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Microsoft Disk Operating System (MS-DOS) was an operating system for x86-based personal computers, and traces of it are still found in the Windows ...

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Update file based on date

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I have a file whose location cannot be modified. I have to sync that file across all my computers

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pkzipc error "this disk was used for a different archive"

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Getting this error message with dos pkzip batch file 


"this disk was used for a different archive"


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Find String not returning output

byJ G
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I am trying to find any text string containing "python" in the March exchange IIS logs.

when I\ run …
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%2 is getting lost from my batch script while from a DOS prompt is working

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I am trying to execute an XCopy command from a batch file.  In a batch file, the following gives me
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Get excel worksheet name using powershell

byIman
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It is possible to retrieve an excel worksheet name via PowerShell and save worksheet name to the …
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How do I run a copy of Command.com from within a DOS program?

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I need to run a copy of command.com while I am temporarily existing a DOS program.

I found this …
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DOS command for making files visible in a folder

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DOS command for making files visible in a folder

I seem ed to have made all fiels in a folder …
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Script to send email when a file is updated.

byAiysha
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Please guide me to create a MS Dos script that would send an email via outlook to more than one …
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One for the Experts... 31

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One for the Experts...
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Good day gentlemen (and any ladies …
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Need the count of each file after removing the timestamp.

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Need solution in UNIX for below scenario.

I have a folder like /desktop/user/folder with the …
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how do i use task scheduler to ensure an app is always running in the background on my Windows 10 system?

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I have a macro express pro app that I want to keep running in the background when my computer is on.…
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Robocopy issues

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Most of my work involves video editing.
The folders (Dir) where I keep originals, copies, …

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