Windows PATH variable isn't working
I have the following folder in my PATH (both paths actually, the system path and my user path) C:\Users\deqn\.cargo\binIn this folder there is file called racer.exe, when I try to run it from cmd...
View ArticleChrome opens in a small window
So I've just installed 1903 windows and everytime I open chrome from the desktop shortcut it opens in a small window, not maximized. Is there any way to fix this?Changing shortcut properties to start...
View Article7-Zip Fails to Properly Unzip File via Context Menu and CMD, But Works in GUI
I'm currently encountering a problem with a .zip archive made using 7zip. Whenever I try to unzip it using the context menu (right click -> 7zip -> extract here) or using a bat script (or cmd)...
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How do I prevent Widgets.exe from getting automatically started on Windows 11?
How do I gracefully prevent Widgets.exe from starting automatically on my Windows 11?By "gracefully", I mean I don't like deleting it or messing with the filesystem security.It's already turned off in...
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How do I setup another BT adapter after previous one didnt setup?
I built a new PC and to get my bluetooth devices connected to it, i initially used a cheap Bluetooth adapter, which in order to setup & install it's drivers, told me to disable memory integrity in...
View ArticleHow can I control+click files/folders with a touch screen and on screen...
Using a keyboard and mouse you can intermittently select files by pressing control and clicking the files you want to select. When using the touch screen the control button no longer functions in the...
View ArticleClone disk from cmd
Is there a way to clone a disk from the command prompt?I know about programs like Minitool Partition Wizard which can easily perform a clone from within Windows itself, but at the moment I only have...
View ArticleHow to add selfsigned certificate to bundle in git-bash?
Attempting to update git on a windows machine in git-bash with git update-git-for-windows fails with a message from curl:curl: (60) SSL certificate problem: self signed certificate in certificate...
View ArticleWhat does \??\ mean in \??\C:\Windows\System32\conhost.exe?
I noticed this when trying to find an answer to this question.It seems to be exclusively associated with conhost.exe only appearing in the command-line parameters for conhost.exeAlso the parameter...
View ArticleWindows: Connect to SFTP server using Windows File Explorer
I require one of my client to connect to a SFTP server using Windows File Explorer.The Explorer has an option to connect to a FTP server but not a SFTP server. In the Add new network connection wizard,...
View ArticleNET USE LPT2: printer_port
This I understand:net use P: \\SOME_COMPUTER\SOME_SHAREnet use P: \\1.2.3.4\SOME_SHARE(the second argument is a logical share on the given computer)This, I do NOT understand:net use LPT2:...
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IrfanView replaced my Settings' and Your Phone's icon
I have nearly brand new Windows 10 1903. A day after installing it from scratch, I have installed Irfan View as well. Another day later I have realised that it has (?) replaced my Settings' icon:Things...
View ArticleHow to fix "sharing violation" message when editing hosts file?
I'm running textpad as administrator. When I try to save the changes, I get a message "Encountered a sharing violation while accessing C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts."I checked using Process...
View ArticleHow to alphabetize the Desktop Toolbar
Open the Desktop toolbar list down in the Windows 7 task bar.Click the ">>" button to open the list.The list of items (files and folders) on the Desktop are not in alphabetical order.Is there a...
View ArticleWSL 2 on Windows 11 (Ubuntu 22) freezes after ~15 hours of running
This appears to be a similar problem to this unanswered question.Usually I have a tail -f nohup.out command running in one pane, and nvidia-smi running in the other pane (refreshing every second) to...
View ArticleDoes Windows have the ln -s or equivalent?
I need to link a file to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hostsHow can I do that with Windows ? Is there a soft link such as ln -s or equivalent in Windows ?
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Why can't I share the clipboard using TightVNC server on Windows from Mac's...
I have the TightVNC server running on Windows 7 Home Edition and I'm using Screen Sharing on Mac OS X. On the Mac, the clipboard sharing button is greyed out:If I copy and paste in either OS, the...
View ArticlePrint to local USB printer when using VNC over a VPN
We have client computer C. There is a NAS running OpenVPN at a remote location. Network access has been enabled on the NAS/OpenVPN to allow clients to communicate with the rest of the network. A Remote...
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Windows: Terminal can't make use of PuTTY SSH keys
I have a problem when trying to use SSH through the terminal. I know that in Windows, you have to use PuTTY to ease this kind of connections, and it works fine when using it to connect remote servers...
View ArticleHow to find the JPG quality?
When I save a JPG file with GIMP, I can adjust the quality I save it at, from 0-100 (I use 89). It seems like I've used an app to see what this number was on saved file but if I did I can't for the...
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