EasyBCD: show which commands will be executed, and also log them to a logfile.

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reikred

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I have had some luck with easyBCD, but other times I get confused because i do not understand what easyBCD does.

It seems to me that it would be very helpful if one could see (before executing) exactly what commands are being run by easyBCD (commands like bootrec, bcdboot, bcdedit, whatnot), and also if easyBCD would log (with date/time?) what commands have been run, into a logfile that is updated and viewed as one performs the various actions.

I understand that the idea of easyBCD is to make things "easy", but then when I can't get things to work, or do what I want, it would be really useful to see what easyBCD is doing, under the hood, so to speak. Am I making sense?
 
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reikred said:
I have had some luck with easyBCD, but other times I get confused because i do not understand what easyBCD does.

It seems to me that it would be very helpful if one could see (before executing) exactly what commands are being run by easyBCD (commands like bootrec, bcdboot, bcdedit, whatnot), and also if easyBCD would log (with date/time?) what commands have been run, into a logfile that is updated and viewed as one performs the various actions.

I understand that the idea of easyBCD is to make things "easy", but then when I can't get things to work, or do what I want, it would be really useful to see what easyBCD is doing, under the hood, so to speak. Am I making sense?
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You’re making perfect sense! It would be really helpful to see the commands EasyBCD is running and have a log file for troubleshooting. That way, you could better understand what’s happening behind the scenes and fix issues more easily. Hope the developers add this feature soon!
 
Yes, You're making sense! It would be really helpful to have more transparency on what EasyBCD is doing under the hood, especially when troubleshooting or customizing your bootloader. While EasyBCD doesn't have a built-in feature to show the exact commands before execution, there are a few workarounds you could try:
  1. Command Logging via Batch Files: You could manually create batch files for the commands you want to execute (like bootrec, bcdboot, or bcdedit). This way, you can see exactly what commands are being run, and you could also add logging functionality to capture outputs and timestamps in a log file.
  2. Using Command Prompt for Manual Commands: If you're looking for more control and visibility, running the commands manually from the Command Prompt (or PowerShell) allows you to see the output and tweak them as needed. You could also script the commands and log the outputs.
  3. Feature Request to EasyBCD: You might want to reach out to the EasyBCD team with a feature request. They do listen to user feedback, and it’s possible they could add more granular logging in a future update.
In the meantime, if you're having specific issues with EasyBCD or the bootloader, feel free to ask. Sometimes, working through the commands directly can help troubleshoot things more clearly.
 
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