Refreshing windows

[sc0rpi0]

Rephrasing of question:

Is it possible to create a batch file which when run refreshes windows.

For example, when I select "show hidden folders" in control panel, it takes my computer about a minute to automatically recognize this  Confused.

However, once I right click on my desktop and select "refresh" from the menu that pops up, the change is recognized instantly and my hidden folders are viewable. I am wondering if there is a way to create a batch file to automate the process of "refreshing." [Not referring to the web but to my pc]

Thanks very much.

[Sparda]

2000/XP/Vista doesn't have DOS just so you know.

Are you talking in the context of web pages?

[SomeoneE1se]

asking for help with the end result will get you better responses

because there maybe a way that will work just not the way you expect

[sc0rpi0]

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[Sparda]

Press F5?

You could kill and restart explorer.

[SomeoneE1se]

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that may be the MOST helpful post I've EVER seen EVER

[snakey]

He wants to re-run all windows programs like when you start up

[sc0rpi0]

Press F5?

You could kill and restart explorer.

Killing explorer is too slow for me.

I'm looking for something that does exactly what F5 does, only something that can be put in a batch file.

Sorry I have not been more clear.

[snakey]

Press F5.

[digip]

If you are not physically at the machine(which I guess is why your asking) you can list contents of folders, including hidden and system files with a bat script and out put it anywhere you want becasue why you would need to have something do F5 for you if your physically at the machine?

[SomeoneE1se]

If you are not physically at the machine(which I guess is why your asking) you can list contents of folders, including hidden and system files with a bat script and out put it anywhere you want becasue why you would need to have something do F5 for you if your physically at the machine?

yeah what he said

you still haven't told us what the end result you're looking for is

tell us that and then maybe we can help you

[digip]

you still haven't told us what the end result you're looking for is

tell us that and then maybe we can help you

QFE!

Where is Vako? I need one of his one-liner n00b killers right about now.

[sc0rpi0]

you still haven't told us what the end result you're looking for is

tell us that and then maybe we can help you

QFE!

Where is Vako? I need one of his one-liner n00b killers right about now.

Don't worry, you won't need him. I found a solution using nircmd.

Thanks anyway. Now for the explanation of why I asked this question:

I am constructing a self-progating hacksaw [For experimental purposes only  :-)]

Frankly, I've never hacksawed anyone or intend to.

When someone plugs an infected usb drive into their computer, I want to ensure that no one

knows that their usb drive has been modified. So, I have a batch file autorun which first hides the computer's

hidden and system files before installing the hacksaw. The registry change that must take place does not refresh fast enough for the

files to avoid detection. Obviously, I am not on the person's computer so I

can't just walk up and tap "F5." Not all computers have all hidden and system files hidden.

[SomeoneE1se]

you still haven't told us what the end result you're looking for is

tell us that and then maybe we can help you

QFE!

Where is Vako? I need one of his one-liner n00b killers right about now.

Don't worry, you won't need him. I found a solution using nircmd.

Thanks anyway. Now for the explanation of why I asked this question:

I am constructing a self-progating hacksaw [For experimental purposes only  :-)]

Frankly, I've never hacksawed anyone or intend to.

When someone plugs an infected usb drive into their computer, I want to ensure that no one

knows that their usb drive has been modified. So, I have a batch file autorun which first hides the computer's

hidden and system files before installing the hacksaw. The registry change that must take place does not refresh fast enough for the

files to avoid detection. Obviously, I am not on the person's computer so I

can't just walk up and tap "F5." Not all computers have all hidden and system files hidden.

but the ones that do will be MUCH more likely to notice

[sc0rpi0]

you still haven't told us what the end result you're looking for is

tell us that and then maybe we can help you

QFE!

Where is Vako? I need one of his one-liner n00b killers right about now.

Don't worry, you won't need him. I found a solution using nircmd.

Thanks anyway. Now for the explanation of why I asked this question:

I am constructing a self-progating hacksaw [For experimental purposes only  :-)]

Frankly, I've never hacksawed anyone or intend to.

When someone plugs an infected usb drive into their computer, I want to ensure that no one

knows that their usb drive has been modified. So, I have a batch file autorun which first hides the computer's

hidden and system files before installing the hacksaw. The registry change that must take place does not refresh fast enough for the

files to avoid detection. Obviously, I am not on the person's computer so I

can't just walk up and tap "F5." Not all computers have all hidden and system files hidden.

but the ones that do will be MUCH more likely to notice

Is there a way to quickly check if hiding system and hidden folders is on?

[SomeoneE1se]

I'm sure there is

my guess would be check the registry entry made to enable or disable