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13th June 2019, 20:29 | #101 | Link | |
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13th June 2019, 20:31 | #102 | Link |
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Yes, AutoIt and AutoHotKey (forked from AutoIt) both automation apps (AutoIt, with massive collection of libraries for all sorts of tasks - No idea about AutoHotKey, not much used it).
Think AutoIt is Windows only (AutoHotKey might be cross platform, not sure, is still open source, whereas AutoIt went closed source, think original reason for fork of AutoHotKey. Apparently lots of other progs including commercial were using AutoIt code and devs got a bit miffed and so went closed source).
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13th June 2019, 20:40 | #103 | Link |
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Cant remember if I had to start TigerVNC manual or not, this the only doc I have saved on using it:- https://www.hiroom2.com/2016/07/08/l...with-vnc-xrdp/
Your sys seems might be a bit more complex than mine was. EDIT: How do I start VNC Server on boot? [have not read it] https://askubuntu.com/questions/1209...server-on-boot EDIT: Earlier today after Doom9 server was down (back online about 11:00AM-12:00AM BST), I was first on-site, spent about 5-10 minutes all alone, was well spooky.
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14th June 2019, 01:08 | #104 | Link | |
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I spent DAYS trying different things - messing with the BIOS settings, downloading different ISOs, formatting different USB sticks, etc - before I finally figured out that it was the goddamn mouse.
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14th June 2019, 01:21 | #105 | Link |
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You do understand that by mouse, they normally require a plastic thing without much of a tail, and usually dont go "squeak".
EDIT: I do have about 5 or 6 Mouse's from Poundland [where they surprisingly cost £1.00], and they dont work on boot up on some systems, when plugged into specific USB ports. [on some systems can only boot to USB drive on specific ports, apparently some rodents only work on the motherboard preferred ports (during boot)]. EDIT: Katie, American Pie brings a question to mind, have you ever double clicked your mouse ?
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I always had/have a Linux installed beside of Win at home in the last 20 years, one 12 years old laptop of mine is running Ubuntu 14.04 20/7 in the last 4 years without any issues. Quote:
For me TC is the best file manager of all time on Windows. Have you known that there's an opensource rewrite of it called Double Commander?
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22nd June 2019, 17:57 | #107 | Link |
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https://www.tenforums.com/windows-10...1903-a-93.html
Attempted W10 1903 forced update with 18362.30.190401-1528.19h1_release_svc_refresh_CLIENTCONSUMER_RET_x64FRE_en-us.esd (dont know about the other, never tried to force the update with 32 bit version of above file ) And I get this: Seems that at least one of my 2-in-1 tablet laptop thingies may be updated to 1903 after they figure something out. This old page on W10 'qualities' is an interesting read(dont know if already posted in this thread):- https://itvision.altervista.org/why-...-10-sucks.html And suggests Open Shell as replacement for the no longer developed Classic Shell (is fork of classic shell, open source W7-W10 ~6MB):- https://github.com/Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu/releases and some well scary stuff here:- https://windows.gadgethacks.com/how-...ws-10-0163552/ I'm still tempted to go back to 1709, but just realized that it is now 'out of support' period, so no security updates ... still tempted though, W10 stuff getting a bit terrifying & too much to take.
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23rd June 2019, 11:43 | #109 | Link |
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Goodness no, just a general query about your hardware and software practices (and you know what they say, "Practice makes perfect").
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3rd August 2019, 20:40 | #110 | Link |
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Yes, many things that I do on a daily basis require double clicking. What does that have to do with anything?
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25th August 2019, 18:12 | #111 | Link |
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just a quick question, anyone knows a good TOOL that helps backing up all the windows tweaks and configs i did?
Like Services, reg edits, GPEdit“s, modified DLL“s etc.. Cause its a lot of work getting that all setup again.. if anyone knows such tools, Please do tell.. Best Regards.. |
25th August 2019, 18:25 | #112 | Link |
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Just image your drive, suggest Macrium Reflect [free edition] for current systems, or maybe Norton Ghost for XP, pre XP.
(can make boot USB from within Macrium Reflect, and make/restore Image from USB)
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25th August 2019, 19:00 | #113 | Link |
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ill do backups this way, the Thing is i HAVE to install it fresh, i have some error and need a clean install sadly.
Something broke my Update mechanism and using an (image) backup would reintroduce that error also.. So i have to make a tidy and clean install again, but writing down all the tweaks and stuff would take ages.. i found one tool, that can Backup the Services (https://www.thewindowsclub.com/smart...ta-xp-services), wich is cool, but not enough, since i also did a lot of tweaks and security settings via regEdit, GPEdit and even modified DLL“s (icons, design“s, etc). Greetz |
25th August 2019, 20:01 | #114 | Link |
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Best Group Policy Objects backup might be Windows version dependent, do Google search, also, might find a PowerShell solution.
