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Equivalent of `$@` for windows shell
I use batch files to create wrappers around some commands which need extra argument to work. For example, I have a file pip.cmd which adds a custom proxy argument to all pip calls:
pip.exe --proxy="...
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What is difference between command prompt started via start menu or directly from explorer?
In windows, we can start command line via start menu [start menu >> All Programs >> Accessories >> 'Command Prompt' or just type in cmd.exe start edit box for that matter]
The 2nd way is directly ...
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Navigate to the biggest directory in a directory in windows cmd
I am inside a directory which contains two directories - "games" and "music" and I want to descend into either "games" or "music" depending on which one has a bigger size.
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How can I add a program path to the Windows environment variables for easy command line access?
Let's say I want to add the following path to the Windows environment variables:
C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe
Such that I can simply type the following from a command line without using ...
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Command prompt takes 7-8 seconds to load in Windows 7
When I go to Run and type cmd, it takes about 7-8 seconds for the command prompt to appear.
I have a Core i5 with 3GB of RAM running Windows 7 x86.
I really need the command prompt to run instantly ...
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Is there any way to know which of the commands are internal & which are external?
I was teaching command line interface to my sister and I taught her what are Internal & external commands (also referred to as Resident and transient commands). Her question to me was which of ...
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launch a shell from explorer with same working directory
It would be handy if there was a hot key or context menu option that would launch a shell and cd me to whatever directory the focused explorer window is currently viewing.
Anyone have an idea?
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Is it possible to use PuTTY as the UI for the Windows shell?
PuTTY is much better than cmd.exe. Can I use PuTTY to execute Windows commands?
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Developer oriented Windows command shell with bookmarks?
I'm looking for a command shell in Windows 7 ala Powershell that allows me to have bookmarks and such, so I can start a shell in a specific directory, remember command history, have completion for ...
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How do I add "Open Folder in cmd.exe" to the shell in Windows 7?
how do I add an option to open a folder in cmd.exe to the context menu of a folder? In Windows XP this can be done by going to the folder options, clicking file types, selecting folder, pressing ...
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