psexec completion characters in cmd

[josh]

Hello,

I have been experimenting with psexec from an XP workstation to a Win
2003 Server. What a amazing utility!

Is there a way to get the folder and filename completion characters to
work if running a cmd prompt via psexec?

I have tried setting completion characters in the following reg keys on
both the workstation and the server:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Command Processor
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Command Processor

info via:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310530&sd=tech

FYI: I entered a decimal value of 9 (for the tab key)

I even tried using specific credentials in the psexec command to
specify what account to run under. Still no luck.

Thanks for your time and info,

Josh Blair
Evergreen, CO

 

[Chuck]

Hello,

I have been experimenting with psexec from an XP workstation to a Win
2003 Server. What a amazing utility!

Is there a way to get the folder and filename completion characters to
work if running a cmd prompt via psexec?

I have tried setting completion characters in the following reg keys on
both the workstation and the server:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Command Processor
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Command Processor

info via:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310530&sd=tech

FYI: I entered a decimal value of 9 (for the tab key)

I even tried using specific credentials in the psexec command to
specify what account to run under. Still no luck.

Thanks for your time and info,

Josh Blair
Evergreen, CO

Josh,

Yes, don't SysInternals products rock? Here's hoping that Winternals stays out
of Microsoft forever!

You might have a better chance of getting an answer in the SysInternals blog -
I've seen technical issues like yours fielded there once or twice I think. Or
maybe it was their Forum.
<http://www.sysinternals.com/Forum>
http://www.sysinternals.com/Forum

Regardless, I note that there is now a new version of Process Explorer, so I
have to go check that out.

 

[josh]

Chuck,

Thanks for the tip on using the sysinternal's forum.

I posted the question here:
http://www.sysinternals.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4426&PN=1

Take Care,

Josh Blair
Evergreen, CO

 

[josh]

Hello again,

I still haven't found a solution to this issue. No replies on the
sysinternals forum. Just checking to see it anyone has any
ideas/recommendations.

Thanks,

Josh Blair
(e-mail address removed)

 

[Chuck]

Hello again,

I still haven't found a solution to this issue. No replies on the
sysinternals forum. Just checking to see it anyone has any
ideas/recommendations.

Thanks,

Josh Blair

Josh,

Instead of asking about "folder and filename completion characters", why not
tell us what you're trying to do? I've not, as far as I know, worked with
folder and filename completion characters. How are they necessary in PSExec?

 

[josh]

Chuck,

What I a looking for is a way to get the tab key to perform folder and
filename completion when running a remote cmd via psexec.

Essentially, to be able to change directories and select files in a
remote cmd (initiated via psexec).

For example:

psexec \\REMOTEMACHINE cmd

and then be able to type: CD\

C:\cd p+Tab ENTER

That would change to c:\Program Files\ on the remote machine

FYI: I posted this question on the SysInternals forum and got some
feedback:

http://www.sysinternals.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4426&PN=1

So it should work, but I haven't been able to reboot the server in
question and can't gain access to the registy for the logged on user on
this server. Until it reboots, I won't know if it works...

Thanks,

Josh Blair
Evergreen, CO

 

[Chuck]

Chuck,

What I a looking for is a way to get the tab key to perform folder and
filename completion when running a remote cmd via psexec.

Essentially, to be able to change directories and select files in a
remote cmd (initiated via psexec).

For example:

psexec \\REMOTEMACHINE cmd

and then be able to type: CD\

C:\cd p+Tab ENTER

That would change to c:\Program Files\ on the remote machine

FYI: I posted this question on the SysInternals forum and got some
feedback:

http://www.sysinternals.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4426&PN=1

So it should work, but I haven't been able to reboot the server in
question and can't gain access to the registy for the logged on user on
this server. Until it reboots, I won't know if it works...

Thanks,

Josh Blair
Evergreen, CO

Well, Josh,

One of the reasons why I do this is to learn new stuff. And you've just taught
me two new things:
# Using PSExec to open a remote command window (eek).
# The +Tab key combination (huh).
The +Tab key combination works, for me, on my local computer. But it doesn't
work in a PSExec command window. I'll look forward to seeing what you get from
your server.