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The thread discusses how to generate a list of installed programs on a Windows computer, with suggestions focusing on using a command in an elevated Command Prompt involving "wmic product get name,version | clip." The original poster seeks help in printing their program list and managing files after experiencing issues with account deletion and disk space. Responses clarify the command's function, providing step-by-step instructions and alternative methods for saving the list, with a generally helpful and constructive tone throughout.
The thread discusses how to generate a list of installed programs on a Windows computer, with suggestions focusing on using a command in an elevated Command Prompt involving "wmic product get name,version | clip." The original poster seeks help in printing their program list and managing files after experiencing issues with account deletion and disk space. Responses clarify the command's function, providing step-by-step instructions and alternative methods for saving the list, with a generally helpful and constructive tone throughout.
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BurrWalnut
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To list all programs this certainly works in Windows 7 and 10, but I cannot remember if it will work in XP, try it you can do no harm.
From an elevated Command Prompt, i.e. click the Windows Orb (Start) > All Programs > Accessories and right-click Command Prompt, then ‘Run as Administrator’. Type wmic product get name,version |clip (note the four spaces) and press Enter. It will take a little time to gather the information. When it has finished, open Notepad or Word, etc. and paste (Ctrl+V) the results into it. Then print it.
From an elevated Command Prompt, i.e. click the Windows Orb (Start) > All Programs > Accessories and right-click Command Prompt, then ‘Run as Administrator’. Type wmic product get name,version |clip (note the four spaces) and press Enter. It will take a little time to gather the information. When it has finished, open Notepad or Word, etc. and paste (Ctrl+V) the results into it. Then print it.
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Yes, in order to run a certain program I was advised to start a new account, but instead of existing with the old account it “erased” it, or so I thought.
A system scan later showed all the original programs and files but I could not open or erase them and they were using a serious chunk of my main drive. Nobody came up with an answer.
Later I opened windows in “safe” mode and there was the original account and the current one. I now want to print out a list of these and also a list of the programs and files on a thumb drive so I can delete some and free up my drive, hope this explains it. “prtscn” does nothing
Thanks
Yes, in order to run a certain program I was advised to start a new account, but instead of existing with the old account it “erased” it, or so I thought.
A system scan later showed all the original programs and files but I could not open or erase them and they were using a serious chunk of my main drive. Nobody came up with an answer.
Later I opened windows in “safe” mode and there was the original account and the current one. I now want to print out a list of these and also a list of the programs and files on a thumb drive so I can delete some and free up my drive, hope this explains it. “prtscn” does nothing
Thanks
Programs are stored outside of user profiles; however associated user data is stored within each user profile where the application has been used. If you're trying to remove programs they can be removed from any administrative user. Data can also be removed from any program provided you are logged in as an administrative user. If you can't delete the data you will need to take ownership recursively of the directories you wish to remove and then grant yourself or the administrators group full access. At that point you should be able to remove the data.
BurrWalnut
Essential Member
|clip is part of the command. The 4 spaces must be present in the command for it to work.
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