1. Windows

1.1. Configuration

  • Right-click Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.

  • Select Properties.

  • Select the Shortcut tab.

  • Click Advanced.

  • Check Run as administrator.

  • Click OK.

  • Click Apply.

  • Click OK.

1.2. Configuration

  • Start Command Prompt.

  • Right-click the title bar and select Defaults.

  • Select the Options tab.

  • Choose Cursor Size > Large.

Buffer Size:            999
Number of Buffers:      4

□ Discard Old Duplicates

■ QuickEdit Mode
■ Insert Mode
■ AutoComplete
  • Select the Font tab.

  • Select Consolas for the font.

  • Check Bold fonts.

  • Select 16 for the size.

  • Select the Layout tab.

Screen Buffer Size
Width:                  150
Height:                 1000

Window Size
Width:                  150
Height:                 45

Window Position
■ Let system position window
  • Select the Colors tab.

  • Choose Screen Text.

  • Select Lime for the color.

  • Click OK.

  • Right-click the title bar and select Properties.

  • Select the Options tab.

  • Choose Cursor Size > Large.

Buffer Size:            999
Number of Buffers:      4

□ Discard Old Duplicates

■ QuickEdit Mode
■ Insert Mode
  • Select the Font tab.

  • Select Consolas for the font.

  • Check Bold fonts.

  • Select 16 for the size.

  • Select the Layout tab.

Screen Buffer Size
Width:                  150
Height:                 1000

Window Size
Width:                  150
Height:                 45

Window Position
■ Let system position window
  • Select the Colors tab.

  • Choose Screen Text.

  • Select Lime for the color.

  • Click OK.

  • Close Command Prompt.

1.3. Configuration of aliases

  • Install Delta Windows Tools

  • Contents of the C:\ProgramData\Delta Software Labs\Windows-Tools\Aliases.txt file.

    cd=cd /d $*
  • Contents of the C:\ProgramData\Delta Software Labs\Windows-Tools\Command.cmd file.

    @echo off
    doskey.exe /macrofile=C:\ProgramData\Delta Software Labs\Windows-Tools\Aliases.txt
    reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Command Processor" /v Autorun /t REG_SZ /d C:\ProgramData\Delta Software Labs\Windows-Tools\Command.cmd
    reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Command Processor" /v Autorun
    reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Command Processor"

1.4. Useful Commands

diskmgmt.msc                    Disk Management
gpedit.msc
inetcpl.cpl                     Internet Options
lusmgr.msc                      Local Users and Groups
start ms-settings:              Windows Settings
Windows+I                       Windows Settings
SystemPropertiesProtection.exe  System Protection

1.5. Configuration of the PATH system variable

  • Install Git

  • Open Control Panel > System.

  • Select Advanced system settings.

  • Select the Advanced tab.

  • Click Environment Variables.

  • Select the Path system variable.

  • Click Edit.

  • Prepend C:\Program Files\Git\bin; to the Path system variable.

  • Click OK.

  • Click OK.

  • Click OK.

  • Close System.

Enter the following commands at a Command Line.

sh which find
where find
find --version
grep --help

2. Command Prompt

2.1. Installations

msiexec.exe /quiet /a <msi-file>

2.2. Remote Restart

shutdown.exe /r /f /m \\SMRU-DB*-MST /t 0

2.3. Wifi

2.4. Windows XP Event Viewer

cd c:\windows\system32
eventquery.vbs /?

2.5. Windows 7 Downloads

bitsadmin.exe /transfer "JobName" http://download.url/here.exe C:\destination\here.exe
powershell.exe -command "& { iwr http://www.it1.net/it1_logo2.jpg -OutFile logo.jpg }"

2.6. Windows 7 Environment Variables

  • Start PuTTY.

  • Close PuTTY.

if not defined SMRU_LAN_OUTLET setx SMRU_LAN_OUTLET "-" /m
reg.exe add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Environment" /f /v "SMRU_LAN_OUTLET" /t REG_SZ /d "-"

2.7. Windows 7 Task Scheduler

schtasks.exe /?
schtasks.exe /query | more
schtasks.exe /query /tn "pms backup" /v /fo list
schtasks.exe /change /tn "pms backup" /tr D:\db_Backup\Scheduled\Backup.bat
schtasks.exe /run /?
schtasks.exe /run /tn "pms backup"
schtasks.exe /change /? | more
schtasks.exe /change /tn "pms backup" /rp <new password>
schtasks.exe /change /tn "pms backup" /st <HH:MM>

3. Windows 10 Settings