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Bat file to backup when the cable is connected [duplicate]

I need to do a Bat file (or something like that) that do a Incremental Backup of some especified folders when, and just when, the Ethernet Cable is connected. How can I do it? I have no idea how can ...
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Setting task scheduler to run when online [duplicate]

I have my Windows Update set to "never check for updates" on Windows 8.1, but since I still want the Defender definitions update daily, I created a task to get them. However, I have a question about ...
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Can not access to public IP from inside network

I have a home network with a router that serves as a gateway for internet access. Within this network I have a server with many services, all mapped inside the router with DNAT. When I access the ...
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Change DNS settings for all network adapters

I know how you can change the DNS settings for a particular network adapter from Network and Sharing Center. The problem I'm facing is that each time I connect my phone(s) over USB to use the ...
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How to avoid an insecure initial connection on public Wi-Fi networks before the VPN is enabled?

It’s a best practice to use VPN when you connect to public Wi-Fi networks. However, in the scenarios I am aware of, you first connect to the network and only then—after connected—switch to VPN. In ...
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Windows 7 - Can I trigger a VPN connection to start up when I connect to a particular network?

I would like my (W7 Pro) VPN to start up automatically when I connect to my work wifi, but not others. Is this possible? I still want to be able to connect manually when I'm elsewhere, but avoid ...
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Syncing files automatically on usb insert

So basically I have an encrypted usb stick that I use as my "main" storage to all my files and stuff. But I also work on numerous machines including my home computer so every now and then I make ...
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How to schedule a task on secondary audio/video device connection/disconnection?

I want to schedule a windows task to run when a secondary output device (e.g., VGA monitor or HDMI A/V receiver is turned on or off) but I'm not sure which event should be used for this. I found ...
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Set multiple static IP addresses if DHCP fails

On Windows10, I would like to be able to set multiple static IP addresses (eg. 192.168.0.250, 192.168.10.250, 10.0.7.250) on the computer ethernet interface card if no DHCP server is found. I know ...
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How to use hamachi IP when connecting remotely, and local IP when connected locally

Using hamachi and windows 10, but may be relevant to other VPNs to I access a server either locally on the lan, or remotely over hamachi VPN Is there a method to make the switch seamless? something ...
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Powershell: How trigger a script when the network changes?

I have a powershell script that manually sets my dns. I need it to run whenever the network interface comes up or changes. For example, when I go on and off the docking station (that has wired ...
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Cannot launch application on Wifi Connection

I followed the instructions on the answer to: How to launch a command on network connection/disconnection? . Basically, I want to kill uTorrent when I connect to a specific network. Has something ...
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Alert when a wifi network is detected

Is there any way to play a sound and give a notification in Windows (7 or 8) to alert me when a wifi (wireless) network is detected ?Can I do it with the task scheduler? I can do that in Ubuntu using ...
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Automatically mute Windows volume when I'm at work?

On my Android phone, I have a little script that fires whenever it connects to a new Wi-Fi hotspot, that I have set up to set everything to mute when it sees the Wi-Fi at work. I'd like my work ...
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Connect automatically to wifi as soon as available and if it gets disconnected connect again

My windows 10 disconnects automatically from wifi sometime. My pc is not having monitor i am controlling it over remote desktop team viewer. Also sometimes running cleanup utilities disable the auto ...
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