Question how to call a path on a command line with (x86)

[JohnPalowski]

I need a direct path on a command line such as this:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\PlotSoft\PDFill\PDFill.exe"

The problem is the Program Files (x86) folder. Any ideas?

 

[kerberos_20]

u can use long names (as long ure within windows enviroment) with quotes
"C:\Program Files (x86)\PlotSoft\PDFill\PDFill.exe" if u type it with quotes like u did, it will work

in case u cannot use quotes or it gives u long name errors, etc

u can use this:
C:\PROGRA~2\PlotSoft\PDFill\PDFill.exe

 

[JohnPalowski]

Thanks for the reply. I just tried that it won't work either. I need the quotes as i have above.

Not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

The command works on another computer as the program is in the normal program files folder. Hmm 🥴

 

[kerberos_20]

how are u trying launch it?
this command is for command line
also not recognized as command would be in quotes (like "PDFill " not recognized as command)

 

[JohnPalowski]

It's for python but testing the command line in windows cmd. Like i said it works on a different computer where pdfill is in the regular \program files\ folder.

 

[mkaafy]

One dummy way of doing
cd "path"
is to open that path in explorer and type "cmd" in address bar and hit enter!

Ok, I know. If you're looking for a better cmd experience in Windows, how about Cmder?

 

[JohnPalowski]

ok further testing now i am really confused. Another computer has pdfill installed in \Program FIles (x86) folder and in the windows cmd window the batch command works. But on this computer here it will not. Same program installed in the same programs folder. What gives?

 

[hang-the-9]

Thanks for the reply. I just tried that it won't work either. I need the quotes as i have above.

Not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

The command works on another computer as the program is in the normal program files folder. Hmm 🥴

Does that program run when you just run it on the computer? The fact it's in that folder shows it's a 64 bit system, the other one is 32 bit so you have a difference there.