover what you need to do and you should be able to then run it from wherever you want.

 

https://helpdeskgeek.com/how-to/fix-not-recognized-as-an-internal-or-external-command/

[RollTime]

1 hour ago, IntMD said:

If the environment variables aren't set, you need to navigate to the directory where the file you want to run is present and then run the thing you want. You will also need to type the file name with the extension (blah.exe for example). If you want to add to the environment variables the link below will probably cover what you need to do and you should be able to then run it from wherever you want.

 

https://helpdeskgeek.com/how-to/fix-not-recognized-as-an-internal-or-external-command/

It is in the PATH variable. It doesn't have a .exe extension, which leads me to believe this isn't a pathing issue.

[RollTime]

10 hours ago, ElSeniorTaco said:

try changing the directory to the one you have hypergan in

and does hypergan have an  extension , like .exe? if so add it

once you get into the directory, you can type DIR to list the files and the extensions if needed

Hypergan has no extension. I'll try the cd thing when I get pack to my PC.

[Ace McPlane]

1 hour ago, RollTime said:

Hypergan has no extension. I'll try the cd thing when I get pack to my PC.

You need to go into your folder options and uncheck the setting that hides common file extensions to see it's extension eh.

Also, when you're putting something into dos that has spaces in the path, you need to put quotations around it.

One last thing, your appdata folder is a hidden folder.

I doubt it, but perhaps that has something to do with it not being able to find it?

 

Like someone else said, change your directory to this folder before trying to launch it.

That way you can type dir to actually see the files in dos.

That'll help you figure it out.

 

So, type:

CD C:\Users\<myname>\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python36\Scripts

then type:

dir

hit enter

you should now see the file and it's extension if it has one

[RollTime]

2 hours ago, stateofpsychosis said:

You need to go into your folder options and uncheck the setting that hides common file extensions to see it's extension eh.

Also, when you're putting something into dos that has spaces in the path, you need to put quotations around it.

One last thing, your appdata folder is a hidden folder.

I doubt it, but perhaps that has something to do with it not being able to find it?

 

Like someone else said, change your directory to this folder before trying to launch it.

That way you can type dir to actually see the files in dos.

That'll help you figure it out.

 

So, type:

CD C:\Users\<myname>\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python36\Scripts

then type:

dir

hit enter

you should now see the file and it's extension if it has one

I've checked its Properties and it has no extension, it's just a file. 

 

"hypergan new 1" 

new and one are the commands that should be passed to it, not the file.

[Ace McPlane]

15 minutes ago, RollTime said:

I've checked its Properties and it has no extension, it's just a file. 

 

"hypergan new 1" 

new and one are the commands that should be passed to it, not the file.

Okay, what are you trying to do anyways?

It's weird to be starting anything out of appdata to begin with.

Programs don't go there.

Configuration files and save data typically go in appdata.

 

Did you like search your system for the program and it turn up that folder or something?

 

I'm not familiar with the program so I'm a little lost on what's going on here.

 

Whatever it is, if the exe doesn't show up somewhere else like your program files, try reinstalling it next.

 

[RollTime]

2 minutes ago, stateofpsychosis said:

Okay, what are you trying to do anyways?

It's weird to be starting anything out of appdata to begin with.

Programs don't go there.

Configuration files and save data typically go in appdata.

 

Did you like search your system for the program and it turn up that folder or something?

 

I'm not familiar with the program so I'm a little lost on what's going on here.

 

Whatever it is, if the exe doesn't show up somewhere else like your program files, try reinstalling it next.

Good points.

When I get home I'll look around and so some of these suggestions, then get back to you.