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Batch command tasklist for remote computer
To use the tasklist
command to get a list of processes running on a remote computer in a batch script, you can use the psexec
utility from Microsoft's PsTools suite. PsTools allows you to run commands on remote computers. Here's how you can do it:
Download PsTools:
If you haven't already, download PsTools from the Microsoft website and extract the contents to a directory on your computer.Open Command Prompt:
PressWin + R
, typecmd
, and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.Navigate to PsTools Directory:
Use thecd
command to navigate to the directory where you extracted the PsTools utilities. For example:batchcd C:\path\to\PsTools
Run
tasklist
withpsexec
:
Use thepsexec
command to runtasklist
on the remote computer. The syntax is as follows:batchpsexec \\RemoteComputerName tasklist
Replace
RemoteComputerName
with the name or IP address of the remote computer you want to query. For example:batchpsexec \\192.168.1.100 tasklist
The
psexec
command will executetasklist
on the remote computer and display the list of processes running on that computer.
Note that you need administrative privileges on the remote computer to run psexec
. Additionally, make sure you have appropriate network access and permissions to run commands remotely on the target computer.
Keep in mind that running commands on remote computers can have security implications, so use this method responsibly and with proper authorization.