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Windows 10, cmd, schtasks, varying arguments
Let's say that a given scheduled task simply runs a batch script (*.bat or *.cmd).
Is it possible to pass varying command line arguments to such script?
With "varying", I mean, the arguments ...
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List of JSON strings as command arguments
I've been working with GitLab CI recently to automate some busy tasks, namely auto releasing binaries for version tags.
For those who don't know Gitlab CI, it is very straightforward. It pulls the ...
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Passing arguments to YourPhone app to send message from PC to my cell from security app than can run on alerts
I'm wondering if it's possible to pass arguments to YourPhone app to send message from my PC to my cell from my security app than can then run YourPhone on alerts.
For instance, on an alert from my ...
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Using ffmpeg on Raspberry Pi to grab video from RTSP: “-t command not found”
I am trying something that should be simple - trying to use the Raspberry Pi ffmpeg to grab a 30 second video from an RTSP stream. The command looks like this:
ffmpeg -i <rtsp:...> -t 30 <...
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What is the equivalent of shell variables $@ in windows command?
I want to put a variable in my command batch script for multiple arguments as the number may vary. Just as in shell we use $@. I tried several things but nothing is working.
[Edit : I know %* works, ...
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WSL translate W10 CLI switches into Linux?
I'm trying to install Veracrypt and run it (mount volumes, etc.) from a script run in WSL (Python but can call a BASH script obviously).
As documented here, I've encountered a problem trying to use ...
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How to use Linux to Partition and Format a blank external hard drive where the partitions were lost
I need some help rescuing a new and blank 4 terabyte external SSD USB hard drive.
The original partitions were 3.64T and a 0.36 partition labeled "Microsoft Partition"
Using GParted, I ...
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bash command: How to automatically enter menu choices that come up later during installation?
During apt-get install -y python-catkin-tools on Ubuntu you have to enter timezone numbers 8 for the region and 7 for a city when "tzdata (2020f-0ubuntu0.18.04)" gets installed.
How can I ...
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How to chain command arguments to a specific command binary
I have general question about chaining commands to one specific binary in bash shell, with examples from Magento (use case)
In Magento you commonly want to chain many commands together - they take ...
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Launching a command from a physical keyboard shortcut
I have the Logitech Ergo K860 keyboard that has some programmable keys. I want a key to launch a specific RDP connection.
Just to test it out, I tried:
CMD
and it launched a Command window.
OK, so ...
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Changing which command line program runs when there are two programs with the same name
When I run where java, the output is:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Oracle\Java\javapath\java.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-13.0.2\bin\java.exe
Both of these programs are called 'java', but the ...
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Why won't CMD on Windows 10 allow me to finger anyone?
Reading This Article: Digital Trends CMD Commands.
I Found A command Called Finger.
Trying it out on My System, Windows 10
Why won't it let me Finger anyone..
Says Connect: Connection Refused?
Not ...
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Opening URL in specified Firefox profile from command line
Is there a way how I can let Firefox open a link in new tab from command line for specified profile? Ideally in a way in which it doesn't matter, whether Firefox is already running or not
I know I can ...
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What does /#/ symbol mean in the context of ${}?
In the context of the following function
function foo { local d="d"; printf "%s" "${@/#/$d}"; }
what does the /#/ mean?
When I call foo a b c it returns dadbdc.
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pass parameters to batch file via File URI in Windows
Using Windows 10 here.
Code in open_video.bat
"%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\VLCPortable media player\VLCPortable.exe" --start-time=54 --stop-time=89 "%USERPROFILE%\Downloads\some_video.mkv&...
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Arguments/options to programs launched from Chrome
I often have to launch the VMware Horizon client from a link inside the web-portal of my workplace, however, this launches the Horizon client with default options (specifically in multi-monitor mode, ...
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How to separate command switches (/x) from arguments in windows?
I know in linux, I can just write command -a -b - "arg1" "arg2"..., where single hyphen is "option/switch" separator. But how can I do similar in windows cmd?
I would ...
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Why man read don't contain any argument description in my debian? [duplicate]
As far as i know that read in bash contains many argument such as -a -d -e -r.
The webpage list all arguments of read.
read's arguments
In my console, man read contains no argument on it.
I upload man ...
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What does “robocopy /NOOFFLOAD” do?
The windows tool robocopy has a command line switch /NOOFFLOAD. What does this switch actually do, and under what circumstances would I use it?
The documentation for the switch says
/NOOFFLOAD :: copy ...
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How to use files copied in Windows File Explorer on the command line? [duplicate]
In Windows File Explorer, you can highlight several files and then click the "Copy path" button from the menu. Show below is an example. I'd then like to process these files on the command line, ...
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Random time and positioning of a watermark FFmpeg
How can I restrict this code just to show the watermark on the Top, bottom:Left/right position in a random sequence.
And how can I change the time interval when the logo pops up to random?
Or if ...
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File assocations inconsistent behaviour with Windows 10
After updating Python, my file associations somehow got messed up and I have been trying to get them to behave. Here's my test program PyArgs.py:
import sys, os
print ("Arguments count : "...
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How to use command line tool “unzip” to only grab a certain folder?
I have a .jar file which can be opened with the Command line tool "unzip", which has this option called -p so you can grab certain files. But how do you do this with a folder? Here's what this jar ...
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How to make an app minimize itself after some time?
Is there an argument to specify for an app to minimize itself after being launched after a certain delay in Windows?
I made a .bat file to be able to launch multiple apps with one launcher, I ...
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Is /min a valid switch for cmd.exe in Windows?
I'm looking at a few batch files (.bat), and they use use /min as a switch for cmd.exe. Looking at several references, I don't see /min as a parameter for cmd.exe.
Is /min a valid switch for cmd.exe ...
