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I am trying to control Windows Update from the right click context menu. I have registry keys that add and/or remove values in the registry that accomplish this. I can successfully execute a single command.
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTDirectoryBackgroundshellWindows Update]
"SubCommands"="Pause updates;Resume updates;Show or hide updates;Open Windows update"
"icon"="wuapi.dll,-0"
"Position"="Bottom"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellPause updates]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellPause updatescommand]
@="reg import pausewu.reg"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellResume updates]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellResume updatescommand]
@="reg import resumewu.reg"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellShow or hide updates]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellShow or hide updatescommand]
@="cmd /c wushowhide.diagcab"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellOpen Windows update]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellOpen Windows updatecommand]
@="cmd /c start ms-settings:windowsupdate"
I need to execute two commands at the same time, but when I add a second command, neither of the commands will run.
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTDirectoryBackgroundshellWindows Update]
"SubCommands"="Pause updates;Resume updates;Show or hide updates;Open Windows update"
"icon"="wuapi.dll,-0"
"Position"="Bottom"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellPause updates]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellPause updatescommand]
@="reg import pausewu.reg" && echo "cmd /c start ms-settings:windowsupdate"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellResume updates]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellResume updatescommand]
@="reg import resumewu.reg" && echo "cmd /c start ms-settings:windowsupdate"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellShow or hide updates]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellShow or hide updatescommand]
@="reg import resumewu.reg" && echo "cmd /c wushowhide.diagcab"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellOpen Windows update]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellOpen Windows updatecommand]
@="cmd /c start ms-settings:windowsupdate"
windows-registry context-menu command-line-arguments right-click
asked 16 hours ago
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I am trying to control Windows Update from the right click context menu. I have registry keys that add and/or remove values in the registry that accomplish this. I can successfully execute a single command.
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTDirectoryBackgroundshellWindows Update]
"SubCommands"="Pause updates;Resume updates;Show or hide updates;Open Windows update"
"icon"="wuapi.dll,-0"
"Position"="Bottom"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellPause updates]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellPause updatescommand]
@="reg import pausewu.reg"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellResume updates]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellResume updatescommand]
@="reg import resumewu.reg"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellShow or hide updates]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellShow or hide updatescommand]
@="cmd /c wushowhide.diagcab"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellOpen Windows update]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellOpen Windows updatecommand]
@="cmd /c start ms-settings:windowsupdate"
I need to execute two commands at the same time, but when I add a second command, neither of the commands will run.
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTDirectoryBackgroundshellWindows Update]
"SubCommands"="Pause updates;Resume updates;Show or hide updates;Open Windows update"
"icon"="wuapi.dll,-0"
"Position"="Bottom"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellPause updates]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellPause updatescommand]
@="reg import pausewu.reg" && echo "cmd /c start ms-settings:windowsupdate"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellResume updates]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellResume updatescommand]
@="reg import resumewu.reg" && echo "cmd /c start ms-settings:windowsupdate"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellShow or hide updates]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellShow or hide updatescommand]
@="reg import resumewu.reg" && echo "cmd /c wushowhide.diagcab"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellOpen Windows update]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellOpen Windows updatecommand]
@="cmd /c start ms-settings:windowsupdate"
windows-registry context-menu command-line-arguments right-click
asked 16 hours ago
freddie-ofreddie-o
234
What you want isn't possible. You might be able to configure the context menu to run a custom script, which would run the command you want, that's the only possible way I can think to do what you want.
– Ramhound
15 hours ago
add a comment |
I am trying to control Windows Update from the right click context menu. I have registry keys that add and/or remove values in the registry that accomplish this. I can successfully execute a single command.
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTDirectoryBackgroundshellWindows Update]
"SubCommands"="Pause updates;Resume updates;Show or hide updates;Open Windows update"
"icon"="wuapi.dll,-0"
"Position"="Bottom"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellPause updates]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellPause updatescommand]
@="reg import pausewu.reg"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellResume updates]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellResume updatescommand]
@="reg import resumewu.reg"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellShow or hide updates]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellShow or hide updatescommand]
@="cmd /c wushowhide.diagcab"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellOpen Windows update]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellOpen Windows updatecommand]
@="cmd /c start ms-settings:windowsupdate"
I need to execute two commands at the same time, but when I add a second command, neither of the commands will run.
