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DB2CMD fails with 'C:\Program' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

Troubleshooting


Problem

Attempts to open a DB2 Command Window or DB2 Command Line Processor fail with: DB2CMD fails with 'C:\Program' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

Symptom

DB2CMD fails with 'C:\Program' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

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Document Information

More support for:
Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows

Software version:
9.5, 9.7, 10.1

Operating system(s):
Windows

Document number:
489273

Modified date:
01 May 2025

UID

swg21633795

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