Windows Utilities and Commands

? Windows UpdateBack to top

  • control update ? Open Windows Update (#1)
  • wuauclt /detectnow /updatenow ? Open Windows Update (#2)
  • Windows + I ? Open Settings ? Update & Security ? Windows Update (#3)

?? Control Panel UtilitiesBack to top

  • ncpa.cpl ? Open Network Connections
  • control printers ? Open classic printer dialog
  • lusrmgr.msc ? Open Local Users and Groups
  • rsop.msc ? Show Resultant Set of Policy
  • wf.msc ? Open Firewall settings
  • appwiz.cpl ? Open Add/Remove Programs
  • control.exe /name Microsoft.NetworkAndSharingCenter ? Open Network and Sharing Center
  • diskmgmt.msc - Open Disk Management

? Miscellaneous Windows UtilitiesBack to top

  • winver or systeminfo ? Display Windows version
  • Win + P ? Choose projector display mode
  • osk ? Open On-Screen Keyboard

? Windows + X ShortcutsBack to top

  • Win + X, T ? Open Task Manager
  • Win + X, N ? Open Windows Settings
  • Win + X, U ? Shut down / Sign out
  • Win + X, W ? Open Network Status
  • Win + X, M ? Open Device Manager

?? GPO (Group Policy) CommandsBack to top

?? Use in elevated CMD prompt

whoami /groups
gpupdate /force
gpresult /r
gpresult /r /v /scope:user
gpresult /r /v /scope:computer

? PowerShell EssentialsBack to top

# Allow script execution
Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned

# Check PowerShell version
$PSVersionTable.PSVersion

? Windows ScriptsBack to top

? Copy From Windows to LinuxBack to top

set PATH="C:\Program Files (x86)\PuTTY"
pscp ISPConfig-3.0.5.4p9.tar.gz root@vps.magic.ee:/root/

? Copy From Linux to WindowsBack to top

set PATH="C:\Program Files (x86)\PuTTY"
pscp -v root@192.168.100.110:/var/games/minecraft/servers/Paradise.tar.gz c:/lan

? Rename Files to LowercaseBack to top

for /f "Tokens=*" %f in ('dir /l/b/a-d') do (rename "%f" "%f")

? Generate Many Files of a Particular SizeBack to top

Reference: thebackroomtech.com

2,500 files of 128KB:

for /L %i in (1,1,2500) do fsutil file createnew C%i.tmp 131072

1,000 files of 1MB:

for /L %i in (1,1,1000) do fsutil file createnew D%i.tmp 1048576

? Access Remote Files via SFTP in ExplorerBack to top

? Screenshot ShortcutBack to top

  • Win + Shift + S ? Capture selected screenshot

? Run App FolderBack to top

Run: shell:appsfolder

? Windows 11 Tiny Builder (Debloat Tool)

  1. Download Windows 11 ISO:
    Microsoft Official Download

  2. Visit the builder repo:
    tiny11builder ? GitHub

  3. Mount ISO in PowerShell:

Mount-DiskImage "C:\Users\creature\Downloads\Tiny11builder\SW_DVD9_WIN11_ENT_LTSC_2024_64-bit_English_MLF_X23-70046.ISO"

? Windows 11 & Office Activator

MAS (Microsoft Activation Scripts) ? Best for permanent activation using HWID.

irm https://get.activated.win | iex

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