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Run batch file on remote computer using PSExec and continue execution, don't wait for remote process to end

I would like to run a program (a batch file with an infinite loop inside) on a remote host using PSEXec, and continue execution afterwards. My problem is that when I run a command like: psexec -d -u ...
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"Getting Windows ready. Don't turn off your computer": Is there any way to get some estimate as to how long it'll take? (eg, 30 seconds vs 30 minutes)

When Microsoft Windows 10 says: Getting Windows ready. Don't turn off your computer. Is there any way to get some estimate as to how long it'll take? (e.g., 30 seconds vs. 30 minutes)
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Sequential parallel with wait

I want to run a multi-parallel task in one bash file like the example code below, for i in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8; do setsid python /tmp/t.py ${i} 1>>/tmp/1.log 2>&1 & done wait # ...
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Is there a way to suppress the waving pendulum animation in Firefox tab titles during load?

Is there a way to suppress the waving pendulum animation in Firefox tab titles during load? I'm seeing this in my latest update (57.0.1). Pretty sure it wasn't there before as it's driving me crazy. ...
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abort spawned program when it prints a specific warning

My Bash 4 script calls a third-party program P (one that I can't recompile), which prints warnings to STDOUT. When it prints yikes, it also enters an infinite loop. So when I detect a yikes, how can ...
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Getting the process id of an invoked PowerShell command

Is there anyway of using ps to get the pid of a powershell command which is already executing. For e.g., say I've already executed the following command. ls | ? { <where condition> } | % { <...
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Mount TrueCrypt volume in a batch file and wait for it to finish

how do i get a batch script to wait for TrueCrypt to successfully mount, before moving on w/the script? i.e., i would like run a single batch script that would a) mount a volume, b) wait for user to ...
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How to auto create a dump of a process when a wait chain is stuck for more than x seconds?

When a process hangs temporarily and resource monitor/task manager show there is something stuck in the wait chain, I can use for example Process Explorer to create a dump of it open WinDbg and run !...
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ssh + here document – does Ctrl+C get to remote side?

As part of a series of tasks I have to do, I have to build a bash script that accesses a remote computer, executes 3 commands, waits for a process to end through a SIGINT (or simply end) and then do ...
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How to wait for Autodesk installation to be completed when over the network?

The title may not be all that clear, but I'll do my best to explain better here: Our company is using a bundle of Multi-Seat Standalone et Network licences for Autodesk Building Design Suite Premium ...
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WIN Task Scheduler - Wait before shutdown [duplicate]

I have a laptop which performs a task scheduled by Windows task scheduler every 30 min. It is running in the background in the "hidden" mode. It takes about 2-3 min for task to finish. If I then ...
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Opera waits indefinitely for certain pages

I have a very strange problem, that from time to time Opera stops opening certain pages. It hangs forever on "Waiting for XXX..." message. The strangest part is, that sometimes problem covers not only ...
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Setting up an alias that waits for the next prompt to enter a command

I'm trying to set up an alias that connects to an ftp site.. so far (with the help of SO :] ) I've been able to create the alias that will connect. I've tried adding the next command preceded by a ...
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Running multiple concurrent background processes then wait for all of them to terminate, on Windows

Anybody know if there is cmd script that does that and/or a command line tool ready for the job?
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What do I do when a program stops responding?

When a program stops responding, and turns gray and the box that says "this program is no longer responding" comes up, How do I know when to close the window, and when do I wait for it to respond?
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Windows XP waits for USB drive on almost every operation

I have a problem with my Windows XP operating system, particularly with the USB device that is plugged in - 1TB WD My Book external drive. I haven't found any information about such behavior when ...
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When booting Windows 7, everytime a sceen appears for 10 minutes "configuring updates 0%" before continuing [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Stop Windows 7 from installing some updates which aren't working? Prevent Windows 7 from installing a “critical” updates that crashes the system. Windows Update ...
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