Determine what GPU is running through WMI
I am trying to write a python script for to figure out which GPU (dedicated or integrated) is currently running. I have managed to make it work so far by running dxdiag and parsing the output for the...
View ArticleWhat is the concept of permissions under security tab versus sharing tab?
I have a shared folder.When I right click on it and click properties, then,Under security tab I can see list of users.Under sharing tab, under permissions I can see a list of users.It looks like...
View ArticleNeed help connecting iPhone app (Filebrowser) to Windows 10 PC
I need to transfer some files from my iPhone to my Windows 10 PC before I go on a trip. I have been using FileBrowser on the iPhone to transfer files for over 10 years, but I have not been able to make...
View ArticleHow to fix Logitech Unifying receiver not being detected by Windows
I had the following symptoms: A new Logitech Wireless Mouse with a Unifying Receiver Dongle would not work.The Task Manager would report an undetected Device in the „USB-Controller“...
View ArticleCheck the cluster size of an exFAT drive on Windows
How do I check the cluster/allocation size of an exFAT drive on Windows?
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Windows 10 clock disappears from taskbar
The clock in the taskbar keeps disappearing, there is just a blank space as shown. Clicking the space brings up the small calendar as shown, so I know the clock is still there, it's just not...
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Rivatuner (RTSS) xmax correction formula is no longer available
Not sure why, but RTSS stopped using the xmax formula, that used to work perfectly fine before.formula xmax is the function to store/show the higher value reached by that sensor/stat.now is being...
View ArticleWindows Server start Add Roles and Features Wizard command
I am trying to find a way to start the Add Roles and Features Wizard using a command, much how you can open Windows Features by typing optionalfeatures on Windows 7 and above. I want to create a...
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Messed up C: Permissions
I wanted to give a permission to a user, using SQL server. I think I did something wrong as now I can't access my Disk C.I tried to reset permissions with Command prompt but it didn't allow me to do...
View ArticleBatch command with quotes fails to move files and delete folder with special...
I have a custom batch program that I update and run to negate having to constantly waste half an hour just to clean up the Windows start menu every time I'm forced to reinstall Windows. It saves me a...
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How can I enable a .crx extension in Chrome?
I coded an extension for Chrome, packed it as crx via Chrome, and loaded it in Chrome. How can I enable it? The enable button is greyed out, clicking on it does nothing.I use Chrome Version...
View ArticleThe mysterious Win+End shortcut - is it some undocumented black magic?
I am using Windows 10 and Win+End toggles gray screen.I think if you also use Windows 10, you canreproduce that.However, when I look it up in the Internet, I fail tofind any documents about that. Even...
View ArticleA batch file with an executable file checks if it is not in the processes in...
There are two batch files. Need to add a condition to the first file if the process is running nvcplui.exe then nothing, and if it is not running, then the second file (or the code from it) will be...
View ArticleAbode Flash Player 14 Active X "Failed to register" Error Windows 8.1
I am trying to install Flash player 14 ActiveX plug-in for Windows 7 in Windows 8.1. You might say Windows 8. 1 already has it but I have a program which specifically needs the ActiveX plug-in for...
View ArticleZoom into specific part of screen
Is there an easy way to zoom into a specific part of my screen and lock the position? I’ve tried using Windows Magnifier but it moves around with the mouse, and with the mouse setting turned off it’s...
View ArticleHow to change a desktop background more than once every 10 seconds?
The default windows, background-slideshow's lowest change time is 1 minute. Of course, opening regedit (WINDOWS + r and then type regedit and ENTER) then navigate to Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control...
View ArticleUAC problems with msiexec silent mode
I have a msi package which I want to install to some computers, which aren't necessary on the same domain neither network.The way I spread the msi package it doesn't matter. We can expect that file is...
View ArticleWindows shared folder LAN transfers an order of magnitude slower than SFTP...
I have a Windows 11 laptop and a Windows 11 desktop. The desktop shares folders that the laptop accesses using either UNC paths or a mounted drive letter. I get about 4 MB/s (32 Mbit/s) reading or...
View ArticleInstalling an application in a sandbox to detect Windows registry manipulation
I would like to know if there is a way to detect which registry settings an installer affects. Are there other options than running a full-size VM and then somehow comparing snapshots of the registry...
View ArticleWindows administrator account [duplicate]
Windows administrator's accountI need help setting up or creating an administrator's account.Tried Google Workspace unable to use it because it said I have an administrator account already that's not...
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