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Thanks aGerman. I've never used AutoHotKey, but this tiny script could easily run as a command line inside a larger script: https://autohotkey.com/docs/commands/WinSetTitle.htm I started to read some of the AutoHotKey features. Any script can be compiled into an EXE file which makes it completely po...

Inside a command prompt (cmd.exe) or a batch file this simple line will change a window title: Title Any Chosen Name Here are couple of applets (no command support) that will change the title of any window: https://www.murgee.com/window-title-changer/ https://sourceforge.net/projects/windowtitle/ Af...

Well, the batch file is encrypted for a reason. I'm a partner in a business, so I can't upload the contents. I could create a similar batch file, that is not related to my business. I'm 90% certain this ocassional problem is a glitch with the operating system. There is a workaround solution. The scr...

I created a batch file that requires a 60 character password before it will execute commands. I've got a script on a couple of USB sticks that display the password in a text file. After the password appears it's copied and pasted into the batch file window. Ocassionally, the batch file window instan...

I really was very tired when I posted. I apologize for not providing more info about these image files. For many years I created scripts that automated repetitive processes for my business. I'm an advanced computer user with a batch renaming phobia! I'm not kidding. There are certain computer tasks ...

I've mastered many complex apps, but I don't want or need an app that looks like the attached image. I'd have to slog through several dozen options to accomplish a simple task. Let's say I've got 100 jpeg images in a folder. I rename the first listed file 1035.jpg. I need an applet or batch file tha...

It was foolish of me not mention the obvious. The "Taskbar and Start Menu Properties" has the option to hide inactive icons. This feature of XP is a horror! If you google there are countless negative posts about this topic. After each reboot you never know which icons will appear in the tr...

I've got a multi-boot desktop in my home office. I use XP Pro_SP3 most of the time. I know it's an old system, but I have no security problems. I mount a virtual image of XP before I go online. I save important documents and files before going offline. The image is always replaced with a clean copy ...