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

ID: Q117393

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows NT operation system 3.1
Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1

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 Q100625 for more information on POSIX and case sensitivity.

Additional query words: prodnt

Keywords : kbtool ntposixap
Version : 3.1
Platform : WINDOWS
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