Open Documents One After The Other with Execian
Today I made changes to more than 30 category php files here on Ghacks. Instead of opening them one by one, I decided to test the freeware Execian for Windows, which offers functionality to automate part of the process. The program basically can load all selected files one by one in the default file viewer or a selected program.
Editing php files is just one example. While the program works really well for all development related files, it can also be used for Word or Excel documents, archive or log files, or any other type of document format that you may have the need to access or edit on your computer.
Execian
Execian is a free portable program for Windows that you can start right after you have extracted the archive contents on your system.
You can add documents to the program via drag and drop, or with a click on the plus icon and the selection of documents in the file browser. It is theoretically possible to add non-document formats to the list, but this does not work well. I have tested the program with avi and jpg files and the program did either display an error message or only one of the files in the default viewer.
Once you have added your documents to the list, you can select to run them in the default file viewer, or select a different file viewer from the list. The default viewer gives you the best flexibility in terms of format support. If you select a specific program instead, you need to make sure that it supports all the formats that you have added to the program listing.
You can then open the first document of the list in the selected viewer with a click on the open button. Once you are done editing or reading, you can close the window to have Execian open the next document in line. This is repeated until the last document has been opened and closed.
Closing Words
Execian can be an interesting program for users who often read or edit dozens of documents in succession. The program is very versatile in this regard, as it can open the selected documents in the default file viewer on the system.
Options to load all documents in a folder structure, and to save document lists for re-use would be handy additions.
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Does it come back after every “moment” update?
Yeah right.. Like this is going to stop defender from running =) This is comedy gold right here.
no ‘about the author’ paragraph?
For permanent disable defender is if removed complete from system no just change permission folder.
Just this is joke.
simpler, load Autoruns (SysInternals)
– filter “Defender”
– untag all entries
– reboot
nothing has changed since my 1st modification years ago
I wouldn’t disable Defender imho, it has too many hidden roots inside Windows itself. One time I tried to uninstall it using brute force scripts and then the Onedrive feature stopped working definitely. A reinstallation was needed and since those times I prefer to maintain Defender untouched. It’s a better method to install another antivirus and it will disable Defender in a safer and easier mode (e.g., Avast is the best in this way, and also Panda Cloud Free is good too).
You can not stop defender from running in background or remove it without some penalty. All you can do is to limit telemetry.
@borts,
It’s probably Smartscreen which is preventing WD from being disabled. Get rid of that and the problem should be solved: https://thegeekpage.com/disable-windows-defender-smartscreen/#How_to_disable_the_Windows_Defender_SmartScreen_via_Local_Group_Policy_Editor
Remove Windows and go for Linux.
Linux sucks dude. Besides it’s not comparable to Windows, these OSes are in different classes entirely.
I use Linux as my daily driver. It’s far more stable than Windows. When’s the last time you used Linux, 2010?
@basingstoke
You’re right, dude. Bro, linux is just a bunch of code that starts before the OS, dude. Brobrodude, that shit ain’t even got emojis, dudebrodudeman! Dudebro, it’s no way near as cool as Windows with its hardcoded abilities to make money off the user, bro. Yo brodude man, you’re the coolest dude ever man, bro. Dude.
Lol what? Windows 7 doesn’t come with any Emojis
Download Autoruns and remove the checkmark from Windows Defender. It doesn’t remove it, but it will never run. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/autoruns
Just use “Defender Control”:
https://www.sordum.org/9480/defender-control-v2-1/comment-page-1/#comments
Per this video,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLIjr7FyxZ8
it also works on Windows 11 too…
Win Defender, is completly the most succesful free-built in antivirus of Microsoft. Really nice product. Saved my ass a lot of times. Has updated malware database, completly strong defence
from whatever smart screen disables. Or if you want better and more upgrated (paid) program,
you can go further. But defender is always on your side.
Why would one disable Windows (or Microsoft) Defender in the first place?. I consider this to be playing with fire big time. Everybody knows that if one is using another A-V, Defender will be disabled on its own and won’t be in one’s way.
Why would I want to disable Windows Defender in the first place? It’s a great anti virus in my opinion. Been using it since Windows 8 and and never had a problem or a virus. Why mess with a good thing, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.
How a ridiculous article!
I am thoroughly stunned.
Why Should You Disable First-Party Windows Defender?
I can only think that it is “malice or perversely intention (want you to buy a third-party AV where you can expect a back margin)” to guide invalidation without showing the premise.
No sane company will use third-party closed source programs (such as AV).
As I thought, “Ghacks Technology News” seems to be coming to downfall.