From Newsgroup: alt.comp.os.windows-11

sysinfo.bat
Outputs desired system information to console & to a timestamped log file.

This sysinfo.bat file outputs on my system everything I can think of
that doesn't require elevation. What's missing that you would want?

@echo off
REM Purpose: Outputs system information
REM sysinfo.bat (version 1.0 20250922) output system information
REM sysinfo.bat (version 1.1 20250923) added msinfo32 wrapper
REM sysinfo.bat (version 1.2 20250924) added hotfixes & installed programs,
REM firewall, winrm, secureboot, driver checks & write test
REM sysinfo.bat (version 1.3 20250925) added driverquery, secureboot
REM virtualization checks & directory existence/writability checks
REM sysinfo.bat (version 1.4 20250927) commented out WinRM checks
REM as they required elevated permissions. Kept all else.
REM Usage: double-click, Win+R, or run from cmd.
REM Outputs timestamped log (e.g., C:\data\sys\log\sysinfo20250927_123456.log)
REM Comment linelength limit ===================================================
:: CONFIGURATION
set MSINFO_TIMEOUT=60 REM seconds to wait for msinfo32 before fallback
set TARGET_HTTP=example.com
set TARGET_PING=8.8.8.8
set "LOGDIR=C:\data\sys\log" REM change if you prefer another directory

if "%1"=="__LOGGING__" goto :run_script

:: build timestamp (locale-safe for Windows 10)
for /f "tokens=1-4 delims=/ " %%a in ("%DATE%") do (
set DOW=%%a
set MM=%%b
set DD=%%c
set YYYY=%%d
)
for /f "tokens=1-3 delims=:." %%a in ("%TIME%") do (
set HH=%%a
set Min=%%b
set Sec=%%c
)
if "%HH:~0,1%"==" " set HH=0%HH:~1,1%

set LOGSTAMP=%YYYY%%MM%%DD%_%HH%%Min%%Sec%
set "LOGFILE=%LOGDIR%\sysinfo%LOGSTAMP%.log"
set "TMPTXT=%LOGDIR%\sysinfo%LOGSTAMP%.tmp"

:: Ensure required directories exist (creates LOGDIR and parents if needed)
if not exist "%LOGDIR%" (
md "%LOGDIR%" 2>nul
if errorlevel 1 echo WARNING: failed to create %LOGDIR%
)

:: Stream the second invocation live; Tee-Object writes an intermediate text file
powershell -NoProfile -Command ^
" & { & cmd /c '\"%~f0\" __LOGGING__' 2>&1 | Tee-Object -FilePath '%TMPTXT%' }"

:: Convert intermediate file to UTF-8 without BOM and remove temp
powershell -NoProfile -Command ^
" [System.IO.File]::WriteAllText('%LOGFILE%', (Get-Content -Raw -LiteralPath '%TMPTXT%'), (New-Object System.Text.UTF8Encoding($false))); Remove-Item -LiteralPath '%TMPTXT%' -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue"

echo.
echo Log created at %LOGFILE%
echo.
pause
exit /b

:run_script
echo [%DATE% %TIME%] sysinfo starting...
echo ==============================================

REM SECTION: invocation and basic info
echo script = %~f0
echo args = %*
echo COMSPEC = %COMSPEC%
echo current user = %USERNAME%\%USERDOMAIN%
echo user profile = %USERPROFILE%
echo local appdata = %LOCALAPPDATA%
echo temp = %TEMP%
echo

REM SECTION: ensure directories needed and test writability
REM Ensure the log directory exists and is writable by this user
echo -- Directory checks --
echo LOGDIR = %LOGDIR%
if exist "%LOGDIR%" ( echo LOGDIR exists ) else ( echo LOGDIR missing )
echo -- test write access to LOGDIR --

"%LOGDIR%\._sysinfo_dir_test" echo OK 2>nul || echo write test failed for %LOGDIR%

if exist "%LOGDIR%\._sysinfo_dir_test" del "%LOGDIR%\._sysinfo_dir_test" >nul 2>nul
echo REM If the write test fails, logs may not be saved.
echo

REM SECTION: OS and system info
echo -- OS basic --
ver
systeminfo | findstr /B /C:"OS Name" /C:"OS Version" /C:"System Boot Time" 2>nul || systeminfo | findstr /I "OS" 2>nul
echo

REM SECTION: Powershell and path
echo -- PowerShell and execution policy --
where powershell 2>nul || echo powershell NOTFOUND
powershell -NoProfile -Command "$PSVersionTable.PSVersion; Get-ExecutionPolicy -List" 2>nul || echo PowerShell info not available
echo

REM SECTION: environment and PATH
echo -- Environment variables --
echo PATH = %PATH%
echo PROGRAMFILES = %PROGRAMFILES%
echo PROGRAMFILES(X86) = %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%
echo PROGRAMDATA = %PROGRAMDATA%
echo TEMP = %TEMP%
echo

REM SECTION: filesystem and free space
echo -- Filesystem free space --
wmic logicaldisk get name,freespace,filesystem 2>nul
echo

REM SECTION: code page and locale
echo -- Code page and locale --
chcp
powershell -NoProfile -Command "[System.Globalization.CultureInfo]::InstalledUICulture.DisplayName" 2>nul
echo

REM SECTION: networking basics
echo -- Networking: adapters, routes, listeners --
ipconfig /all
echo ------------------------
route print
echo ------------------------
netstat -ano
echo ------------------------
echo -- DNS/HTTP check --
nslookup %TARGET_HTTP%
echo ------------------------
ping -n 4 %TARGET_PING%
echo

REM SECTION: proxy and WinHTTP settings
echo -- Proxy and WinHTTP --
reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings" /v ProxyEnable 2>nul
reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings" /v ProxyServer 2>nul
reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings" /v AutoConfigURL 2>nul
reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings" /v AutoDetect 2>nul
echo netsh winhttp show proxy
netsh winhttp show proxy
echo

REM SECTION: installed tools and versions
echo -- Installed tools (where/versions if present) --
where curl 2>nul || echo curl NOTFOUND
where git 2>nul || echo git NOTFOUND
where python 2>nul || echo python NOTFOUND
where node 2>nul || echo node NOTFOUND
where gvim 2>nul || echo gvim NOTFOUND
echo
where curl 2>nul && curl -s --version 2>nul || echo curl version unknown
echo

REM SECTION: installed hotfixes and programs
echo -- Installed hotfixes (quick list) --
wmic qfe get HotFixID,InstalledOn 2>nul || echo qfe list not available
echo
echo -- Installed programs (registry uninstall keys, compact) --
reg query "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall" /s /v DisplayName 2>nul | findstr /I /C:"DisplayName" || echo no registry uninstall info
echo

REM SECTION: firewall and remote config
echo -- Windows Firewall state --
netsh advfirewall show allprofiles state 2>nul
echo -- Firewall outbound block rules (summary) --
netsh advfirewall firewall show rule name=all | findstr /I /C:"Block" 2>nul
REM -- WinRM / Remote Management --
REM WinRM checks commented out per user request; enabling WinRM requires admin actions and firewall changes
REM winrm quickconfig 2>nul
echo

REM SECTION: services and scheduled tasks (summary)
echo -- Services summary --
sc query state= all | findstr /I /C:"SERVICE_NAME" /C:"DISPLAY_NAME" 2>nul
echo -- Scheduled tasks (verbose list) --
schtasks /query /fo LIST /v 2>nul
echo

REM SECTION: user rights and elevation
echo -- User rights --
whoami /groups
net session >nul 2>&1 && echo ELEVATED || echo NOT_ELEVATED
echo

REM SECTION: PATH search sample
echo -- PATH search sample --
where cmd 2>nul
where powershell 2>nul
where curl 2>nul
echo

REM SECTION: driver summary
echo -- Driver query (brief) --
driverquery /fo table /v 2>nul | findstr /I /C:"Driver" /C:"State" || echo driverquery not available
echo

REM ---------- msinfo32 with spinner and timeout using temporary PS script ----------
echo SECTION: msinfo32 brief report (may take a while)
set "MSINFO_TXT=%TEMP%\msinfo_report.txt"
if exist "%MSINFO_TXT%" del "%MSINFO_TXT%" >nul 2>&1

echo Running msinfo32 (may take up to %MSINFO_TIMEOUT% seconds)... please wait

:: create temporary PowerShell script (ASCII-safe)
set "PS1=%TEMP%\diag_msinfo_wrapper.ps1"

