Ever need to compress a bunch of files for distribution or storage? While ZIP is a familiar format, Windows offers a lesser-known option: Cabinet files, identified by the CAB extension. Makecab.exe, a command-line tool, lets you create and manage these efficient archives.
The Windows Command Prompt, or CMD, is a powerful tool for users who need to execute commands to perform tasks or troubleshoot issues. While it might look intimidating at first, mastering a few keyboard shortcuts can significantly enhance your efficiency and productivity. Here’s a comprehensive list of 36 essential keyboard shortcuts for the Windows Command Prompt: 1. Basic… Read More »
Mastering keyboard shortcuts in the Windows Command Prompt can significantly enhance your productivity and efficiency. Here’s a compilation of 36 essential keyboard shortcuts to help you navigate and perform tasks more effectively:
Both PowerShell and Command Prompt (cmd) play significant roles. While Command Prompt has been around for decades as a staple tool for running commands and scripts, PowerShell represents a more modern and robust CLI introduced by Microsoft. In this blog post, we’ll compare PowerShell and Command Prompt, highlighting their respective pros and cons to help you understand which… Read More »
Managing processes and terminating unresponsive programs is an essential task for any Windows user. In Windows 11, the taskkill command provides a powerful way to handle processes and programs. Whether you need to terminate a specific process by its ID, forcefully close an unresponsive application, or manage multiple instances of a process, taskkill offers a flexible solution. In… Read More »
Windows Registry, often simply referred to as “the registry,” is a hierarchical database that stores low-level settings for the operating system and for applications that opt to use the registry. While most users are accustomed to using the graphical interface “Registry Editor” (regedit.exe) to view and edit the registry, there’s also a way to manipulate it directly from… Read More »
When you are building a Windows server from the command line, GUI interfaces are not available. Here are two methods of setting IP configuration from the command line.
When you manage an Active Directory infrastructure that spans multiple sites, it is a good idea to test the ability of clients to successfully authenticate against domain controllers in other sites.
I’ve shown you previously how to get the date value from the system in a batch file. You can also grab the time in a similar fashion.
There is something of a mantra in the IT world: If it has to be repeated more than once, script it and automate it. The same goes for Q&A. If more than one person asks about it, write it down. So here you go.