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Does Windows (XP or later) have a built-in way to create persitent drive mappings, like the ones SUBST creates? I found a 3rd party tool psubst. Is there a way to do … Windows – How to make SUBST mapping persistent across reboots?Read more

Can you show me how to move all files in sub-folder to the parent folder? Solution: Make a selection of the files and folders you want to move. Right click, choose cut … Windows – How to move all files in subfolders to a parent folder?Read more

In cmd, when we press Ctrl+C we get the target application terminated but if the target application is called from a batch file, we get this “Terminate batch job (Y/N)” confirmation. I … Windows – How to supress “Terminate batch job (Y/N)” confirmation?Read more

I have two separate internet connections, one through WiFi and other Wired. However, generally I have observed that Windows try to use only one ( mostly faster one/ Or Wired by preference … Windows – How to take advantage of two Internet connections (wifi / Wired)?Read more

Here is a screenshot in Windows Disk Management showing the partition layout on my disk: I wish to expand the Windows partition (C: drive, “Boot”) into the 16 GB of unallocated space. … Windows – I want to expand a partition on my boot SSD, but there is a Recovery Partition and EFI System Partition in the way. How can I get around this?Read more

I’m going to work with Python 3, mainly interested in Windows for a start. If it makes a difference, then Windows 10 specifically. Example of what I want to happen: User starts … Windows – I want to intercept a given program before it runs and run my own program firstRead more

I want to make sure that on 64-bit Windows, 32-bit application can be installed/run without any issues? And it is guaranteed by Windows backward compatibility? For example, any application (e.g. Microsoft Windows … Windows – Install and run 32 bit on 64 bit machineRead more

What makes a clean install of an OS better than just upgrading? (In the context of MS Windows) Is it all in our heads? Solution: Actually, upgrading is always better from a … Windows – Is a clean install really better than an upgrade?Read more

Is there a way to fake a dual monitor for testing.   I have only one monitor and I have to make an application that is suitable for two monitors. The second … Windows – Is there a way to fake a dual (second) monitorRead more

Often I find guid-like folder names spread around on my hard drives. Is there a way to prevent this from happening? I think they might come when I install various programs or … Windows – Is there a way to prevent installs/updates to litter my hard drive with cryptic folders?Read more