"%PS1%" (

echo $out = "%MSINFO_TXT%"
echo $timeout = %MSINFO_TIMEOUT%
echo $p = Start-Process -FilePath "msinfo32.exe" -ArgumentList "/report",$out -PassThru
echo $sw = [Diagnostics.Stopwatch]::StartNew()
echo while(-not (Test-Path $out) -and $sw.Elapsed.TotalSeconds -lt $timeout) {
echo Write-Host -NoNewline "."
echo Start-Sleep -Seconds 1
echo }
echo Write-Host ""
echo if(Test-Path $out) {
echo Write-Output "--- start msinfo32 report ---"
echo Get-Content -Path $out ^| Select-String -Pattern "^(System Model|System Manufacturer|BIOS Version|BIOS Date|OS Name|OS Version|System Type|Total Physical Memory|Available Physical Memory)" -SimpleMatch
echo Write-Output "--- end msinfo32 report ---"
echo } else {
echo Write-Output ("msinfo32 timed out after " + $timeout + " seconds; killing msinfo32 and showing compact WMI fallback")
echo try { Stop-Process -Id $p.Id -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue } catch {}
echo $f = Get-CimInstance Win32_ComputerSystem
echo $b = Get-CimInstance Win32_BIOS
echo Write-Output ("System Manufacturer: " + $f.Manufacturer)
echo Write-Output ("System Model: " + $f.Model)
echo Write-Output ("System Type: " + $f.SystemType)
echo Write-Output ("Total Physical Memory: " + ([math]::Round($f.TotalPhysicalMemory/1MB)) + " MB")
echo Write-Output ("BIOS Version: " + $b.SMBIOSBIOSVersion)
echo Write-Output ("BIOS Date: " + $b.ReleaseDate)
echo }
)

:: run the temporary PowerShell script
powershell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "%PS1%"

:: remove the temporary PowerShell script
del "%PS1%" >nul 2>&1

echo

REM SECTION: PowerShell Get-ComputerInfo selected fields
echo -- Get-ComputerInfo selected fields --
powershell -NoProfile -Command ^
" $ci = Get-ComputerInfo; ^
$props = 'CsName','WindowsProductName','WindowsVersion','OsBuildNumber','OsArchitecture','OsHotFixes','CsManufacturer','CsModel','CsSystemType','BiosManufacturer','BiosVersion','BiosReleaseDate','CsProcessors','CsTotalPhysicalMemory'; ^
foreach($p in $props) { if($ci.$p -ne $null) { Write-Output ($p + ': ' + ($ci.$p -join ', ')) } } " 2>nul || echo Get-ComputerInfo not available
echo

REM SECTION: Secure Boot and virtualization
echo -- Secure Boot and virtualization --
powershell -NoProfile -Command "if (Get-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\SecureBoot\\State -Name UEFISecureBootEnabled -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) { Write-Output 'SecureBoot: Enabled' } else { Write-Output 'SecureBoot: Disabled or not supported' }" 2>nul || echo SecureBoot check not available
powershell -NoProfile -Command "Get-CimInstance Win32_ComputerSystem | Select-Object -Property HypervisorPresent,TotalPhysicalMemory" 2>nul || echo virtualization info not available
echo

REM SECTION: important environment variables
echo USERNAME = %USERNAME%
echo USERDOMAIN = %USERDOMAIN%
echo COMPUTERNAME = %COMPUTERNAME%
echo HOMEDRIVE = %HOMEDRIVE%
echo HOMEPATH = %HOMEPATH%
echo USERPROFILE = %USERPROFILE%
echo LOCALAPPDATA = %LOCALAPPDATA%
echo PROGRAMFILES = %PROGRAMFILES%
echo PROGRAMFILES(X86) = %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%
echo PROGRAMDATA = %PROGRAMDATA%
echo PATH = %PATH%
echo

REM SECTION: script context and permissions
echo current directory = %CD%
echo script fullpath = %~f0
echo script drive = %~d0
echo script folder = %~dp0
echo args = %*
icacls "%LOGDIR%" 2>nul || echo icacls unavailable
echo

REM SECTION: final notes and guidance for readers
echo -- Notes --
echo 1) This script writes the final log as UTF-8 without BOM so modern tools can parse it.
echo 2) Save this batch file ANSI or UTF-8 without BOM to avoid BOM artifacts in cmd display.
echo 3) msinfo32 may take up to %MSINFO_TIMEOUT% seconds; the script shows a dot spinner and falls back to a WMI summary if timed out.
echo 4) TARGET_HTTP and TARGET_PING are configurable at the top of this file.
echo 5) If you attach the produced log, include the first 30 lines and any error sections.
echo
echo Please attach the produced log file sysinfo%LOGSTAMP%.log when asking for help.
echo ==============================================
exit /b
--
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Marion wrote on 9/27/2025 2:44 PM:

sysinfo.bat
Outputs desired system information to console & to a timestamped log file.

This sysinfo.bat file outputs on my system everything I can think of
that doesn't require elevation. What's missing that you would want?

@echo off
REM Purpose: Outputs system information
REM sysinfo.bat (version 1.0 20250922) output system information
REM sysinfo.bat (version 1.1 20250923) added msinfo32 wrapper
REM sysinfo.bat (version 1.2 20250924) added hotfixes & installed programs,
REM firewall, winrm, secureboot, driver checks & write test
REM sysinfo.bat (version 1.3 20250925) added driverquery, secureboot
REM virtualization checks & directory existence/writability checks
REM sysinfo.bat (version 1.4 20250927) commented out WinRM checks
REM as they required elevated permissions. Kept all else.
REM Usage: double-click, Win+R, or run from cmd.
REM Outputs timestamped log (e.g., C:\data\sys\log\sysinfo20250927_123456.log)
REM Comment linelength limit ===================================================
:: CONFIGURATION
set MSINFO_TIMEOUT=60 REM seconds to wait for msinfo32 before fallback
set TARGET_HTTP=example.com
set TARGET_PING=8.8.8.8
set "LOGDIR=C:\data\sys\log" REM change if you prefer another directory

if "%1"=="__LOGGING__" goto :run_script

:: build timestamp (locale-safe for Windows 10)
for /f "tokens=1-4 delims=/ " %%a in ("%DATE%") do (
set DOW=%%a
set MM=%%b
set DD=%%c
set YYYY=%%d
)
for /f "tokens=1-3 delims=:." %%a in ("%TIME%") do (
set HH=%%a
set Min=%%b
set Sec=%%c
)
if "%HH:~0,1%"==" " set HH=0%HH:~1,1%

set LOGSTAMP=%YYYY%%MM%%DD%_%HH%%Min%%Sec%
set "LOGFILE=%LOGDIR%\sysinfo%LOGSTAMP%.log"
set "TMPTXT=%LOGDIR%\sysinfo%LOGSTAMP%.tmp"

:: Ensure required directories exist (creates LOGDIR and parents if needed)
if not exist "%LOGDIR%" (
md "%LOGDIR%" 2>nul
if errorlevel 1 echo WARNING: failed to create %LOGDIR%
)

:: Stream the second invocation live; Tee-Object writes an intermediate text file
powershell -NoProfile -Command ^
" & { & cmd /c '\"%~f0\" __LOGGING__' 2>&1 | Tee-Object -FilePath '%TMPTXT%' }"

:: Convert intermediate file to UTF-8 without BOM and remove temp
powershell -NoProfile -Command ^
" [System.IO.File]::WriteAllText('%LOGFILE%', (Get-Content -Raw -LiteralPath '%TMPTXT%'), (New-Object System.Text.UTF8Encoding($false))); Remove-Item -LiteralPath '%TMPTXT%' -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue"

echo.
echo Log created at %LOGFILE%
echo.
pause
exit /b

:run_script
echo [%DATE% %TIME%] sysinfo starting...
echo ==============================================

REM SECTION: invocation and basic info
echo script = %~f0
echo args = %*
echo COMSPEC = %COMSPEC%
echo current user = %USERNAME%\%USERDOMAIN%
echo user profile = %USERPROFILE%
echo local appdata = %LOCALAPPDATA%
echo temp = %TEMP%
echo

REM SECTION: ensure directories needed and test writability
REM Ensure the log directory exists and is writable by this user
echo -- Directory checks --
echo LOGDIR = %LOGDIR%
if exist "%LOGDIR%" ( echo LOGDIR exists ) else ( echo LOGDIR missing )
echo -- test write access to LOGDIR --
> "%LOGDIR%\._sysinfo_dir_test" echo OK 2>nul || echo write test failed for %LOGDIR%
if exist "%LOGDIR%\._sysinfo_dir_test" del "%LOGDIR%\._sysinfo_dir_test" >nul 2>nul
echo REM If the write test fails, logs may not be saved.
echo

