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Why does set command shows different value of PATHEXT variable than what's in the registry?

I'm on Windows Vista x64. C:\Users\Piotr>set pathext PATHEXT=.COM;.EXE;.BAT;.CMD;.VBS;.JS;.WS;.MSC As far as I know value of PATHEXT environment variable is saved in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\...
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Trouble with port forwarding (VLANS)

I\'m trying to setup port forwarding on a home router (Motorola Netopia) but the already setup VLans are preventing internet traffic to be forwarded on to internal IPs. Internet Access is no ...
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Laptop restarts again and again

Recently my laptop being restarted again and again, this occurs in both Windows and Ubuntu (I have installed both of them on my laptop). I did not have this problem before when I was using just ...
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DVD Writer doesn't read/write DVDs

I have a DVD reader/writer (about 2-3 years old) that used to read/write DVDs fine. Now when I put in a DVD it does nothing – and when I try to open it via My Computer it just freezes the window ...
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How can I copy the hex color code of whatever pixel my mouse is hovering over?

I am looking for some powertoy or shortcut or software that will allow me to quickly copy the hex color code (I.e. #ff0000) from whatever I currently have my mouse over on the screen. does this exist? ...
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How can I transfer all the audio from a linux to Win or OS X over the network with simple steps?

It seems like there are questions like this, but not answered. Maybe it is possible to answer it now ! So I would like to do the following: transfer all the sounds from a Ubuntu machine over my home ...
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Quickly configure applications on lab computers?

My school's Windows computer labs get imaged every night, and all personal application settings get erased. I'd like to develop a script or method to quickly configure these settings, as they produce ...
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Wired and wireless connections: make Windows prefer Ethernet when connecting to a specific other computer in the network?

I have a desktop connected to the internet and to my home network through Wi-Fi, and a laptop connected to said desktop through an Ethernet cable. But Windows seems to only reach the laptop through Wi-...
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Rescuing and revising a Windows/Ubuntu dual boot system

I prefer Ubuntu for the UX, but I do need to keep Windows around for one or two applications. I originally installed by way of Wubi. Eventually I broke something by attempting to install some things ...
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Unable to kill Windows 7 Processes [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Cannot end Windows 7 process, even tried pskill I have always been a fan of Windows but lately on multiple occasions including skype32.exe and Microsoft Lync I have been ...
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How can I find out the version of a driver in the Windows Update dialog?

I find it annoying that in the Windows Update dialog, when there is a driver listed as available, you can't get more details other than a generic name for the driver. In the right-hand panel, there is ...
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Windows port of jwhois?

Other than UnxUtils or GnuWin32, does anyone know of any Windows ports of the GNU jwhois utility? UnxUtils contains a very old version (2.4.1) that no longer works properly, and GnuWin32 crashes ...
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How can a program open a folder?

I was trying to digest the info at Windows memory management revealed part one, part two but anyway on to the question. The website introduces a program called Process Explorer, and in the download ...
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Synchronize folder on Windows/Mac (in realtime not with a scheduler)

Probably this question is not new and if yes, sorry for the repost. But I need to synchronize a local folder onto a Windows machine (or Mac) with the content into a remote folder (WebDav resource). ...
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How to set default permissions for all applications to a windows 7 image?

I will be using the Extended Change Access Control List tool (Xcacls.exe) application to perform this task and after looking at the tool I can apply changes to files and folders easily. My goal is ...
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Add shortcut to Windows' "Save As" dialog?

I'm running Windows XP SP3, and was wondering if Windows allows adding shortcuts in the "Save As" dialog, in addition to the standard folders (My Recent Documents, Desktop, etc.)? Since I happen to ...
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Use Linux to backup a MSWindows network?

Is it possible to use a Linux machine to backup everything on a Windows network? I would like to backup MS databases and also drives, so if a database record needs restoring, it can be done easily, ...
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Change in executable (*.exe) size while transferring file from one PC to another

I am encountering a strange issue with en executable file. When I transfer this executable from PC A to PC B using IP messenger its size changes. Functionally, it still behaves in the same manner. ...
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Where to find the Mona Lisa icon from Windows 3.1?

In the old Windows 3.1 days I had an icon of an expressive and very good pixel-art reproduction of DaVinci's Mona Lisa portrait. I'd like to have this icon again, but I couldn't find it anywhere. ...
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How to make Windows save files to slave hard drive by default?

I have a little problem. I have the need to make Windows save files to the slave hard drive by default. By that i mean that there is some programs that save their data automatically to the hard drive,...
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How to create CD with auto run that opens full screen browser?

I have a CD with presentation made in HTML format (there are reasons for that). AutoPlay on Windows should open default browser and display presentation in full screen mode. How to achieve that?
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How can I display the contents of an environment variable from the command prompt in Windows 7?

In Windows 7, when I start the Command prompt, is there any command to display the contents of an environment variable (such as the JAVA_HOME or PATH variables)? I have tried with echo $PATH, echo ...
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Stream contents of a single window

I've been using VLC to stream my desktop over the network and it's great. However, I would like to stream only the contents of a specific window (like Alt + PrintScren works for screenshots). Is ...
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How do I remove the AdminPage.exe program?