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTDirectoryBackgroundshellWindows Update]
"SubCommands"="Pause updates;Resume updates;Show or hide updates;Open Windows update"
"icon"="wuapi.dll,-0"
"Position"="Bottom"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellPause updates]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellPause updatescommand]
@="reg import pausewu.reg" && echo "cmd /c start ms-settings:windowsupdate"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellResume updates]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellResume updatescommand]
@="reg import resumewu.reg" && echo "cmd /c start ms-settings:windowsupdate"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellShow or hide updates]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellShow or hide updatescommand]
@="reg import resumewu.reg" && echo "cmd /c wushowhide.diagcab"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellOpen Windows update]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellOpen Windows updatecommand]
@="cmd /c start ms-settings:windowsupdate"
windows-registry context-menu command-line-arguments right-click
asked 16 hours ago
freddie-ofreddie-o
234
I am trying to control Windows Update from the right click context menu. I have registry keys that add and/or remove values in the registry that accomplish this. I can successfully execute a single command.
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTDirectoryBackgroundshellWindows Update]
"SubCommands"="Pause updates;Resume updates;Show or hide updates;Open Windows update"
"icon"="wuapi.dll,-0"
"Position"="Bottom"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellPause updates]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellPause updatescommand]
@="reg import pausewu.reg"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellResume updates]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellResume updatescommand]
@="reg import resumewu.reg"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellShow or hide updates]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellShow or hide updatescommand]
@="cmd /c wushowhide.diagcab"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellOpen Windows update]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellOpen Windows updatecommand]
@="cmd /c start ms-settings:windowsupdate"
I need to execute two commands at the same time, but when I add a second command, neither of the commands will run.
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTDirectoryBackgroundshellWindows Update]
"SubCommands"="Pause updates;Resume updates;Show or hide updates;Open Windows update"
"icon"="wuapi.dll,-0"
"Position"="Bottom"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellPause updates]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellPause updatescommand]
@="reg import pausewu.reg" && echo "cmd /c start ms-settings:windowsupdate"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellResume updates]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellResume updatescommand]
@="reg import resumewu.reg" && echo "cmd /c start ms-settings:windowsupdate"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellShow or hide updates]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellShow or hide updatescommand]
@="reg import resumewu.reg" && echo "cmd /c wushowhide.diagcab"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellOpen Windows update]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellOpen Windows updatecommand]
@="cmd /c start ms-settings:windowsupdate"
windows-registry context-menu command-line-arguments right-click
windows-registry context-menu command-line-arguments right-click
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What you want isn't possible. You might be able to configure the context menu to run a custom script, which would run the command you want, that's the only possible way I can think to do what you want.
– Ramhound
15 hours ago
add a comment |
What you want isn't possible. You might be able to configure the context menu to run a custom script, which would run the command you want, that's the only possible way I can think to do what you want.
– Ramhound
15 hours ago
What you want isn't possible. You might be able to configure the context menu to run a custom script, which would run the command you want, that's the only possible way I can think to do what you want.
– Ramhound
15 hours ago
What you want isn't possible. You might be able to configure the context menu to run a custom script, which would run the command you want, that's the only possible way I can think to do what you want.
– Ramhound
15 hours ago
add a comment |
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This is technically possible, but is probably not the best way to do this.
How
In order to run multiple commands, they need to be "single line" commands. The sequence of commands must be able to run in one line in the command prompt. That means they need to be contained within the quotes (") after @=.
A good way to test this is by copying everything between the " and pasting it into the Run dialog.
This will work:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellPause updatescommand]
@="cmd /c reg import pausewu.reg && start ms-settings:windowsupdate"
Note: Any quotation marks or backslashes used in commands will need to be escaped (", \).
A better way
A better alternative is to create batch files and run those instead. Create a file (ex: pause.bat) containing your commands:
@ECHO off
reg import pausewu.reg
start ms-settings:windowsupdate
Then use the following in your .reg file:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellPause updatescommand]
@="cmd /c "C:\your\path\pause.bat""
Note: Again, any quotation marks or backslashes used in commands will need to be escaped (", \).
Why that's better
This approach is better for a number of reasons:
- You only need to run your
.regfile once and can make modifications to your batch files as you see fit. The less you edit the registry manually the better. - If you want to add more commands or commands that require any fancy features, this is the only way.
- Making a mistake in the batch file won't break the registry. Making a mistake in the registry can cause huge headaches.
- You can make easy backups of your batch files if you're testing something.
answered 6 hours ago
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This is technically possible, but is probably not the best way to do this.
How
In order to run multiple commands, they need to be "single line" commands. The sequence of commands must be able to run in one line in the command prompt. That means they need to be contained within the quotes (") after @=.
A good way to test this is by copying everything between the " and pasting it into the Run dialog.
This will work:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellPause updatescommand]
@="cmd /c reg import pausewu.reg && start ms-settings:windowsupdate"
Note: Any quotation marks or backslashes used in commands will need to be escaped (", \).
A better way
A better alternative is to create batch files and run those instead. Create a file (ex: pause.bat) containing your commands:
@ECHO off
reg import pausewu.reg
start ms-settings:windowsupdate
Then use the following in your .reg file:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellPause updatescommand]
@="cmd /c "C:\your\path\pause.bat""
Note: Again, any quotation marks or backslashes used in commands will need to be escaped (", \).