REM SECTION: OS and system info
echo -- OS basic --
ver
systeminfo | findstr /B /C:"OS Name" /C:"OS Version" /C:"System Boot Time" 2>nul || systeminfo | findstr /I "OS" 2>nul
echo

REM SECTION: Powershell and path
echo -- PowerShell and execution policy --
where powershell 2>nul || echo powershell NOTFOUND
powershell -NoProfile -Command "$PSVersionTable.PSVersion; Get-ExecutionPolicy -List" 2>nul || echo PowerShell info not available
echo

REM SECTION: environment and PATH
echo -- Environment variables --
echo PATH = %PATH%
echo PROGRAMFILES = %PROGRAMFILES%
echo PROGRAMFILES(X86) = %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%
echo PROGRAMDATA = %PROGRAMDATA%
echo TEMP = %TEMP%
echo

REM SECTION: filesystem and free space
echo -- Filesystem free space --
wmic logicaldisk get name,freespace,filesystem 2>nul
echo

REM SECTION: code page and locale
echo -- Code page and locale --
chcp
powershell -NoProfile -Command "[System.Globalization.CultureInfo]::InstalledUICulture.DisplayName" 2>nul
echo

REM SECTION: networking basics
echo -- Networking: adapters, routes, listeners --
ipconfig /all
echo ------------------------
route print
echo ------------------------
netstat -ano
echo ------------------------
echo -- DNS/HTTP check --
nslookup %TARGET_HTTP%
echo ------------------------
ping -n 4 %TARGET_PING%
echo

REM SECTION: proxy and WinHTTP settings
echo -- Proxy and WinHTTP --
reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings" /v ProxyEnable 2>nul
reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings" /v ProxyServer 2>nul
reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings" /v AutoConfigURL 2>nul
reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings" /v AutoDetect 2>nul
echo netsh winhttp show proxy
netsh winhttp show proxy
echo

REM SECTION: installed tools and versions
echo -- Installed tools (where/versions if present) --
where curl 2>nul || echo curl NOTFOUND
where git 2>nul || echo git NOTFOUND
where python 2>nul || echo python NOTFOUND
where node 2>nul || echo node NOTFOUND
where gvim 2>nul || echo gvim NOTFOUND
echo
where curl 2>nul && curl -s --version 2>nul || echo curl version unknown
echo

REM SECTION: installed hotfixes and programs
echo -- Installed hotfixes (quick list) --
wmic qfe get HotFixID,InstalledOn 2>nul || echo qfe list not available
echo
echo -- Installed programs (registry uninstall keys, compact) --
reg query "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall" /s /v DisplayName 2>nul | findstr /I /C:"DisplayName" || echo no registry uninstall info
echo

REM SECTION: firewall and remote config
echo -- Windows Firewall state --
netsh advfirewall show allprofiles state 2>nul
echo -- Firewall outbound block rules (summary) --
netsh advfirewall firewall show rule name=all | findstr /I /C:"Block" 2>nul
REM -- WinRM / Remote Management --
REM WinRM checks commented out per user request; enabling WinRM requires admin actions and firewall changes
REM winrm quickconfig 2>nul
echo

REM SECTION: services and scheduled tasks (summary)
echo -- Services summary --
sc query state= all | findstr /I /C:"SERVICE_NAME" /C:"DISPLAY_NAME" 2>nul
echo -- Scheduled tasks (verbose list) --
schtasks /query /fo LIST /v 2>nul
echo

REM SECTION: user rights and elevation
echo -- User rights --
whoami /groups
net session >nul 2>&1 && echo ELEVATED || echo NOT_ELEVATED
echo

REM SECTION: PATH search sample
echo -- PATH search sample --
where cmd 2>nul
where powershell 2>nul
where curl 2>nul
echo

REM SECTION: driver summary
echo -- Driver query (brief) --
driverquery /fo table /v 2>nul | findstr /I /C:"Driver" /C:"State" || echo driverquery not available
echo

REM ---------- msinfo32 with spinner and timeout using temporary PS script ----------
echo SECTION: msinfo32 brief report (may take a while)
set "MSINFO_TXT=%TEMP%\msinfo_report.txt"
if exist "%MSINFO_TXT%" del "%MSINFO_TXT%" >nul 2>&1

echo Running msinfo32 (may take up to %MSINFO_TIMEOUT% seconds)... please wait

:: create temporary PowerShell script (ASCII-safe)
set "PS1=%TEMP%\diag_msinfo_wrapper.ps1"
> "%PS1%" (
echo $out = "%MSINFO_TXT%"
echo $timeout = %MSINFO_TIMEOUT%
echo $p = Start-Process -FilePath "msinfo32.exe" -ArgumentList "/report",$out -PassThru
echo $sw = [Diagnostics.Stopwatch]::StartNew()
echo while(-not (Test-Path $out) -and $sw.Elapsed.TotalSeconds -lt $timeout) {
echo Write-Host -NoNewline "."
echo Start-Sleep -Seconds 1
echo }
echo Write-Host ""
echo if(Test-Path $out) {
echo Write-Output "--- start msinfo32 report ---"
echo Get-Content -Path $out ^| Select-String -Pattern "^(System Model|System Manufacturer|BIOS Version|BIOS Date|OS Name|OS Version|System Type|Total Physical Memory|Available Physical Memory)" -SimpleMatch
echo Write-Output "--- end msinfo32 report ---"
echo } else {
echo Write-Output ("msinfo32 timed out after " + $timeout + " seconds; killing msinfo32 and showing compact WMI fallback")
echo try { Stop-Process -Id $p.Id -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue } catch {}
echo $f = Get-CimInstance Win32_ComputerSystem
echo $b = Get-CimInstance Win32_BIOS
echo Write-Output ("System Manufacturer: " + $f.Manufacturer)
echo Write-Output ("System Model: " + $f.Model)
echo Write-Output ("System Type: " + $f.SystemType)
echo Write-Output ("Total Physical Memory: " + ([math]::Round($f.TotalPhysicalMemory/1MB)) + " MB")
echo Write-Output ("BIOS Version: " + $b.SMBIOSBIOSVersion)
echo Write-Output ("BIOS Date: " + $b.ReleaseDate)
echo }
)

:: run the temporary PowerShell script
powershell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "%PS1%"

:: remove the temporary PowerShell script
del "%PS1%" >nul 2>&1

echo

REM SECTION: PowerShell Get-ComputerInfo selected fields
echo -- Get-ComputerInfo selected fields --
powershell -NoProfile -Command ^
" $ci = Get-ComputerInfo; ^
$props = 'CsName','WindowsProductName','WindowsVersion','OsBuildNumber','OsArchitecture','OsHotFixes','CsManufacturer','CsModel','CsSystemType','BiosManufacturer','BiosVersion','BiosReleaseDate','CsProcessors','CsTotalPhysicalMemory'; ^
foreach($p in $props) { if($ci.$p -ne $null) { Write-Output ($p + ': ' + ($ci.$p -join ', ')) } } " 2>nul || echo Get-ComputerInfo not available
echo

REM SECTION: Secure Boot and virtualization
echo -- Secure Boot and virtualization --
powershell -NoProfile -Command "if (Get-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\SecureBoot\\State -Name UEFISecureBootEnabled -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) { Write-Output 'SecureBoot: Enabled' } else { Write-Output 'SecureBoot: Disabled or not supported' }" 2>nul || echo SecureBoot check not available
powershell -NoProfile -Command "Get-CimInstance Win32_ComputerSystem | Select-Object -Property HypervisorPresent,TotalPhysicalMemory" 2>nul || echo virtualization info not available
echo

REM SECTION: important environment variables
echo USERNAME = %USERNAME%
echo USERDOMAIN = %USERDOMAIN%
echo COMPUTERNAME = %COMPUTERNAME%
echo HOMEDRIVE = %HOMEDRIVE%
echo HOMEPATH = %HOMEPATH%
echo USERPROFILE = %USERPROFILE%
echo LOCALAPPDATA = %LOCALAPPDATA%
echo PROGRAMFILES = %PROGRAMFILES%
echo PROGRAMFILES(X86) = %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%
echo PROGRAMDATA = %PROGRAMDATA%
echo PATH = %PATH%
echo

REM SECTION: script context and permissions
echo current directory = %CD%
echo script fullpath = %~f0
echo script drive = %~d0
echo script folder = %~dp0
echo args = %*
icacls "%LOGDIR%" 2>nul || echo icacls unavailable
echo

REM SECTION: final notes and guidance for readers
echo -- Notes --
echo 1) This script writes the final log as UTF-8 without BOM so modern tools can parse it.
echo 2) Save this batch file ANSI or UTF-8 without BOM to avoid BOM artifacts in cmd display.
echo 3) msinfo32 may take up to %MSINFO_TIMEOUT% seconds; the script shows a dot spinner and falls back to a WMI summary if timed out.
echo 4) TARGET_HTTP and TARGET_PING are configurable at the top of this file.
echo 5) If you attach the produced log, include the first 30 lines and any error sections.
echo
echo Please attach the produced log file sysinfo%LOGSTAMP%.log when asking for help.
echo ==============================================
exit /b

I dunno man, but there sure are a lot of echoes in there :)

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From Newsgroup: alt.comp.os.windows-11

On 9/27/2025 3:44 PM, Marion wrote:

sysinfo.bat
Outputs desired system information to console & to a timestamped log file.

