Repackaging, Scripting

Run Console Applications & Batch Files, without any Window, in the background

Many times systems engineers come across the need to suppress the console window of a cmd prompt while setting up various batch and script automations to be run in silent mode. Below is the list of various options available to control the cmd console window and you need to choose the option as per your requirements:  Hidden Start (a complete solution to control console windows and also supports x64bit)  Start (helps control spawned process console)  PowerShell –WindowStyle Hidden  WshShell.Run WindowStyle = 0  Javaw.exe is a console/window less Java.exe that runs Java programs as hidden process   ————————— Hidden Start v3.2  […]

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Windows Technologies

Repair and Verify System Catalog Database Integrity

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7600] Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation.  All rights reserved. C:>net stop cryptsvc The Cryptographic Services service is stopping.. The Cryptographic Services service was stopped successfully. C:>esentutl /p %systemroot%System32catroot2{F750E6C3-38EE-11D1-85E5-00C04FC295EE}catdb Extensible Storage Engine Utilities for Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Version 6.1 Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Initiating REPAIR mode…         Database: C:WindowsSystem32catroot2{F750E6C3-38EE-11D1-85E5-00C04FC2 95EE}catdb   Temp. Database: TEMPREPAIR4932.EDB Checking database integrity.                      Scanning Status (% complete)           0    10   20   30   40   50   60   70   80   90  100           |—-|—-|—-|—-|—-|—-|—-|—-|—-|—-|           …………………………………………… Integrity check successful. Note:   It is recommended that you immediately perform a full backup   of this […]

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Windows Technologies

Fix: Issue: Too many other files are currently in use by 16-bit programs.

On Windows 7 64 bit systems you encounter below error when you attempt to launch any executable by right clicking and choosing “Runas Administrator”. ERROR: [Window Title] C:\Tools\procexp.exe [Content] Too many other files are currently in use by 16-bit programs. Exit one or more 16-bit programs, or increase the value of the FILES command in your Config.sys file. [OK]   CAUSE: The “Consent UI for administrative applications” (C:\Windows\system32\consent.exe) process seemingly hangs and thus causes much of UI related issues.   WORKAROUND: Kill all the Consent.exe process, then you’ll have your system restored back to normal operating status.   Note: When […]

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