(there are solutions to backup/restore system drivers via Powershell). EDIT: https://www.google.com/search?ei=qdx...4dUDCAo&uact=5
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25th August 2019, 21:28 | #115 | Link | |
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thank you, this is also Helpfull
Yeah didnt thought of Powershell scripts.. Thanks for the TIP.. Greetings Edit: I guess i make a list with the Tools i found so far so People interessted in it dont have to search again... Tools: 1. S.M.A.R.T - (Service Management And RealEasy Tweaking) Utility for Windows 7 | This Tool can BACKUP the SERVICES Settings for Windows 7.. I dont think that works for Windows 10.. --> https://www.thewindowsclub.com/smart...ta-xp-services 2. Group Policy backup with a PowerShell script --> https://4sysops.com/archives/group-p...-a-powershell/ The backup script ^ (should work for WIN7 and WIN10) Quote:
And of course the Powershell script to RESTORE GPEdit again. --> https://4sysops.com/archives/restore...th-powershell/ Would be nice to find some more helpsfull stuff... Greetings... Last edited by BetA13; 26th August 2019 at 00:02. |
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26th August 2019, 16:31 | #116 | Link |
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Above BetA13 post updated with PowerShell GPO backup script.
Might also have a look at AutoIt forum(maybe see Operating System Deployment):- https://www.autoitscript.com/forum/ AutoIt was initially written for OS deployment type stuff.
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Well recently overcame problem I was having with W7 WSUS Offline Updates failing after the actual install and reboot, and during boot-up configuration of updates [fail, and rollback uninstall again].
Was due to configuration stage wanting to change something on the system partition (the initial one that boots to the OS partition), where there was no system partition, I was using Linux GRUB via Linux partition Boot record as boot controller. Switching to make W7 partition active, solved all my probs and then switched back to Linux boot controller after updates all done. W10 x64 2-in-1 tablet/laptop thingy, is now tediously slow running 1903 [not a fast machine to begin with], pretty much inevitable that I'm taking it back to W10 1709 via ISO clean install, same for my 32 bit 2-in-1, sod the updates, I dont care anymore. Got me a marvelous device that I wish I'de gotten years ago, (Dynamode USB 3.0 Hard drive Drop in One touch backup):- https://www.morgancomputers.co.uk/c/...ks-Enclosures/ £20.00 including p+p [EDIT: actually £19.95 with VAT, + £4.00 delivery] (I've seen the exact same device on ebay at £49.99). It feels a bit naff and 'plastic-y', and the supplied power supply and USB leads are way too short (PSU lead about 1.5 meters), and the One Touch backup button is a complete waste of time (with backup program running hit the physical device One Touch button is same as clicking on the backup dialog box button). Despite above probs, I love it, accepts 2.5 + 3.5 bare SATA hard drives, just drop them in and press the on-off button [best switch it off before removal]. I got 8 external hard drives in caddies, and about a dozen bare hard drives that I sometimes have to temp switch into a caddy (with screws and to remove, lose, etc), or sometimes temp attach as internal drives, this drop in thing is way way way easier [there is a 'ToolLess' ie screwless caddy at same link above, was gonna get that until I saw the drop in box]. Anyways, can highly recommend this type of device (might want a more classy/pricey one rather than linked one, plenty on Amazon), saves a lot of time not being on hands and knees lookin' for that damn screw that got away. EDIT: You can use any backup software, looks just like an ordinary removable USB device. EDIT: I'm probably gonna do clean install of dell OEM windows 7 Pro, and as time goes by, is getting more difficult to find required ISO's. Download Windows 7, 8.1 or 10 ISO Images Direct From Microsoft:- https://www.raymond.cc/blog/links-fo...l-distributer/ See Also "Heidoc Windows and Office ISO Download Tool" at above link, links to direct download of MS and Dell images (direct from MS and DELL servers) which may not be officially available any more. (works great).
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30th August 2019, 12:20 | #118 | Link |
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for user on win 10 that want to directly DL an win 10 iso from microsoft.
just enter development mode on your browser and pretend to be a mobile device. microsoft will gladly now give you a direct download to the iso. |
30th August 2019, 17:38 | #119 | Link |
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Thanks Huhn, good to know, presumably using W10 Edge browser [rather than firefox, or internet explorer].
Perhaps just using firefox add-on "User Agent Switcher" would work also. EDIT: That dont work any more, gives download link for W10 20H1 [latest available ISO, not necessarily the one you wanted].
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Am currently updating an earlier image of W7 with MS updates, and had to again figure out how to put back
"Manage pairs of Web Pages and folder" option which is removed in W7. Real annoying when they just omit an option that was available in previous issues. See here for the "webpairs.reg" file which works perfectly on my system:- https://www.winhelponline.com/xp/webpairs.htm Best use run Regedit.Exe and navigate to "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" Right click on "Folder" and Export your reg file as it currently exists (give it a name). The reg file linked above will put back the option, and below saved as eg "W7_REMOVE_Explorer_Link_HTML&Folders.reg" will remove the "Thickets" entry added to the registry [removing the option from windows Explorer again], keep the exported reg file in case of problems to restore as was originally. W7_REMOVE_Explorer_Link_HTML&Folders.reg [EDIT: The below hyphen '-' in '[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE' is a regedit delete key command for the \Thickets subkey] Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Thickets] Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Thickets] [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Thickets\AUTO] [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Thickets\NOHIDE] [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Thickets\NONE]
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