This sysinfo.bat file outputs on my system everything I can think of
that doesn't require elevation. What's missing that you would want?

@echo off
REM Purpose: Outputs system information
REM sysinfo.bat (version 1.0 20250922) output system information
REM sysinfo.bat (version 1.1 20250923) added msinfo32 wrapper
REM sysinfo.bat (version 1.2 20250924) added hotfixes & installed programs,
REM firewall, winrm, secureboot, driver checks & write test
REM sysinfo.bat (version 1.3 20250925) added driverquery, secureboot
REM virtualization checks & directory existence/writability checks
REM sysinfo.bat (version 1.4 20250927) commented out WinRM checks
REM as they required elevated permissions. Kept all else.
REM Usage: double-click, Win+R, or run from cmd.
REM Outputs timestamped log (e.g., C:\data\sys\log\sysinfo20250927_123456.log)
REM Comment linelength limit ===================================================
:: CONFIGURATION
set MSINFO_TIMEOUT=60 REM seconds to wait for msinfo32 before fallback
set TARGET_HTTP=example.com
set TARGET_PING=8.8.8.8
set "LOGDIR=C:\data\sys\log" REM change if you prefer another directory

if "%1"=="__LOGGING__" goto :run_script

:: build timestamp (locale-safe for Windows 10)
for /f "tokens=1-4 delims=/ " %%a in ("%DATE%") do (
set DOW=%%a
set MM=%%b
set DD=%%c
set YYYY=%%d
)
for /f "tokens=1-3 delims=:." %%a in ("%TIME%") do (
set HH=%%a
set Min=%%b
set Sec=%%c
)
if "%HH:~0,1%"==" " set HH=0%HH:~1,1%

set LOGSTAMP=%YYYY%%MM%%DD%_%HH%%Min%%Sec%
set "LOGFILE=%LOGDIR%\sysinfo%LOGSTAMP%.log"
set "TMPTXT=%LOGDIR%\sysinfo%LOGSTAMP%.tmp"

:: Ensure required directories exist (creates LOGDIR and parents if needed)
if not exist "%LOGDIR%" (
md "%LOGDIR%" 2>nul
if errorlevel 1 echo WARNING: failed to create %LOGDIR%
)

:: Stream the second invocation live; Tee-Object writes an intermediate text file
powershell -NoProfile -Command ^
" & { & cmd /c '\"%~f0\" __LOGGING__' 2>&1 | Tee-Object -FilePath '%TMPTXT%' }"

:: Convert intermediate file to UTF-8 without BOM and remove temp
powershell -NoProfile -Command ^
" [System.IO.File]::WriteAllText('%LOGFILE%', (Get-Content -Raw -LiteralPath '%TMPTXT%'), (New-Object System.Text.UTF8Encoding($false))); Remove-Item -LiteralPath '%TMPTXT%' -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue"

echo.
echo Log created at %LOGFILE%
echo.
pause
exit /b

:run_script
echo [%DATE% %TIME%] sysinfo starting...
echo ==============================================

REM SECTION: invocation and basic info
echo script = %~f0
echo args = %*
echo COMSPEC = %COMSPEC%
echo current user = %USERNAME%\%USERDOMAIN%
echo user profile = %USERPROFILE%
echo local appdata = %LOCALAPPDATA%
echo temp = %TEMP%
echo

REM SECTION: ensure directories needed and test writability
REM Ensure the log directory exists and is writable by this user
echo -- Directory checks --
echo LOGDIR = %LOGDIR%
if exist "%LOGDIR%" ( echo LOGDIR exists ) else ( echo LOGDIR missing )
echo -- test write access to LOGDIR --
> "%LOGDIR%\._sysinfo_dir_test" echo OK 2>nul || echo write test failed for %LOGDIR%
if exist "%LOGDIR%\._sysinfo_dir_test" del "%LOGDIR%\._sysinfo_dir_test" >nul 2>nul
echo REM If the write test fails, logs may not be saved.
echo

REM SECTION: OS and system info
echo -- OS basic --
ver
systeminfo | findstr /B /C:"OS Name" /C:"OS Version" /C:"System Boot Time" 2>nul || systeminfo | findstr /I "OS" 2>nul
echo

REM SECTION: Powershell and path
echo -- PowerShell and execution policy --
where powershell 2>nul || echo powershell NOTFOUND
powershell -NoProfile -Command "$PSVersionTable.PSVersion; Get-ExecutionPolicy -List" 2>nul || echo PowerShell info not available
echo

REM SECTION: environment and PATH
echo -- Environment variables --
echo PATH = %PATH%
echo PROGRAMFILES = %PROGRAMFILES%
echo PROGRAMFILES(X86) = %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%
echo PROGRAMDATA = %PROGRAMDATA%
echo TEMP = %TEMP%
echo

REM SECTION: filesystem and free space
echo -- Filesystem free space --
wmic logicaldisk get name,freespace,filesystem 2>nul
echo

REM SECTION: code page and locale
echo -- Code page and locale --
chcp
powershell -NoProfile -Command "[System.Globalization.CultureInfo]::InstalledUICulture.DisplayName" 2>nul
echo

REM SECTION: networking basics
echo -- Networking: adapters, routes, listeners --
ipconfig /all
echo ------------------------
route print
echo ------------------------
netstat -ano
echo ------------------------
echo -- DNS/HTTP check --
nslookup %TARGET_HTTP%
echo ------------------------
ping -n 4 %TARGET_PING%
echo

REM SECTION: proxy and WinHTTP settings
echo -- Proxy and WinHTTP --
reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings" /v ProxyEnable 2>nul
reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings" /v ProxyServer 2>nul
reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings" /v AutoConfigURL 2>nul
reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings" /v AutoDetect 2>nul
echo netsh winhttp show proxy
netsh winhttp show proxy
echo

REM SECTION: installed tools and versions
echo -- Installed tools (where/versions if present) --
where curl 2>nul || echo curl NOTFOUND
where git 2>nul || echo git NOTFOUND
where python 2>nul || echo python NOTFOUND
where node 2>nul || echo node NOTFOUND
where gvim 2>nul || echo gvim NOTFOUND
echo
where curl 2>nul && curl -s --version 2>nul || echo curl version unknown
echo

REM SECTION: installed hotfixes and programs
echo -- Installed hotfixes (quick list) --
wmic qfe get HotFixID,InstalledOn 2>nul || echo qfe list not available
echo
echo -- Installed programs (registry uninstall keys, compact) --
reg query "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall" /s /v DisplayName 2>nul | findstr /I /C:"DisplayName" || echo no registry uninstall info
echo

REM SECTION: firewall and remote config
echo -- Windows Firewall state --
netsh advfirewall show allprofiles state 2>nul
echo -- Firewall outbound block rules (summary) --
netsh advfirewall firewall show rule name=all | findstr /I /C:"Block" 2>nul
REM -- WinRM / Remote Management --
REM WinRM checks commented out per user request; enabling WinRM requires admin actions and firewall changes
REM winrm quickconfig 2>nul
echo

REM SECTION: services and scheduled tasks (summary)
echo -- Services summary --
sc query state= all | findstr /I /C:"SERVICE_NAME" /C:"DISPLAY_NAME" 2>nul
echo -- Scheduled tasks (verbose list) --
schtasks /query /fo LIST /v 2>nul
echo

REM SECTION: user rights and elevation
echo -- User rights --
whoami /groups
net session >nul 2>&1 && echo ELEVATED || echo NOT_ELEVATED
echo

REM SECTION: PATH search sample
echo -- PATH search sample --
where cmd 2>nul
where powershell 2>nul
where curl 2>nul
echo

