win7's cmd.exe doesn't show up

Question

When I run cmd.exe, its window doesn't show up.

Still, cmd.exe is listed in the processes list of the task manager.

And unfortunately, it doesn't figure in the taskbar.

Is the problem related to the file itself or the registry?

Repairing windows using the dvd did nothing

System: Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bits

Answer 1

The Window has been set to invalid screen coordinates, but it is easy to fix:

1. Click the command-prompt button the taskbar
2. Press the following keys:
   1. Alt+Space
   2. S
   3. Any of the arrow keys (e.g., →)
3. Move the mouse (the command-prompt window should now be on screen)
4. Save the new position by pressing the following keys:
   1. Alt+Space
   2. P
   3. Enter or Return

Now close the command-prompt and open another one. The window should be on screen.

(Note, the method above for saving the position exploits a bug in Windows 7. You can select Defaults in the context-menu instead of Properties if Microsoft ever decides to fix the bug. Also, for Windows XP, you can do the same actions, but must select Modify shortcut that started this window after pressing Enter.)

Answer 2

Try to delete key

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Console]

Save its contents in reg-file before deletion!

Answer 3

You can select your window on taskbar and press Winkey+arrow keys. This works with many displays as well (when you disconnect second display and program opens on it).