How to run .msi files as an administrator

Starting in Windows Server 2012 the “Run as administrator” option no longer appears when right-clicking a .msi file. This may be a required step when installing certain applications onto your Windows Server. Below are some options to be able to run a .msi file as an administrator. As a single-use solution, you can run the .msi as an administrator from the Windows command prompt. Open elevated Command Prompt. To do so, type “CMD” in the Start menu or Start screen search box,…

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How to Batch Rename File Extensions

So how do you rename multiple file extensions at once? If you have a directory full of files that need to be changed from .PNG to .JPG, it’s going to take forever to do this using the method above. Luckily, there are a couple of different ways we can change the file extension for multiple files at once. Command Line For those of you who are familiar with the command line, there is a very easy command you can…

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Robocopy: Command-line Usage Examples and Switches

RoboCopy (Robust File Copy) is a command-line file copying tool in Windows. It is designed for reliable copying or mirroring of directories anywhere the computer has access, including local drives, removable drives, Local Area Network, remote servers, and in the process ensures that all file properties and permissions stay intact Mirror Sample Copy: Robocopy “\fs1\c$\Docuware Web Baskets” “E:\DWStorage2\WebTrays” /MIR /FFT /Z /XA:H /W:5 Robocopy Syntax and Examples RoboCopy Syntax: robocopy source destination source: specifies…

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