Why that's better
This approach is better for a number of reasons:
- You only need to run your
.regfile once and can make modifications to your batch files as you see fit. The less you edit the registry manually the better. - If you want to add more commands or commands that require any fancy features, this is the only way.
- Making a mistake in the batch file won't break the registry. Making a mistake in the registry can cause huge headaches.
- You can make easy backups of your batch files if you're testing something.
answered 6 hours ago
WorthwelleWorthwelle
2,85931325
add a comment |
This is technically possible, but is probably not the best way to do this.
How
In order to run multiple commands, they need to be "single line" commands. The sequence of commands must be able to run in one line in the command prompt. That means they need to be contained within the quotes (") after @=.
A good way to test this is by copying everything between the " and pasting it into the Run dialog.
This will work:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellPause updatescommand]
@="cmd /c reg import pausewu.reg && start ms-settings:windowsupdate"
Note: Any quotation marks or backslashes used in commands will need to be escaped (", \).
A better way
A better alternative is to create batch files and run those instead. Create a file (ex: pause.bat) containing your commands:
@ECHO off
reg import pausewu.reg
start ms-settings:windowsupdate
Then use the following in your .reg file:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellPause updatescommand]
@="cmd /c "C:\your\path\pause.bat""
Note: Again, any quotation marks or backslashes used in commands will need to be escaped (", \).
Why that's better
This approach is better for a number of reasons:
- You only need to run your
.regfile once and can make modifications to your batch files as you see fit. The less you edit the registry manually the better. - If you want to add more commands or commands that require any fancy features, this is the only way.
- Making a mistake in the batch file won't break the registry. Making a mistake in the registry can cause huge headaches.
- You can make easy backups of your batch files if you're testing something.
answered 6 hours ago
WorthwelleWorthwelle
2,85931325
add a comment |
This is technically possible, but is probably not the best way to do this.
How
In order to run multiple commands, they need to be "single line" commands. The sequence of commands must be able to run in one line in the command prompt. That means they need to be contained within the quotes (") after @=.
A good way to test this is by copying everything between the " and pasting it into the Run dialog.
This will work:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellPause updatescommand]
@="cmd /c reg import pausewu.reg && start ms-settings:windowsupdate"
Note: Any quotation marks or backslashes used in commands will need to be escaped (", \).
A better way
A better alternative is to create batch files and run those instead. Create a file (ex: pause.bat) containing your commands:
@ECHO off
reg import pausewu.reg
start ms-settings:windowsupdate
Then use the following in your .reg file:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellPause updatescommand]
@="cmd /c "C:\your\path\pause.bat""
Note: Again, any quotation marks or backslashes used in commands will need to be escaped (", \).
Why that's better
This approach is better for a number of reasons:
- You only need to run your
.regfile once and can make modifications to your batch files as you see fit. The less you edit the registry manually the better. - If you want to add more commands or commands that require any fancy features, this is the only way.
- Making a mistake in the batch file won't break the registry. Making a mistake in the registry can cause huge headaches.
- You can make easy backups of your batch files if you're testing something.
answered 6 hours ago
WorthwelleWorthwelle
2,85931325
This is technically possible, but is probably not the best way to do this.
How
In order to run multiple commands, they need to be "single line" commands. The sequence of commands must be able to run in one line in the command prompt. That means they need to be contained within the quotes (") after @=.
A good way to test this is by copying everything between the " and pasting it into the Run dialog.
This will work:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellPause updatescommand]
@="cmd /c reg import pausewu.reg && start ms-settings:windowsupdate"
Note: Any quotation marks or backslashes used in commands will need to be escaped (", \).
A better way
A better alternative is to create batch files and run those instead. Create a file (ex: pause.bat) containing your commands:
@ECHO off
reg import pausewu.reg
start ms-settings:windowsupdate
Then use the following in your .reg file:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerCommandStoreshellPause updatescommand]
@="cmd /c "C:\your\path\pause.bat""
Note: Again, any quotation marks or backslashes used in commands will need to be escaped (", \).
Why that's better
This approach is better for a number of reasons:
- You only need to run your
.regfile once and can make modifications to your batch files as you see fit. The less you edit the registry manually the better. - If you want to add more commands or commands that require any fancy features, this is the only way.
- Making a mistake in the batch file won't break the registry. Making a mistake in the registry can cause huge headaches.
- You can make easy backups of your batch files if you're testing something.
answered 6 hours ago
WorthwelleWorthwelle
2,85931325
answered 6 hours ago
WorthwelleWorthwelle
2,85931325
answered 6 hours ago
WorthwelleWorthwelle
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answered 6 hours ago
WorthwelleWorthwelle
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What you want isn't possible. You might be able to configure the context menu to run a custom script, which would run the command you want, that's the only possible way I can think to do what you want.
– Ramhound
15 hours ago