Windows 10: Windows cannot find telnet make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again

System Windows 10 64 bit.


Running NMS software 32 bit. Application could not access telnet. Message "Windows cannot find 'telnet' make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again."


SOLUTION -


Windows 10 uses C:/Windows/SysWOW64 folder to operate 32 bit software. The 'telnet' application resides in the C:/Windows/System32 folder.

Copy the telnet app, and paste it in the SysWOW64 Folder and this resolved the issue in this instance.

:)

 

Telnet Not in Default Apps

Telnet works fine from the commandline. It's enabled in Windows options, and I can run it without issue.

The problem is I can't associate it with the TELNET protocol under default apps. That's because TELNET isn't even an option that I can assign a program to. It's been removed from the list of protocols that can be assigned. Protocols like SCP, FTP, SSH
are still there, with apps assigned to each. But TELNET, which has always been there, is no longer in the list.

 

Unable to assign XShell application to URL: Telnet protocol

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand that you are unable to associate XShell application to URL: Telnet. You may go ahead and try adding the program using Registry Editor and see if that helps.



Note: Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow
these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs.



Follow the steps to take backup of registry.




Please follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows key + R, to open Run dialog box.
   
2. Type regedit and click on OK.
   
3. Now, navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\telnet\shell\open\command
   
4. On the right pane, double click on the (Default) value and change the file location with the location of the program that you want to associate.
   
5. Close Registry editor and restart the computer.
   

If the issue persists, I suggest you to post your query in
TechNet forums, where we have support professionals who are well equipped with the knowledge on Telnet to assist you with the appropriate details.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

Windows cannot find '-a'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, then try again.

On every startup I get this error message:

Windows cannot find '-a'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, then try again.

this message also popup whenever I try to run CMD or COMMAND