REM SECTION: driver summary
echo -- Driver query (brief) --
driverquery /fo table /v 2>nul | findstr /I /C:"Driver" /C:"State" || echo driverquery not available
echo

REM ---------- msinfo32 with spinner and timeout using temporary PS script ----------
echo SECTION: msinfo32 brief report (may take a while)
set "MSINFO_TXT=%TEMP%\msinfo_report.txt"
if exist "%MSINFO_TXT%" del "%MSINFO_TXT%" >nul 2>&1

echo Running msinfo32 (may take up to %MSINFO_TIMEOUT% seconds)... please wait

:: create temporary PowerShell script (ASCII-safe)
set "PS1=%TEMP%\diag_msinfo_wrapper.ps1"
> "%PS1%" (
echo $out = "%MSINFO_TXT%"
echo $timeout = %MSINFO_TIMEOUT%
echo $p = Start-Process -FilePath "msinfo32.exe" -ArgumentList "/report",$out -PassThru
echo $sw = [Diagnostics.Stopwatch]::StartNew()
echo while(-not (Test-Path $out) -and $sw.Elapsed.TotalSeconds -lt $timeout) {
echo Write-Host -NoNewline "."
echo Start-Sleep -Seconds 1
echo }
echo Write-Host ""
echo if(Test-Path $out) {
echo Write-Output "--- start msinfo32 report ---"
echo Get-Content -Path $out ^| Select-String -Pattern "^(System Model|System Manufacturer|BIOS Version|BIOS Date|OS Name|OS Version|System Type|Total Physical Memory|Available Physical Memory)" -SimpleMatch
echo Write-Output "--- end msinfo32 report ---"
echo } else {
echo Write-Output ("msinfo32 timed out after " + $timeout + " seconds; killing msinfo32 and showing compact WMI fallback")
echo try { Stop-Process -Id $p.Id -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue } catch {}
echo $f = Get-CimInstance Win32_ComputerSystem
echo $b = Get-CimInstance Win32_BIOS
echo Write-Output ("System Manufacturer: " + $f.Manufacturer)
echo Write-Output ("System Model: " + $f.Model)
echo Write-Output ("System Type: " + $f.SystemType)
echo Write-Output ("Total Physical Memory: " + ([math]::Round($f.TotalPhysicalMemory/1MB)) + " MB")
echo Write-Output ("BIOS Version: " + $b.SMBIOSBIOSVersion)
echo Write-Output ("BIOS Date: " + $b.ReleaseDate)
echo }
)

:: run the temporary PowerShell script
powershell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "%PS1%"

:: remove the temporary PowerShell script
del "%PS1%" >nul 2>&1

echo

REM SECTION: PowerShell Get-ComputerInfo selected fields
echo -- Get-ComputerInfo selected fields --
powershell -NoProfile -Command ^
" $ci = Get-ComputerInfo; ^
$props = 'CsName','WindowsProductName','WindowsVersion','OsBuildNumber','OsArchitecture','OsHotFixes','CsManufacturer','CsModel','CsSystemType','BiosManufacturer','BiosVersion','BiosReleaseDate','CsProcessors','CsTotalPhysicalMemory'; ^
foreach($p in $props) { if($ci.$p -ne $null) { Write-Output ($p + ': ' + ($ci.$p -join ', ')) } } " 2>nul || echo Get-ComputerInfo not available
echo

REM SECTION: Secure Boot and virtualization
echo -- Secure Boot and virtualization --
powershell -NoProfile -Command "if (Get-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\SecureBoot\\State -Name UEFISecureBootEnabled -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) { Write-Output 'SecureBoot: Enabled' } else { Write-Output 'SecureBoot: Disabled or not supported' }" 2>nul || echo SecureBoot check not available
powershell -NoProfile -Command "Get-CimInstance Win32_ComputerSystem | Select-Object -Property HypervisorPresent,TotalPhysicalMemory" 2>nul || echo virtualization info not available
echo

REM SECTION: important environment variables
echo USERNAME = %USERNAME%
echo USERDOMAIN = %USERDOMAIN%
echo COMPUTERNAME = %COMPUTERNAME%
echo HOMEDRIVE = %HOMEDRIVE%
echo HOMEPATH = %HOMEPATH%
echo USERPROFILE = %USERPROFILE%
echo LOCALAPPDATA = %LOCALAPPDATA%
echo PROGRAMFILES = %PROGRAMFILES%
echo PROGRAMFILES(X86) = %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%
echo PROGRAMDATA = %PROGRAMDATA%
echo PATH = %PATH%
echo

REM SECTION: script context and permissions
echo current directory = %CD%
echo script fullpath = %~f0
echo script drive = %~d0
echo script folder = %~dp0
echo args = %*
icacls "%LOGDIR%" 2>nul || echo icacls unavailable
echo

REM SECTION: final notes and guidance for readers
echo -- Notes --
echo 1) This script writes the final log as UTF-8 without BOM so modern tools can parse it.
echo 2) Save this batch file ANSI or UTF-8 without BOM to avoid BOM artifacts in cmd display.
echo 3) msinfo32 may take up to %MSINFO_TIMEOUT% seconds; the script shows a dot spinner and falls back to a WMI summary if timed out.
echo 4) TARGET_HTTP and TARGET_PING are configurable at the top of this file.
echo 5) If you attach the produced log, include the first 30 lines and any error sections.
echo
echo Please attach the produced log file sysinfo%LOGSTAMP%.log when asking for help.
echo ==============================================
exit /b

Why write a batch when free Speccy will do the job and save info in a file ? --- Synchronet 3.21a-Linux NewsLink 1.2

From Newsgroup: alt.comp.os.windows-11

On 9/27/2025 3:44 PM, Marion wrote:

sysinfo.bat

Why write a batch when free Speccy will do the job and save info in a file ? --- Synchronet 3.21a-Linux NewsLink 1.2

From Newsgroup: alt.comp.os.windows-11

Zaidy036 wrote:

Why write a batch when free Speccy will do the job and save info in a file ?

That's a rather apropos and quite valid question for you to ask of me. Especially since I didn't post the file in the context of how it's used.

So I apologize for not providing a longer description of why it's useful.
The two approaches are completely different. In almost every way they are.

First off, while I've long ago installed Speccy for system output...
<https://i.postimg.cc/bJgzBZDb/system.jpg> menu > hw > system > speccy

Speccy performs checks & outputs that sysinfo.bat does doesn't and vice
versa, where the command of the output & customization is not equivalent.

The reason for the sysinfo.bat file is control.
You control what it outputs.

You control the script to output just what you need for any given task.

It should be noted I automate everything, so when I'm setting up scripts to turn things on and off, I need to know if they're doing it correctly using sections of this file. Every time I run automation, I have to run checks afterward.

For example, to set all the various registry keys for proxies, I run:
Win+R > startproxy
And to stop that proxy (& reset all the myriad things it sets) I run:
Win+R > stopproxy
But then I have to make sure everything is unset afterward, so I run:
Win+R > checkproxy

I do this scores of times a day for various programs like my automatic
random timezone setter (thanks to Herbert) and my automatic VPN switcher (thanks to Marik Novotny) and my automatic dummy browser switcher, etc.

If a sequence is 10 steps, I reduce it to 5, and then to 2 and then 1.

Essentially what I do is write scripts like the following which incorporate much of what was in the all-encompassing sysinfo.bat file does for logging.

