I don't know the answer to this but I am curious as to why you would bypass the fastest way there is to do this.
To clear the Command Prompt window, enter CLS
msconfig
exit
Defrag
DOS box
you have to use the command prompt(also called the DOS prompt by older users. You can find this by going to "start" , "programs" , "accessories" and "command prompt"
press the 'x' in the corner. Type in the word exit.
start -> Run -> regedit
Typing in "cls" without the quotes and hitting enter will clear the command prompt window (DOS window) and show you just the current prompt such as "C:". If you search for "dos commands" you should find some lists of things that are available when you are in the command prompt. But be aware that not all are active on all computers and some commands can delete files and do other things that you may not really want. -)
To find the ethernet serials in Windows 8, you begin by opening the command prompt window. To do this you right click anywhere on the startscreen and select "all apps". Move to the right, and find the "Windows System" area. Click on "Command prompt". When the window is opened, you enter "vol". You then receive the Disk Serial Number. On older Windows Versions, you do the same, but the command prompt is entered through Start menu -> All Programs -> Accessories --> Command Prompt.
command prompt
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