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Is there a list of Windows special directories/shortcuts (like %TEMP%)?
I'm looking for a reference list of shortcuts like %TEMP%.
When I'm using Windows+R or Windows Explorer and type %temp%, the Windows Explorer takes me to the Temp directory. Are there more of these ...
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How to run a batch file without launching a "command window"? [duplicate]
On Windows XP, can I run a batch (.bat or .cmd) file, via a shortcut, without a "black window"?
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How to add command line options to shortcut?
How can I add command line options to an executable in a shortcut in Windows XP?
For example in the shortcut properties in target I have:
"c:\path\to\exe\pogram.exe"
I want to add some options:
"c:...
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How to make a shortcut from CMD?
How can I create a shortcut file (.lnk) to another file or executable, using command line utilities?
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What is the difference between Symbolic Link and Shortcut?
What is the difference between a Symbolic Link and a Shortcut?
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How can I clear the current line of the Windows command prompt?
How can I clear the current line in the command prompt? (I'm using Windows 7.)
Too often, I enter a command, execute it, get many lines of output, then wish to enter another command. But before ...
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slow windows desktop keyboard shortcuts
I've got a couple of shortcuts on my desktop and on some of them I've configured the "Shortcut key" to a keyboard combination. For example I have a shortcut pointing to d:\documents\todo.txt ...
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Direct shortcut for Windows Maximize/Minimize/Restore window?
Is there a direct shortcut for maximizing/minimizing/restoring current window in Windows (10)?
I know I can press Alt+Space and then use the arrows to navigate and select, but I looking for a direct ...
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Using relative paths for Windows shortcuts
I have a folder scheme like (highly simplified version):
New Files
>Tools
>Scripts
Tested Files
>Tools
>Scripts
... and I'd like to have a shortcut in each folder from the "New Files"...
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A PuTTY shortcut that automatically launches a profile?
How can I create a PuTTY shortcut that automatically launches a profile, so I can dial into a specific computer with one click?
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Shortcut in Windows 7 to switch between same application's windows, like Cmd + ` in OS X
Is there a shortcut in Windows 7 to switch between windows in a given application only? I very much like this feature in OS X; what is its equivalent in Windows?
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Is there a way to quick switch between virtual desktops in win10?
On win10, I can switch between different virtual desktops using the following shortcuts:
Ctrl + Super + Left: go to the left desktop
Ctrl + Super + Right: go to the right desktop
However, I don't ...
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How to create a shortcut using a batch script? [duplicate]
How can I create a shortcut to the file D:\myfile.extension on the Desktop using a batch script?
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How do I "persuade" programs open an actual .lnk file in Windows 7?
A .lnk file in Windows is an actual file intended to be a shortcut to another file. However, I really do want to view the contents on the .lnk file itself. I'm finding it literally impossible to do ...
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How can I change the default shortcut in Windows for closing programs?
I like the close program keyboard shortcut in Mac OS X which is ⌘ + Q. Nice and convenient for hand placement. In Windows however, the equivalent shortcut is Alt + F4, a little awkward.
Is there a ...
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