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Why is Windows 10 displaying \ as ¥ on the command line?
It was fine before, but after the latest update all backslashes are being displayed as the yen symbol in the command line console. It is still displayed properly everywhere else, any idea as to what ...
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Command line to permanently get access to folder
UPDATE
While I was able to use the method described in accepted answer once it failed a second time or was just giving too much trouble.
Searching further I found SetACL by Helge Klein which is far ...
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How can I force a program to open in a specific desktop?
I've created an environment where I use 3 different desktop configurations, but every time I reboot, I have to manually open each program in that target desktop to make it look like it did before.
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The fastest way to open cmd in current folder by shortcut (windows 8/10)?
I used to Shift + mouse right click to open cmd in current folder.
It is the fastest way I think, there are some relate solution in superuser:
In how-can-i-open-a-command-prompt-in-current-folder-...
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Launching the windows 10 screen sketch using a command line
I want to use the windows 10 screen sketch and launch it with a single click.
I know I can configure the pen to launch it - but that's not good for me. I want to be able to launch it from the Volume ...
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Adding Bash on Ubuntu on Windows 10 to Explorer Context Menu (Issues)
I have successfully added the Bash on Ubuntu prompt to the context menu by adding the following registry keys
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\bash]
@="Bash Here"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\...
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Why do I have to type .exe after all commands in windows 10?
Using the Windows 10 command prompt, I have to type .exe after pretty much any command to make it work. For example,
>ping google.com
'ping' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
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Asking for a way of taking screenshot of 2nd desktop when the desktop is extended in two monitors through windows command line
My desktop is extended in two monitors and I want to take screenshot of desktop of 2nd monitor from command line (cmd/powershell).
Any Idea?
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Backup Modified PowerShell Console Colors Properties (Windows 10)
I don't quite understand how this works. So when I open up PowerShell as administrator, I can right click on the title bar, go to "Properties," then go to "Colors" and make changes. For example, I ...
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Rewrite the first three characters of *.ext file names in a folder with a set of letters
How to rewrite the first 3 letters of file name
Using set alphabet: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789 to randomise characters
Targeting all files of a particular extension in a folder *.ext
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Move a copy of unknown named images and rename - Powershell or Batch Script
Copy first ten jpg files in folder in alphanumerical order to new folder with out prior knowledge of jpg file names.
Give each ten files in new location specific names like 'e100.jpg' - 'e110.jpg'.
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Is there a way to enable command prompts 'quick edit' mode from the command line?
Tired of having to right click and go to properties and enable quick edit. Is there a command I can run? a reg key I can modify from the cmd?
Windows 10
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How can I send a notification to a Windows 10 computer from the command line
I'd like to create/send native Windows notifications from the command-line as part of a few automated tasks that I have set up, both on my local machine and for similar tasks on my home server. Both ...
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Access entire C drive from X source boot? [closed]
I would like to be able to access the entire C drive as my title says from booting in x source cmd whilst in repair mode, is this possible?
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How to install the nano CLI editor on Windows 10?
Didn't DOS used to have an "edit" or something? I'm used to nano, like nano, and want to use nano. Does it install on Windows 10?
https://showtop.info/install-nano-text-editor-windows-10-command-...
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