"'doskey' is not recognized" when using Cmder

Question

I'm trying to use Cmder (version 1.2) for common tasks on my Windows 7, but I'm having some issues doskey: when I start the Cmder displays this error message:

'doskey' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

Executing the doskey command directly from Windows' CLI seems perfectly OK.

How can I fix this?

Answer 1

I finally found a solution for this error (and many others I was having with Cmder).

Actually, I just added C:\Windows\System32\ to the PATH.

1. To do so, rigth-click on the Computer icon (on the Desktop or Start Menu) and choose Properties;
2. On the top left, click on Advanced system settings;
3. A small window pops up. Click on Environment Variables... at the bottom;
4. On the Panel User variables for [your name here] choose the line starting with PATH (generally, the second);
5. Double click on the value (right part) of aforementioned line or click on edit underneath the panel and be careful NOT to delete its content;
6. At the very end of the value add a ";" if there is none, then add C:\Windows\System32; (mind the ; and the end);
7. Click Ok twice to validate the update.

P.S.: You have to restart (close and reopen) your Cmder for these changes to take effect.

That was it!

Answer 2

Correct path for doskey.exe should be C:\Windows\System32

Check also if your path does not exceed 2047 characters. When PATH variable is to long paths might not working.

Answer 3

If for any reason you don't have the elevated privileges you can also achieve this using the cmder "Settings" under "Environment".

Steps:

1. Press Win+Alt+P to open settings.
2. On the left side of the settings window, under "Startup", select "Environment".

3. Add this line to the text box

   set PATH=C:\Windows\System32\"

4. You're all set!