@echo off
REM C:\data\sys\batch\checkproxy.bat 20250916
REM This is version 2.2
REM Custom unified Windows proxy diagnostic tool
REM v1.0 lists WinINET manual proxy, WinHTTP proxy, PAC/AutoDetect
REM v1.1 replaces echo. with echo( to avoid command misinterpretation
REM v1.2 adds PAC file existence check and SHA256 hash logging (114 lines)
REM v1.3 (152 lines) adds debugging (section 9)
REM v1.4 (161 lines) adds more debugging (section 10)
REM v1.5 (182 lines) adds more debugging (section 11)
REM v1.6 (204 lines) adds command reference (section 12)
REM v1.7 (205 lines) Added example.com which is reserved for demos/tests.
REM v1.8 (217 lines) Added check for freegate proxy in addition to psiphon
REM v1.9 (231 lines) Added output in final report to add freegate logging
REM v2.0 (271 lines) adds timestamped log (checkproxyYYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.log)
REM v2.1 (285 lines) parameterized HTTP port for freegate 8580 & psiphon 3736
REM v2.2 (299 lines) parameterized all the proxy ports throughout
REM Comment linelength limit ==================================================
REM 567890 1234567890 1234567890 1234567890 1234567890 1234567890 1234567890 12
:: Normally the pac file is served by a web server.
:: This script doesn't rely on Windows successfully fetching the PAC file
:: via HTTP. Instead, it Sets the registry key to point to the PAC URL
:: It assumes the PAC logic is known & trusted.
:: It uses proxy.cmd to apply proxy settings directly,
:: bypassing the need for Windows to interpret the PAC file
:: So even if http://127.0.0.1/proxy.pac isnot actually being served
:: by a web server, the system still behaves as if it is because the
:: tooling here enforces the logic manually.
:: This is the where Windows typically looks for the PAC script URL.
:: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\
:: AutoConfigURL = http://127.0.0.1/proxy.pac
:: That tells Windows to fetch the PAC file from your own machine via HTTP
:: http://127.0.0.1/proxy.pac
:: C:\data\sys\batch\proxy.pac
:: curl http://127.0.0.1/proxy.pac
::
:: You could point to the actual pac file but that's less universal
:: AutoConfigURL = file:///C:/data/sys/batch/proxy.pac
::
:: C:\app\network\psiphon\psiphon3.exe -mode=socks
:: Win+I > Settings > Network & Internet > Proxy > Manual proxy setup = on
:: Automatic proxy setup
:: Automatically detect settings = on
:: Use setup script = on
:: Script address = http://127.0.0.1/proxy.pac
:: Manual proxy setup
:: Use a proxy server = on
:: Address http=127.0.0.1:3736;https=127.0.0.1:3736;socks=127.0.0.1:1080
:: Port = <blank>
:: Use the proxy server except for addresses that start with the following entries. Use semicolons (;) to separate entries.
:: 10.*;172.16.*;172.17.*;172.18.*;172.19.*;172.20.*;172.21.*;172.22.*;172.23.*;172.24.*;172.25.*;172.26.*;172.27.*;172.28.*;172.29.*;172.30.*;172.31.*;192.168.*;169.254.*;[fc*];[fd*];[fe8*];[fe9*];[fea*];[feb*]
:: [x]Don't use the proxy server for local (intranet) addresses
::
:: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\AutoConfigURL
:: AutoConfigURL = http://127.0.0.1/proxy.pac
::
:: C:\data\sys\batch\proxy.pac
::
:: Final Result
:: WinINET: Enabled and pointing to Psiphon
:: WinHTTP: Synced to match WinINET
:: PAC: Registry keys set, logic assumed, Auto-Detect enabled
:: The system is now fully aligned across all proxy layers.
::
REM BELOW is the log wrapper (console output saved to a timestamped file) v2p0
set "LOGDIR=C:\data\sys\log"

if "%1"=="__LOGGING__" goto :run_script

for /f "tokens=1-4 delims=/ " %%a in ("%DATE%") do (
set DOW=%%a
set MM=%%b
set DD=%%c
set YYYY=%%d
)
for /f "tokens=1-3 delims=:." %%a in ("%TIME%") do (
set HH=%%a
set Min=%%b
set Sec=%%c
)
if "%HH:~0,1%"==" " set HH=0%HH:~1,1%

set LOGSTAMP=%YYYY%%MM%%DD%_%HH%%Min%%Sec%
set "LOGFILE=%LOGDIR%\checkproxy%LOGSTAMP%.log"
set "TMPTXT=%LOGDIR%\checkproxy%LOGSTAMP%.tmp"

if not exist "%LOGDIR%" md "%LOGDIR%" 2>nul

powershell -NoProfile -Command ^
" & { & cmd /c '\"%~f0\" __LOGGING__' 2>&1 | Tee-Object -FilePath '%TMPTXT%' }"

powershell -NoProfile -Command ^
" [System.IO.File]::WriteAllText('%LOGFILE%', (Get-Content -Raw -LiteralPath '%TMPTXT%'), (New-Object System.Text.UTF8Encoding($false))); Remove-Item -LiteralPath '%TMPTXT%' -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue"

echo(
echo Log created at %LOGFILE%
echo(
pause
exit /b

:run_script
REM ABOVE is the log wrapper (console output saved to a timestamped file) v2p0

set FREEGATE_HTTP_PORT=8580
set FREEGATE_HTTP_PORT_ALT=8581
set PSIPHON_HTTP_PORT=3736
set PSIPHON_SOCKS_PORT=1080

echo [%DATE% %TIME%] Starting proxy check...

setlocal

set KEY="HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings"
set PACFILE=C:\data\sys\batch\proxy.pac
REM v2.0 Replace the HTTP proxy port with a parameterized port
echo ==============================================
echo WINDOWS PROXY CONFIGURATION CHECK
echo ==============================================

REM --- PAC file existence check ---
if not exist "%PACFILE%" (
echo WARNING: PAC file not found at %PACFILE%
) else (
echo PAC file found at %PACFILE%
echo PAC file SHA256 hash:
certutil -hashfile "%PACFILE%" SHA256
)

REM --- WinINET (manual proxy) ---
echo(
echo [1] WinINET / Internet Settings
for /f "tokens=2,* skip=2" %%A in ('reg query %KEY% /v ProxyEnable 2^>nul') do set ProxyEnable=%%B
for /f "tokens=2,* skip=2" %%A in ('reg query %KEY% /v ProxyServer 2^>nul') do set ProxyServer=%%B
if "%ProxyEnable%"=="0x1" (
echo Proxy is ENABLED
echo Proxy server: %ProxyServer%
) else (
echo Proxy is DISABLED
)

REM --- WinHTTP proxy ---
echo(
echo [2] WinHTTP proxy (system/background services)
netsh winhttp show proxy

REM --- PAC (Proxy Auto-Config) & AutoDetect ---
echo(
echo [3] PAC / AutoDetect
for /f "tokens=2,* skip=2" %%A in ('reg query %KEY% /v AutoConfigURL 2^>nul') do set PACurl=%%B
for /f "tokens=2,* skip=2" %%A in ('reg query %KEY% /v AutoDetect 2^>nul') do set AutoDetect=%%B

if defined PACurl (
echo PAC script set: %PACurl%
) else (
echo No PAC script URL found.
)

if "%AutoDetect%"=="0x1" (
echo Auto-detect is ENABLED
) else (
echo Auto-detect is DISABLED
)


REM Added these debugging commands (v1p3)
echo(
echo [4] Psiphon and Mongoose process check
echo tasklist | findstr /i "psiphon3.exe mongoose.exe"
tasklist | findstr /i "psiphon3.exe mongoose.exe"

:: Added this insert to check for freegate proxy (v1p8)
echo(
echo [4b] Freegate process check
tasklist | findstr /i "fg790p.exe"

echo(
echo [5b] Freegate port binding check
REM netstat -ano | findstr :8580
netstat -ano | findstr :%FREEGATE_HTTP_PORT%
REM netstat -ano | findstr :8581
netstat -ano | findstr :%FREEGATE_HTTP_PORT_ALT%
:: END INSERT to check for freegate proxy (v1p8)

echo(
echo [5] Port binding check (Mongoose/Proxy)
echo netstat -ano | findstr :8080
netstat -ano | findstr :8080

echo(
echo [6] DNS resolution test
echo nslookup example.com
REM nslookup example.com
REM v2.1 suppressed stderr
nslookup example.com 2>nul

echo(
echo [7] Internet connectivity test
echo ping 8.8.8.8
ping 8.8.8.8

REM Using %PROXY_PORT% set to Freegate (8580) & then to Psiphon (3736)
echo(
echo [8] Proxy test via curl (Freegate and Psiphon)

REM --- Freegate test (8580) ---
REM set PROXY_PORT=8580
set PROXY_PORT=%FREEGATE_HTTP_PORT%
echo -- Freegate on port %PROXY_PORT% --
echo curl -x http://127.0.0.1:%PROXY_PORT% http://example.com --max-time 5
curl -x http://127.0.0.1:%PROXY_PORT% http://example.com --max-time 5

