Console opens and closes instantaneously w/o prompt.

[EllieRyan]

I'm using Textpad for a Java programming class, but for some reason when I run the examples that the textbook gives me so that I can look at how the program works, and what the code outputs when run.

I've been doing this mostly on the school computers where the code runs without problems, but when I try to do it at home on my own computer, something weird happens: The code compiles just like it ever did, but when I hit run, I get the slightest flash of the console window's outline, and then nothing. The console window is, as far as I can tell, opening, running the code, and then closing without asking for the "Press any key to continue..." prompt.

I'm running Windows 7 Professional 64 bit, Java SDK 6 update 29, and Textpad 5.4.2. I can't think of any possible reason for this to be affecting me, and I'm afraid I don't have very much time. I can't get to the school computers this weekend and this is due by Monday.

If anyone feels like they can help, it'd be really appreciated.