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--- software:microsoft:windows:commands [2016/09/02 22:44] – [10 free troubleshooting tools for windows] superwizard
+++ software:microsoft:windows:commands [2024/03/09 21:11] (current) – [Windows command line continue line with ^ () or use variables] superwizard
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+====== Windows command line continue line with ^ () or use variables ======
+<WRAP center round box >
+-03-09
+Multiple commands can be put in parenthesis and spread over numerous lines; so something like echo hi && echo hello can be put like this:
+  ( echo hi
+    echo hello )
+Also variables can help:
+  set AFILEPATH="C:\SOME\LONG\PATH\TO\A\FILE"
+  if exist %AFILEPATH% (
+    start "" /b %AFILEPATH% -option C:\PATH\TO\SETTING...
+  ) else (
+  ..
+https://stackoverflow.com/questions/69068/split-long-commands-in-multiple-lines-through-windows-batch-file/21000752#21000752
+</WRAP>
+====== Scanner and Camera Wizard ======
+From: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-pictures/launching-windows-scanner-and-camera-wizard/ff02de3a-9718-4ec9-a703-879dc6eb1ffb
+<code>
+The executable for the Scanner and Camera Wizard is:
+   wiaacmgr.exe
+C:\Windows\System32\wiaacmgr.exe
+</code>
+====== Change lock screen timeout ======
+From: http://www.windowscentral.com/how-extend-lock-screen-timeout-display-turn-windows-10
+<code>
+While the Lock screen provides useful information and beautiful pictures, you probably noticed that your computer's display turns off after 60 seconds when you lock your Windows 10 account. This happens even if you change the power options to never turn off the monitor or never put the computer to sleep.
+</code>
+====== Fix Windows Update errors by using the DISM or System Update Readiness tool ======
+From: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/947821/fix-windows-update-errors-by-using-the-dism-or-system-update-readiness-tool
+<code>
+Windows updates and service packs may fail to install if there are corruption errors. For example,
+an update might not install if a system file is damaged. The DISM or System Update Readiness tool
+may help you to fix some Windows corruption errors.
+</code>
 ====== 10 free troubleshooting tools for windows ======
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 <code>
 Process monitor - sysinternals
+process explorer
 autoruns - sysinternals
 GPedit - https://4sysops.com/archives/managing-windows-update-changes-in-windows-10-1607-with-group-policy/
 Stop windows update - http://www.pcworld.com/article/3113464/windows/top-10-free-troubleshooting-tools-for-windows-10.html#slide9
 File History - like time machine
+https://www.hwinfo.com/download.php
 Wushowhide, HWInfo, Secunia PSI and more
 Those are my 10 favorite go-to troubleshooting programs, but there are many more you could add to your Windows 10 bucket list. I talked about several of them in the slideshow “Top 25 free apps for Windows 10.” In particular:
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 HWiNFO tells you every imaginable detail about every nook and cranny of your PC.
+sharex - screen grabber
+line - phone call
 </code>