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“Error 1722 getting session names” Can I use the msg in cmd to message another person if we are using the same WiFi connection?
Previously I have tried to message myself in cmd through using my WiFi as the server name and if I'm not not wrong it seems to work however I always get the same error Error 1722 getting session names ...
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Open “Find Printer” from command line. Not “Add Printer”
Windows 10
Is it possible to modify this entry to open the "Find Printer" dialogue?
RUNDLL32.EXE PRINTUI.DLL,PrintUIEntry /ii /f %windir%\inf\ntprint.inf
I am able to open "Add Printer" with this ...
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Dealing with files with spaces inside a FOR loop from files passed in command line in bash is failing
I am creating a script that will crop movies and have the following syntax:
./crop *.mov 0,0,100,100
or
./crop oneMovie.mov 0,0,100,100
So, the first parameter can be a wildcard pattern or one ...
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Task manager: Hide when minimized without GUI
When you launch taskmgr.exe, there is an option "Hide When Minimized" (under Options menu).
I am looking for how to run it with that option without using GUI in the task manager itself.
That is, a ...
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Passing '&' as text in parameter in batch file
I am trying to pass an argument to a BAT file thru VB Shell function. argument text value looks like this say Hello&123
As you noticed there's an '&' as text in it. However & is reserved ...
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Is there a way to start the Slack app with a maximised window but still run in the background?
I want to have the Slack desktop application run at startup in the background as it normally does with the Launch app on login settings. However this always results in a small sized window when I open ...
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Pass parameters to Windows Terminal?
Currently I am using MinTTY for my Cygwin terminal needs. Lacking a tabbed interface, I am looking to move to "Windows Terminal", which is currently distributed as a Store app on Windows 10.
The ...
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How do I start Chrome with specific window size, position, and profile?
I'm trying to open Chrome to a specific user while also having a specific window size and position using CMD on Windows. It seems that I can either open to a specific profile or mess with the window ...
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How to pass unknown command line arguments containing special characters (bash)?
I am trying to figure out how to solve a problem with a "$" causing command expansion as part of a password field. How do you backslash the "$" when using command substitution (unknown) arguments? (i....
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How to wrap an executable to force certain command line arguments?
I have an executable: foo.exe
Another process executes foo.exe with certain command line arguments. I cannot modify the process that executes foo.exe, nor change the filename it executes.
I want to ...
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Batch to disable autofill and ask to save passwords in Chrome
I can't manage to disable "Autofill" and "Ask to save password" in Chrome
I've got something from another web-page, but it didn't work. This I what I got from the web-page:
REM ...
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Are ubuntu optional/switches behave differently with different commands? If no, why is there no cheat sheet listing them all? [closed]
There are numerous Ubuntu switches/options, which change the behavior of a ubuntu command. In simplest words, ls behaves differently than after we attach the option/switch -a ( so that is: ls -a) . ...
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Unable to set arguments to convert image files to video
I've a bunch of files in a folder with the following format:
center_2016_12_01_13_%2d_%2d_%3d.jpg
I'm trying to use FFmpeg to convert into a video with this command:
ffmpeg -n -i "...
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batch script: can we skip a argument in the (%*)?
how can i skip a argument like %~1 in the %*?
like;
@echo off
title
cls
:loop
set /p command=
call :command %command%
goto :loop
:command
if "%~1"=="title"(
%~1 %*
)
goto :eof
i'm trying to ...
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Is it possible to open a new tab in a specific container when using Firefox Containers?
I'm using multi-account containers in Firefox to keep my tabs separate from each other. I'm looking for a way to open new tabs in specific containers.
Using Cmd+T opens a new tab in a default ...
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Batch File 'help switch'
I need help with creating the 'help switch' for my custom batch file. I want /? to work, but I am apparently missing or unaware of what would make my batch file work.
Is there a way create the use of ...
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Create Powershell Alias w/ a Function incl. Parameters
UPDATED-STATEMENT: 20190815@000000@THU Working on creating a powershell initial profile for current user only and without running as admin that is authorized to run commands from from the ps-...
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Can I force the `firefox` command line application not to switch the active tab in my open browser?
When I use the firefox command from command line (even with the --new-tab switch) Firefox swithes to the newly opened tab... I don't want this, can I set the default
About configs:
browser.tabs....
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Sending Command Line Arguments in Eclipse on Mac
I'm using the Eclipse IDE for a Java 8 project I have started and want to send command line arguments. I am using a Mac desktop and the way Windows runs Eclipse is a little bit different than Mac so ...
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Automatically connect to a PC using Dameware
I'm trying to connect from command line to a PC using the following command, but all it does is to input the fields and I have to manually click on connect.
dwrcc -c: -m:MachineName -u:UserName -p:...
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Force a url to open in IE from chrome without command process warning message
My requirement is to open few urls on IE browser on cliking their links. So i have followed the below code to set the registry
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\...
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What determines how different CLIs format their parameters?
For example, why do you have to use the --version flag/command to check a Python version, whereas you can use -v to check the version on a local NodeJS install?
What determines and/or distinguishes ...
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Edit a single batch file that contains a single IP in multiple lines with a new batch file
I have a batch file in C:\Temp\Backup\ that is named backup.bat. In backup.bat the text below exist. I would like to create a batch file that changes the 172.16.17.4 to 192.168.1.104 in backup.bat for ...
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Command Line Column in Task Manager
I try to detect what one of many similar by name tasks gets very high memory use.
I add to view column "Command line" in Task Manager, but this column is blank for these tasks.
How can I get command ...
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how to pass password as argument to open command prompt with admin permissions in an automated way
Assume, i logged in with some other user.
how to pass password as argument to open command prompt with admin permissions in an automated way. Instead of manual password entry.
Tried this, but not ...
