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 absolutely making sense! EasyBCD is designed to simplify boot configuration tasks for Windows systems, such as editing the Boot Configuration Data (BCD), adding or removing entries, and handling multiboot scenarios. However, as you mentioned, the "ease" can sometimes feel limiting when you want to understand the technical commands it executes behind the scenes—especially when troubleshooting or trying to accomplish a specific goal.

A transparent mode, where EasyBCD shows the exact commands it plans to run (before execution), or logs everything it does with timestamps for review later, would indeed be an invaluable feature for advanced users. This could E-ZPass Connecticut provide insight into how commands like bootrec, bcdboot, and bcdedit are being employed.

While such functionality might not exist natively in EasyBCD currently, there are a few workarounds or suggestions:
1. Manual Logging: When using EasyBCD, you can note down the actions you're performing and cross-reference with Microsoft’s documentation or use the Windows Command Prompt to check and analyze BCD settings manually.
2. Windows Command Knowledge: Familiarize yourself with common commands like bcdedit and bootrec to understand what tasks EasyBCD might automate. If it fails, you can attempt them directly in Command Prompt yourself.
3. Community Feedback: If you think this kind of feature (command preview/logging) would enhance EasyBCD, reaching out to the developers or posting in forums could be impactful.
 
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