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Windows XP: Batch of Goodies

A couple of Windows batch files. Because sometimes while I’m at a Windows Console, I’m still thinking UNIX commands. Launching a graphical executable from the command line vi.bat @echo off start “title” /b “C:\Program Files\Vim\vim70\gvim.exe” %* Locating the executable in the classpath which.bat @ECHO OFF setlocal set DELAY=YES set DELAY=!DELAY! if “%DELAY%” == “YES” ( [...]

Malware Removal

If you want to disinfect or check your computer, then I strongly recommend you start with http://castlecops.com It provides short guides to malware removal and preventions, links to freeware and shareware utilities, and forums to access experienced help. I had McAfee installed and running on the family PC. It still got infected by some nasty [...]

Fun with USB Flash Drive

I’ve got a 2G USB Flash Drive and I’ve been trying to find the most useful ways for me to use it. Here are some things I’ve discovered on my journey. Safely Remove Hardware Clicking on the tray icon to safely remove the USB drive tells you that the drive is still in use. After [...]