REM --- Psiphon test (3736) ---
REM set PROXY_PORT=3736
set PROXY_PORT=%PSIPHON_HTTP_PORT%
REM echo -- Psiphon on port %PROXY_PORT% --
echo curl -x http://127.0.0.1:%PROXY_PORT% http://example.com --max-time 5
curl -x http://127.0.0.1:%PROXY_PORT% http://example.com --max-time 5

echo(
echo [9] .NET proxy settings (PowerShell)
echo powershell -Command "[System.Net.WebRequest]::DefaultWebProxy"
powershell -Command "[System.Net.WebRequest]::DefaultWebProxy"

echo(
echo [10] Network adapter configuration
echo ipconfig /all
ipconfig /all

echo(
echo [11] Network interface and routing diagnostics

echo netsh interface show interface
netsh interface show interface

echo(
echo route print
route print

echo(
echo curl --verbose http://example.com
curl --verbose http://example.com

REM Optional deeper trace (creates trace.txt in current folder)
echo(
echo curl --trace trace.txt http://example.com
curl --trace trace.txt http://example.com


echo(
echo Summary:
echo Proxy Enabled: %ProxyEnable%
echo Proxy Server: %ProxyServer%
echo PAC URL: %PACurl%
echo AutoDetect: %AutoDetect%

echo(
echo ==============================================
echo Check complete.
echo ==============================================

echo(
echo [12] Command Reference (manual run options)
echo certutil -hashfile "C:\data\sys\batch\proxy.pac" SHA256
echo reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings" /v ProxyEnable
echo reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings" /v ProxyServer
echo netsh winhttp show proxy
echo reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings" /v AutoConfigURL
echo reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings" /v AutoDetect
echo tasklist | findstr /i "psiphon3.exe mongoose.exe"
echo netstat -ano | findstr :8080
echo nslookup example.com
echo ping 8.8.8.8
REM echo curl -x http://127.0.0.1:3736 http://example.com --max-time 5
echo psiphon http port
echo curl -x http://127.0.0.1:%PSIPHON_HTTP_PORT% http://example.com --max-time 5
echo freegate http port
echo curl -x http://127.0.0.1:%FREEGATE_HTTP_PORT% http://example.com --max-time 5
echo powershell -Command "[System.Net.WebRequest]::DefaultWebProxy"
echo ipconfig /all
echo netsh interface show interface
echo route print
echo curl --verbose http://example.com
echo curl --trace trace.txt http://example.com
echo(
echo Freegate process check:
tasklist | findstr /i "fg790p.exe" || echo No Freegate process found.
echo(
echo Freegate port check:
REM netstat -ano | findstr :8580 || echo No listener on 8580
REM netstat -ano | findstr :8581 || echo No listener on 8581
netstat -ano | findstr :%FREEGATE_HTTP_PORT% || echo No listener on %FREEGATE_HTTP_PORT%
netstat -ano | findstr :%FREEGATE_HTTP_PORT_ALT% || echo No listener on %FREEGATE_HTTP_PORT_ALT%
REM Sometimes Freegate sets ProxyServer to 127.0.0.1:8590 in
REM Internet Options while actually listening on 8580 so check for that
echo(
echo ProxyServer registry value: %ProxyServer%
REM echo Expected Freegate listener: 127.0.0.1:8580
echo Expected Psiphon listener: 127.0.0.1:%PSIPHON_HTTP_PORT%
echo Expected Freegate listener: 127.0.0.1:%FREEGATE_HTTP_PORT%
endlocal
--
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From Newsgroup: alt.comp.os.windows-11

On 9/27/25 8:36 PM, Hank Rogers wrote:

Marion wrote on 9/27/2025 2:44 PM:

sysinfo.bat
Outputs desired system information to console & to a timestamped log file. >>
This sysinfo.bat file outputs on my system everything I can think of
that doesn't require elevation. What's missing that you would want?

@echo off
REM Purpose: Outputs system information
REM sysinfo.bat (version 1.0 20250922) output system information
REM sysinfo.bat (version 1.1 20250923) added msinfo32 wrapper
REM sysinfo.bat (version 1.2 20250924) added hotfixes & installed programs,
REM firewall, winrm, secureboot, driver checks & write test >> REM sysinfo.bat (version 1.3 20250925) added driverquery, secureboot
REM virtualization checks & directory existence/writability checks
REM sysinfo.bat (version 1.4 20250927) commented out WinRM checks
REM as they required elevated permissions. Kept all else.
REM Usage: double-click, Win+R, or run from cmd.
REM Outputs timestamped log (e.g., C:\data\sys\log\sysinfo20250927_123456.log)
REM Comment linelength limit ===================================================
:: CONFIGURATION
set MSINFO_TIMEOUT=60 REM seconds to wait for msinfo32 before fallback >> set TARGET_HTTP=example.com
set TARGET_PING=8.8.8.8
set "LOGDIR=C:\data\sys\log" REM change if you prefer another directory >>
if "%1"=="__LOGGING__" goto :run_script

:: build timestamp (locale-safe for Windows 10)
for /f "tokens=1-4 delims=/ " %%a in ("%DATE%") do (
set DOW=%%a
set MM=%%b
set DD=%%c
set YYYY=%%d
)
for /f "tokens=1-3 delims=:." %%a in ("%TIME%") do (
set HH=%%a
set Min=%%b
set Sec=%%c
)
if "%HH:~0,1%"==" " set HH=0%HH:~1,1%

set LOGSTAMP=%YYYY%%MM%%DD%_%HH%%Min%%Sec%
set "LOGFILE=%LOGDIR%\sysinfo%LOGSTAMP%.log"
set "TMPTXT=%LOGDIR%\sysinfo%LOGSTAMP%.tmp"

:: Ensure required directories exist (creates LOGDIR and parents if needed)
if not exist "%LOGDIR%" (
md "%LOGDIR%" 2>nul
if errorlevel 1 echo WARNING: failed to create %LOGDIR%
)

:: Stream the second invocation live; Tee-Object writes an intermediate text file
powershell -NoProfile -Command ^
" & { & cmd /c '\"%~f0\" __LOGGING__' 2>&1 | Tee-Object -FilePath '%TMPTXT%' }"

:: Convert intermediate file to UTF-8 without BOM and remove temp
powershell -NoProfile -Command ^
" [System.IO.File]::WriteAllText('%LOGFILE%', (Get-Content -Raw -LiteralPath '%TMPTXT%'), (New-Object System.Text.UTF8Encoding($false))); Remove-Item -LiteralPath '%TMPTXT%' -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue"

echo.
echo Log created at %LOGFILE%
echo.
pause
exit /b

:run_script
echo [%DATE% %TIME%] sysinfo starting...
echo ==============================================

REM SECTION: invocation and basic info
echo script = %~f0
echo args = %*
echo COMSPEC = %COMSPEC%
echo current user = %USERNAME%\%USERDOMAIN%
echo user profile = %USERPROFILE%
echo local appdata = %LOCALAPPDATA%
echo temp = %TEMP%
echo

REM SECTION: ensure directories needed and test writability
REM Ensure the log directory exists and is writable by this user
echo -- Directory checks --
echo LOGDIR = %LOGDIR%
if exist "%LOGDIR%" ( echo LOGDIR exists ) else ( echo LOGDIR missing ) >> echo -- test write access to LOGDIR --
> "%LOGDIR%\._sysinfo_dir_test" echo OK 2>nul || echo write test failed for %LOGDIR%
if exist "%LOGDIR%\._sysinfo_dir_test" del "%LOGDIR%\._sysinfo_dir_test" >nul 2>nul
echo REM If the write test fails, logs may not be saved.
echo

REM SECTION: OS and system info
echo -- OS basic --
ver
systeminfo | findstr /B /C:"OS Name" /C:"OS Version" /C:"System Boot Time" 2>nul || systeminfo | findstr /I "OS" 2>nul
echo

REM SECTION: Powershell and path
echo -- PowerShell and execution policy --
where powershell 2>nul || echo powershell NOTFOUND
powershell -NoProfile -Command "$PSVersionTable.PSVersion; Get-ExecutionPolicy -List" 2>nul || echo PowerShell info not available
echo

REM SECTION: environment and PATH
echo -- Environment variables --
echo PATH = %PATH%
echo PROGRAMFILES = %PROGRAMFILES%
echo PROGRAMFILES(X86) = %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%
echo PROGRAMDATA = %PROGRAMDATA%
echo TEMP = %TEMP%
echo

REM SECTION: filesystem and free space
echo -- Filesystem free space --
wmic logicaldisk get name,freespace,filesystem 2>nul
echo

REM SECTION: code page and locale
echo -- Code page and locale --
chcp
powershell -NoProfile -Command "[System.Globalization.CultureInfo]::InstalledUICulture.DisplayName" 2>nul
echo

REM SECTION: networking basics
echo -- Networking: adapters, routes, listeners --
ipconfig /all
echo ------------------------
route print
echo ------------------------
netstat -ano
echo ------------------------
echo -- DNS/HTTP check --
nslookup %TARGET_HTTP%
echo ------------------------
ping -n 4 %TARGET_PING%
echo

