Run "splunk test" in Windows command line

[myli12]

I used windows version Splunk 4.3. I was trying to run the following line command in window shell:

splunk test sourcetype

It popped out a 2nd window with the results. Before I could read the outputs, the 2nd window quickly closed up.

I also tried to redirect the outputs to a file "splunk test sourcetype ... > tmp.txt", however, the 2nd window still popped up with the results output onto the 2nd window, and quickly closed up. The tmp.txt was generated with ZERO byte.

Any suggestion how I can either hold the 2nd window (with the results) or redirect the outputs so I can read these debug results. Thanks.

[myli12 · Accepted solution]

Thanks to Genti from Splunk support.
I copied his answer here and it works.

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Thanks for creating this case with support.
So you know, this is a windows issue, where windows is opening a second window on you.
In order to stop this from happening, run the command line as administrator, and you should be
good to go.
Best,
Genti

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In order to run the command line as administrator,

click the Start button,
type cmd in the Instant Search field,

and press CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER instead of just ENTER.