I have compiled a program of mine using command prompt (cmd) in Windows without issue but when I try to run it and many other command based programs, such as terminal based compilers and other essential tools, the window for cmd will open for a fraction of a second and then close, although I can very briefly read text on the screen before it does. I run gcc and have used both minGW and Cygwin. The path variables I have added correctly and cygwin1.dll is added to my system files. I usually work using linux but am restricted to Windows 7 64 bit for the time being. :( I appreciate much anyone who can help...