Is there a difference between combining commands with & and running them one...
Say I want to run multiple, computationally complex commands on Windows command line.Does it makes a difference, performance wise, if I combine them with &:doSomething1 & doSomething2 &...
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...
View ArticleHow to run an .exe file in command line without adding PATH variable in Windows?
I've recently downloaded ffmpeg and I need to run it through command line. I'm not able to do that because I don't have admin rights. How do I work around that?
View ArticleWindows print queue not created correctly
I am trying to create a printer/print queue in Windows, for a printer connected to a RaspberryPi running Cups. I have followed this procedure for setting it...
View ArticleHow to port / sync my Windows Terminal settings between computers?
I spent quite some time in Windows Terminal to set up my preferences and color themes. What's a good way to port / sync these settings to other computers?I guess there are 3 tiers of solutions:Level 1:...
View ArticleDefine route for some protocols
I'm on windows 10.My default gateway is blocking ICMP, but if I change the route to some specific one (which pass through one VPN), ping is working. I can change ping to specific IP with route add...
View ArticleIs Windows / Linux Dual Boot a scam?
I have searched for this topic a bit on the web without any success.Is Windows Dual boot + Linux way worse than it is imagined ?Installaed a dual bot linux mint on a windows 11 computer. THe main...
View ArticleBatch how to compress an .zip folder without root folder
I'm trying to compress multiple separate folders to .zip (whether it be 7zip or PowerShell or tar)yes I looked at other posts but none of them is the answer to what I'm trying to do (if its even...
View ArticleDisable Remote Desktop(from server 2008) to domain users for each other
situtation is: I have my server running on windows server 2008 R2 version and 20 local users are connected thorugh active directory and i want to stop users(from server) to take rdp for each other's...
View ArticleSomething keeps disconnect from my Windows PC
I've had a recurring issue for years where my PC randomly and continuously makes a device disconnect sound seemingly without reason. This does have side effects which I will list below alongside...
View ArticleUnknown Memory Hog in Windows 11
I have an HP Omen gaming laptop that recently struggles with memory use hitting close to 100% when playing. Tried restarting to get a fresh picture, checked TaskManager and RamMap and there's lots of...
View ArticleUS International without dead keys layout Windows 10
I have a problem with my keyboard layout. When I bought my new keyboard, I set the Windows layout to US International, because it has a US layout, but I still need to type international...
View Articlehearing music with no apps open [closed]
I came to realize that for some reason the music i kept hearing on repeat was coming from wallpaper engine not sure why but i just lowered the volume on it and i stoped hearing the music not sure why...
View ArticleHow to allow Windows Store apps and the Windows Store to pass the Windows...
I use the Windows 8 firewall and I wanted it to be more secure, so I block incoming and outgoing connections. Unfortunately I realized that the Windows Store did not work as well and all applications...
View ArticleWindows 11 Clean Install
I have a Lenovo Thinkpad P51. Below are the specs:Intel i7 7820HQ16GB RAM512 GB NVMe SSDNvidia Quadro M1200Intel HD 630Currently, I'm on Windows 11. I updated through Windows 10 by changing the...
View ArticleMPC-HC live thumbnail on Windows taskbar
I have a problem with Media Player Classic thumbnail in Windows taskbar. In fact, the thumbnail shows a fix screenshot of the moment when I minimise.So is there any way to make it show the live video...
View ArticleIs there a tool like `script` (Linux/Solaris/etc) for Windows?
Perhaps the worst-named tool in the *nix world, script is extremely handy when you want to capture all the output of a terminal session.Is there a tool like it for Windows? Specifically, without having...
View ArticleIs there a good find and replace tool for windows registry? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:Registry Search & Replace ToolDo you have recommendations for a good find and replace tool for windows registry?UPDATE: I forgot to mention I am looking for a tool that will...
View ArticleClone Windows User Settings
I have a windows 10 user and I need to create another user with the exact same permissions and setup. Is it possible to clone a windows user and their settings? I have the password to the original user...
View ArticlePsExec Access Denied on remote computer
I am trying to start a program remotely using PsExec, however when attempting to connect I get the error message "Access is denied.".Most of the answers found here on SU or on other forums haven't...
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