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Export UNC path NTFS permissions to CSV file

I need to export UNC path NTFS permissions on a Windows Server 2008, the only way I found possible so far is "wmic /node:rhea share get name,path" this will provide me with the share and local path but...

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What's the database format for WhatsApp Desktop for windows?

I'm trying to extract all of my WhatsApp messages with metadata for analysis, searching, graphing, e.t.c. Extraction of the Android database requires rooted access, so I'm trying to use the database...

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Is there alternative to chkdsk /f /r /x [closed]

Is there alternative to chkdsk /f /r /x replacement for Windows 11 that can run on windows c:\ drive while working instead of waiting long time in boot ?

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what is aexnsagent.exe?

What is aexnsagent.exe? It has made my PC run slower.

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How to make the taskbar date show the current day of year number?

I want the clock / date area within the taskbar to show me the day of year number. E.g. February 1st would be "32" - number would be in the [1..366] range. How can I make it happen?

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What cuases Volume Shadow Copy to enable itself without user intervention?

I have been dealing with issues where the empty space on the C drive always goes to 0. I would run through the normal steps to empty space. But, the space would always be taken back down to 0. This is...

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Why does Chrome's memory saver make Chrome faster?

I read in Chrome:Why does Chrome's memory saver make Chrome faster? I thought it'd only free up some RAM.Chrome version 108.0.5359.125 (Official Build) (64-bit) on Windows 10.

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What is this flickering at the bottom of my screen?

So I recently started having this problem, where the bottom of my screen will flicker. It will do it for a decent amount of time, but eventually it'll stop after I've had my pc on for awhile (actually...

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Had pre installed Windows 8.1 in HP laptop but then I replaced it with...

I bought a HP laptop with Windows 8.1 pre-installed but then I installed Linux on it used it for some time. But Now I want Windows 8.1 (activated) back on my laptop.I read somewhere that I can have it...

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Can I archive Windows and Mac files in the same WinRar file?

I have no real experience of Apple / Mac OS files so forgive me if this is a bit of a noob question but it is directly connected to Windows 10.I use Windows 10 and winRar V5.91I have a need to archive...

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Automatically restart application when closes

I have a server application that I want to be running whenever the computer is running and usually this is the case, except sometimes I'll find it to have closed by itself.Is there a bat or script I...

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How to kill a windows process in a cygwin terminal?

I have a problem regarding how to kill a process in Cygwin on Windows. I amcompletely new to Cygwin. But I have a task that I simply cant kill. I havetried issuing the following commands:kill 4568kill...

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software to compare two folders recursively [closed]

I am going to reorganise a lot of files and I do not want any files to go missing.I am using windows. Is there a way I can compare two folders recursively?For example, folder 1MyFiles/├─ folder1│├─...

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How to remove accent color from Start menu tiles only

I'm Windows 10 user (newest updates as of 2015.12.23).I would love to change my accent color to some bright color like yellow.But this also changes background of tiles in Start menu. And that looks...

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How to reduce startup lag in X Mouse Button Control

I have used X Mouse Button control to reroute my mouse button 4 to a right click auto clicker. I did this by setting the key to rmb and making it repeat (option 6). But whenever I press the button it...

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Open web page at a specific time of day; or after 8 hours of activity

I'd like my browser (or OS) to automatically open up a traffic report web page just before I go home from work--ideally after 8 hours of being logged in at work, but a specific time of day would work...

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To Disable Ctrl + Alt + Arrowkeys using registry or any script [duplicate]

CTRL/ALT/arrows....flipping my screen sideways and upways.I have tried below registry setting but it doesn't...

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Windows Explorer: Customize view settings via batch or shell-extension?

In folders with shortcuts (and junctions) I oftenly like to have mid-sized icons, sorted names and grouping by type. Alas, Explorer oftenly forgets these settings once I made them manually.The natural...

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Script to set "Hide file extensions"

I'm tired of the multi-step process to set my preferred folder options on every server to which I log on (Mostly Win2008, but also some 2012 and Win7 here and there). I'd love to be able to script the...

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How would I identify what processes are causing my diskspace to drop to 0 and...

I have Windows 10 Professional installed on a laptop with a 2.1 TB SSD drive. As soon as I turn the laptop on, diskspace drops.Most recently, I watched the available diskspace drop from 2.1 TB to 720...

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