REM SECTION: proxy and WinHTTP settings
echo -- Proxy and WinHTTP --
reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings" /v ProxyEnable 2>nul
reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings" /v ProxyServer 2>nul
reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings" /v AutoConfigURL 2>nul
reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings" /v AutoDetect 2>nul
echo netsh winhttp show proxy
netsh winhttp show proxy
echo

REM SECTION: installed tools and versions
echo -- Installed tools (where/versions if present) --
where curl 2>nul || echo curl NOTFOUND
where git 2>nul || echo git NOTFOUND
where python 2>nul || echo python NOTFOUND
where node 2>nul || echo node NOTFOUND
where gvim 2>nul || echo gvim NOTFOUND
echo
where curl 2>nul && curl -s --version 2>nul || echo curl version unknown >> echo

REM SECTION: installed hotfixes and programs
echo -- Installed hotfixes (quick list) --
wmic qfe get HotFixID,InstalledOn 2>nul || echo qfe list not available
echo
echo -- Installed programs (registry uninstall keys, compact) --
reg query "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall" /s /v DisplayName 2>nul | findstr /I /C:"DisplayName" || echo no registry uninstall info
echo

REM SECTION: firewall and remote config
echo -- Windows Firewall state --
netsh advfirewall show allprofiles state 2>nul
echo -- Firewall outbound block rules (summary) --
netsh advfirewall firewall show rule name=all | findstr /I /C:"Block" 2>nul
REM -- WinRM / Remote Management --
REM WinRM checks commented out per user request; enabling WinRM requires admin actions and firewall changes
REM winrm quickconfig 2>nul
echo

REM SECTION: services and scheduled tasks (summary)
echo -- Services summary --
sc query state= all | findstr /I /C:"SERVICE_NAME" /C:"DISPLAY_NAME" 2>nul
echo -- Scheduled tasks (verbose list) --
schtasks /query /fo LIST /v 2>nul
echo

REM SECTION: user rights and elevation
echo -- User rights --
whoami /groups
net session >nul 2>&1 && echo ELEVATED || echo NOT_ELEVATED
echo

REM SECTION: PATH search sample
echo -- PATH search sample --
where cmd 2>nul
where powershell 2>nul
where curl 2>nul
echo

REM SECTION: driver summary
echo -- Driver query (brief) --
driverquery /fo table /v 2>nul | findstr /I /C:"Driver" /C:"State" || echo driverquery not available
echo

REM ---------- msinfo32 with spinner and timeout using temporary PS script ----------
echo SECTION: msinfo32 brief report (may take a while)
set "MSINFO_TXT=%TEMP%\msinfo_report.txt"
if exist "%MSINFO_TXT%" del "%MSINFO_TXT%" >nul 2>&1

echo Running msinfo32 (may take up to %MSINFO_TIMEOUT% seconds)... please wait

:: create temporary PowerShell script (ASCII-safe)
set "PS1=%TEMP%\diag_msinfo_wrapper.ps1"
> "%PS1%" (
echo $out = "%MSINFO_TXT%"
echo $timeout = %MSINFO_TIMEOUT%
echo $p = Start-Process -FilePath "msinfo32.exe" -ArgumentList "/report",$out -PassThru
echo $sw = [Diagnostics.Stopwatch]::StartNew()
echo while(-not (Test-Path $out) -and $sw.Elapsed.TotalSeconds -lt $timeout) {
echo Write-Host -NoNewline "."
echo Start-Sleep -Seconds 1
echo }
echo Write-Host ""
echo if(Test-Path $out) {
echo Write-Output "--- start msinfo32 report ---"
echo Get-Content -Path $out ^| Select-String -Pattern "^(System Model|System Manufacturer|BIOS Version|BIOS Date|OS Name|OS Version|System Type|Total Physical Memory|Available Physical Memory)" -SimpleMatch
echo Write-Output "--- end msinfo32 report ---"
echo } else {
echo Write-Output ("msinfo32 timed out after " + $timeout + " seconds; killing msinfo32 and showing compact WMI fallback")
echo try { Stop-Process -Id $p.Id -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue } catch {}
echo $f = Get-CimInstance Win32_ComputerSystem
echo $b = Get-CimInstance Win32_BIOS
echo Write-Output ("System Manufacturer: " + $f.Manufacturer)
echo Write-Output ("System Model: " + $f.Model)
echo Write-Output ("System Type: " + $f.SystemType)
echo Write-Output ("Total Physical Memory: " + ([math]::Round($f.TotalPhysicalMemory/1MB)) + " MB")
echo Write-Output ("BIOS Version: " + $b.SMBIOSBIOSVersion)
echo Write-Output ("BIOS Date: " + $b.ReleaseDate)
echo }
)

:: run the temporary PowerShell script
powershell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "%PS1%"

:: remove the temporary PowerShell script
del "%PS1%" >nul 2>&1

echo

REM SECTION: PowerShell Get-ComputerInfo selected fields
echo -- Get-ComputerInfo selected fields --
powershell -NoProfile -Command ^
" $ci = Get-ComputerInfo; ^
$props = 'CsName','WindowsProductName','WindowsVersion','OsBuildNumber','OsArchitecture','OsHotFixes','CsManufacturer','CsModel','CsSystemType','BiosManufacturer','BiosVersion','BiosReleaseDate','CsProcessors','CsTotalPhysicalMemory'; ^
foreach($p in $props) { if($ci.$p -ne $null) { Write-Output ($p + ': ' + ($ci.$p -join ', ')) } } " 2>nul || echo Get-ComputerInfo not available
echo

REM SECTION: Secure Boot and virtualization
echo -- Secure Boot and virtualization --
powershell -NoProfile -Command "if (Get-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\SecureBoot\\State -Name UEFISecureBootEnabled -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) { Write-Output 'SecureBoot: Enabled' } else { Write-Output 'SecureBoot: Disabled or not supported' }" 2>nul || echo SecureBoot check not available
powershell -NoProfile -Command "Get-CimInstance Win32_ComputerSystem | Select-Object -Property HypervisorPresent,TotalPhysicalMemory" 2>nul || echo virtualization info not available
echo

REM SECTION: important environment variables
echo USERNAME = %USERNAME%
echo USERDOMAIN = %USERDOMAIN%
echo COMPUTERNAME = %COMPUTERNAME%
echo HOMEDRIVE = %HOMEDRIVE%
echo HOMEPATH = %HOMEPATH%
echo USERPROFILE = %USERPROFILE%
echo LOCALAPPDATA = %LOCALAPPDATA%
echo PROGRAMFILES = %PROGRAMFILES%
echo PROGRAMFILES(X86) = %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%
echo PROGRAMDATA = %PROGRAMDATA%
echo PATH = %PATH%
echo

REM SECTION: script context and permissions
echo current directory = %CD%
echo script fullpath = %~f0
echo script drive = %~d0
echo script folder = %~dp0
echo args = %*
icacls "%LOGDIR%" 2>nul || echo icacls unavailable
echo

REM SECTION: final notes and guidance for readers
echo -- Notes --
echo 1) This script writes the final log as UTF-8 without BOM so modern tools can parse it.
echo 2) Save this batch file ANSI or UTF-8 without BOM to avoid BOM artifacts in cmd display.
echo 3) msinfo32 may take up to %MSINFO_TIMEOUT% seconds; the script shows a dot spinner and falls back to a WMI summary if timed out.
echo 4) TARGET_HTTP and TARGET_PING are configurable at the top of this file.
echo 5) If you attach the produced log, include the first 30 lines and any error sections.
echo
echo Please attach the produced log file sysinfo%LOGSTAMP%.log when asking for help.
echo ==============================================
exit /b

I dunno man, but there sure are a lot of echoes in there :)

It's a bit wordy. To see the info I have to scroll forever. I guess I could pipe it to
more.
--
Linux Mint 22.2, Thunderbird 128.14.0esr, Mozilla Firefox 143.0.1
Alan K.
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Alan K. wrote:

I dunno man, but there sure are a lot of echoes in there :)

It's a bit wordy. To see the info I have to scroll forever. I guess I could pipe it to
more.

Heh heh heh, I get the humor, so first I'll say it's fair enough.

My scripts do like to describe what each section does & why it does it.

But hey, if the biggest flaw you can find after looking through the source
code is that it's too well documented, I'll take that as a compliment.

After all, scrolling is effortless but debugging cryptic, uncommented batch files is a lot of effort. With that in mind, let me know what useful
debugging commands we need to add in order to make this script even more
useful to more people than it is at the moment (as it was written for me).

Thanks!
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