I installed the AdminPage.exe program on my laptop. Now I would like to remove/uninstall this software, but I can't do it. I did not find the real destination of this installation. From Task Manager,...
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Command Line RDP in windows 7/ server 2008 OR open source code

I was wondering if it possible to initiate a RDP session in windows that is purely on the command line, that is, login, passwords, directory traversal etc. If not, is there any open source project ...
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How to add the Extra Initialization Command through command prompt

I know that we can add Extra Initialization Command from Modem Properties and Advanced tab. BUT Is there any way to add the Extra Initialization Command through command prompt ? Where this Extra ...
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how do I know which softwares have visited my files?

I found some software always check my files in my computer in backend. Any way to make an application to list which software have visited my files? I need some ideas. ---------------- I just need ...
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Java not being detected with Firefox

I am on Windows 7 64-bit using Firefox 7 and JDK 7. Firefox is not able to detect the Java plugin and I am not able to run java plugins.
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Multi user LAN chat for Windows Server 2003 Terminal Server

couple of users are using one Windows Server 2003 Terminal Server via RDP. We need a LAN chat program. Can you suggest us? We used VyPress Chat before we moved to RDP. But it doesn't support multi ...
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Setting the --user-data-dir for opening PDF files with Chrome

In Chrome I have used a custom profile folder at C:\Pocket\Chrome. Whenever I open Chrome, I use the path C:\Users\Joseph\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe --user-data-dir=c:\pocket\...
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Windows HPC Server 2008 R2 + Sharepoint Server 2010 aren't compatible?

I'm a student, and I need to setup a Sharepoint server (in order to make it easier to collaborate on a group assignment over the holidays). Through MSDNAA I've got copies of Windows HPC Server 2008 R2 ...
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How do I connect an iPhone to my PC to load MP3s to it?

How can I connect my iPhone to my PC so I can download mp3's to it? I also want to update the OS on the phone. I have an iPod, but the connector doesn't seem to fit.
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RDP from Vista Home Premium crashing after about 1 minute

I connect to my office through VPN. After connecting, I used to be able to remote access my office PC. Now when I connect I lose my connection after about a minute. The error that is displayed is: "...
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What is the Safest way to Delete "Trusted Installer" files and folders? Win7

There are many tutorials on wasting the permissions, or taking over permissions, and even removing permission for the "trusted installer" most of the tutorials can have serious ramifications. If a ...
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Installed Win7, installed Thunderbird, copied my old Thunderbird mail profile over

...Thunderbird is now convinced it's running (it's not; I checked the task manager). How do I fix this? I'm guessing I have to delete/change some flag in the profile that says it's running.
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One-click way of disabling Windows sleep timers

I am looking for a tiny shortcut icon or small portable exe which runs in the system tray and gives a one-click way of disabling/enabling the display turn-off and system sleep timers in Windows 7. I ...
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Can I specify network usage when connected to multiple networks?

Given: I have a wireless (or wired) connection to the internet. Given: I am connected to a dial-up/VPN connection over the internet using Windows VPN. By default under this setup, ALL traffic winds ...
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How to list all computers in a windows wi-fi network?

A wi-fi router has been setup with a number of windows machines connecting to it. How do I use windows command line to list all the computers (either by hostname or ipaddress) in the wi-fi network. ...
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What exactly do I need to enable to get Skype Home to work?

I'm using Skype 5.5.0.115 for Windows. The Skype Home window only ever shows the big blue circle, i.e. the "loading" animation, but never actually shows the Skype Home page. I think this has to do ...
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Don't Run Application containing some words

I want to close applications which contains some target words on their title or their name or in their text boxes, after they run. For example if an application's title contains "keylog" then After ...
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Could I save printer's ink/toner by changing the font?

I'm developing a Microsoft Word document that reached more than 200 pages and I want to print it using my Laserjet or my father's Inkjet printer. I can save paper using both sides of each sheet, ...
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How to make a screenshot with a Mac keyboard on a Mac that is running Windows 7?

I have a Mac that is running Windows 7 through Bootcamp. I am using an external Mac keyboard and I want to take a screenshot but I have not had any success. I tried to Google the soltuion, but all the ...
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complete scan windows to find any issues and fix them

I remember there was a phrase we type in 'Run box'/ command-line and insert windows CD in drive, then it scans whole system for probable errors and fix them. Would you please say it? Or Any new ...
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How to view the modules which and loaded and enabled in Apache?

How to view the modules which and loaded and enabled in Apache in Windows?
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Does changing cipher defaults on a client PC make a difference when using SSL/TLS?

If I am running Windows 7 and change the default ciphers on the PC, does this affect the connection between the client and server? If a similar change is only made on the server, does it affect the ...
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Remote Access (via thin client, etc.) with sound?

I'd like to be able to have folks on Macs and with iOS devices access our Windows programs. I've seen a variety of services that web-enable a Windows app. The latest I've seen is Graphon. I'm ...
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What Windows is doing on idle? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Why some Windows process stay writing on disk even on system idle? When I don't use my computer (idle), I start to hear my SATA disk very well. But when I use the computer, ...
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There exist a hotkey to "Go to the end of the word" in Windows?

There exist a hotkey to "Go to the end of the word" in Windows? or can be this created trough Autohotkey? I know that are editors where this hotkey exist like Notepad++, VIM, etc. but what i need is ...
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Eset Security Suite Firewall problem

I recently upgraded from Eset NOD32 antivirus 4 to Eset Smart Security RC 5 .However i further upgraded to the latest version that is 5.0.93.0 I am using Vypress Chat and similar applications for ...
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What happens if multiple windows have the "Always stay on the top" option enabled?

Can someone tell me what the option "Always stay on the top" in Windows for various applications stand for? If there are multiple applications with the same option selected, what will the option do ...
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