Windos cannot find perl

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Window XP:
I am getting a perl window that says:
Windows cannot find 'perl'. Make sure you type the name correctly, then try
again.

Behind this window is a dos window (C:\winnt\system32\cmd.exe)-- probably a
script running that call perl ?

I searched all over the places, cannot find any clues.
Any hints/helps are greatly appreciated
 
I believe that 'perl' is a special scripting program that is mainly
"shipped" with Linux/Unix operating systems.
 
Thank-you Yves. But i am runing windows XP.
How do i fix this problem - get it every time i login in.
 
It sounds to me like there is something in your start up that is calling this
perl application and it is not there. So I would say it can probably be
removed. Go to Start>Run> and type MSCONFIG
Click on the startup tab and see if you can find something that may be
related to this 'perl' application. If so, uncheck it and restart and see if
that helps.
 
luci said:
Window XP:
I am getting a perl window that says:
Windows cannot find 'perl'. Make sure you type the name correctly, then try
again.

Behind this window is a dos window (C:\winnt\system32\cmd.exe)-- probably a
script running that call perl ?
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As brianb said, if you aren't aware that you're missing anything after
login, then you're probably best off finding the offending item in the
startup tab in msconfig and disabling it.

If you need Perl, you can get it at
http://www.activestate.com/Products/ActivePerl/?mp=1
 
Thank-you Tim, and Brianb. I looked at the startup tab in msconfig, i can't
tell which script that called perl (or what called perl that failed). And
the machine does have perl installed.

I found a similar error msg on some newgroup but for linux.
 
Hello Tim Slatteryand Brianb.

Thank-you for your response - it was big help!!!!!!!!!
i did identify a script runing on startup that call perl - and figured out
the specific problem and fixed. You guys are good !!! Keep up, we're all
thankful for sharing your knowlege !
 
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