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The tag 'syntax error' on WindowsForum.com covers user-reported issues where incorrect command syntax causes failures in Windows environments. Common scenarios include batch file scripting errors, such as misusing the SET /P variable assignment or the REN command when renaming system files like bootmgr. Users also encounter syntax errors in Windows system settings, for example when enabling System Protection on a drive, where an incorrect filename or volume label syntax prevents the operation. Additionally, the tag appears in discussions about legacy boot configuration files like boot.ini and assembly language code using XMMWORD directives. The content reflects troubleshooting for syntax problems in Windows 7, Windows 10, and development tools like VS2003.
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    Windows 10 CMD.EXE - How to fix command output into variable

    Hi! I tried to send command output to variable. I'm using is in Windows 10.1903 x64 I used syntax: SET /P variable= | command I used batch by context menu to get word, characters and lines count in text file using old WC tool (it's great). First I used only copying output into clipboard by...
    • MIRKOSOFT
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    • batch file character count clipboard cmd command output error resolution file path line count message command output path correction script help scripting set command syntax error text count variables wc tool windows 10 word count
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Rename a remote system file?

    Hey all! I'm a noob at writing batch files and have written a bunch, but my latest one is an odd one. I'm actually trying to break remote machines (for security reasons) by renaming the bootmgr system file and then shutting the machines down so they can no longer boot up. My batch file will map...
    • dsaum
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    • automation batch file bootmgr command line computer access error file renaming hard drive ip address net network permissions remote scripting security shutdown syntax error system files troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Programming and Scripting
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    Windows 2000 Equivalent of XMMWORD in VS2003

    We have a .asm file which uses XMMWORD. This is not getting compiled with VS2003. And we need to use VS2003 only. What is the equivalent of XMMWORD in VS2003. Any help would be appreciated. The code is as below: movdqu xmm0, XMMWORD PTR [eax] movdqa xmm2, XMMWORD PTR...
  4. badrobot

    VIDEO Old Tech + Young Gen = Syntax Error :)

    I don't know if this video have been shown here before but it's worth watching it again anyway. I laughed a lot on this one.
    • badrobot
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    • cultural entertainment generation humor media syntax error tech legacy technology video youth
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
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    Windows 7 Can not set system protection on a drive

    I'm running Windows7 Ultimate 64-bit. I went in to the control panel/System Protection to turn on Protection on the drive that contain my documents so I could use the "Restore Previous versions". When I attempted to do so I got an error stating "Could not apply settings for the following reason...
    • AirForce2117
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    • control panel documents drive error restore settings syntax error system protection volume label windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. Grub

    VIDEO Funny ArmA 2 Moment

    Hey all. I was editing a mission I'm currently making in ArmA 2 where the British medics attempts to help the civilians get interrupted by carbomb. Must have mistyped some syntax somewhere hey? Sorry about the quality.
    • Grub
    • Thread
    • arma 2 carbomb civilians gaming humor medic mission editing syntax error video youtube video
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
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    Windows Vista boot.ini/dual boot problem

    OK, new problem. I have searched high and low ALL DAY for how to add Vista to my boot.ini file. I know how to access it, and tried to write a syntax for loading Vista, but when I select it at startup, it goes blank and stays there. I can select XP fine and it works. The only info that showed up...
    • Zan.exe
    • Thread
    • bcdedit boot.ini bootloader dual boot operating system startup issues syntax error troubleshooting windows vista windows xp
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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