Microsoft Windows is a remarkable operating system that has been designed to serve multiple users. But sometimes it might be a little hard to use this marvelous software without any knowledge of the commands that you can use on your computer.
In this post, we will tell you the essential Windows CMD commands that are required to take advantage of the power and capability of your operating system.
Windows command prompt is the easiest way to control your computer and access files. With a little practice, you can do everything from troubleshooting to doing system administration. In this guide, we will teach you how to use these commands and how they can help you
The Command Prompt is your gateway to advanced Windows tools. Here are all the essential CMD commands in a cheat sheet.
What is the Command Prompt?
The Command Prompt is a Windows application that allows you to use the command line without installing scripts or software on your computer. This feature of the operating system enables users to have access and control over their computers even if they are not using them in front of it. Using this, we can execute certain tools from an elevated state.
How to open the Command Prompt?
Windows 8 and 10 Computers: In order for you to start using CMD, first click on "Start Menu" just below the Cortana keypad icon then select the "Command prompt (Admin)" option directly under the Administrative Tools section.
The cmd.exe command-line utility provides a wide variety of powerful features for managing Windows systems and files. While cmd provides a powerful set of tools for handling basic system tasks, it is also used to extend and automate management chores in Windows. You will find many other important commands available for managing your computer that isn't part of the built-in administrator command prompt but require third-party applications like PowerShell or even open-source Linux's own Text Editors such as nano(nano editor) (vim with syntax highlighting).
By using scenarios such as these we can make some advanced use cases that are nothing else but effective than scanning device drivers, deleting files/folders by their respective labels, etc before using them again or similar tasks.
While using this, we need to follow these rules as far as possible:
Every command should be run from the beginning and must be followed by quotation marks(") in order for it to execute successfully on your system. (i tried FTP download but it's only executable without quotes ) always use How-To Geek's series about understanding basic fundamentals of cmd for best learning experience: Using DOS Command Prompt Line (Windows XP+), Basic Dos Commands & PowerShell Another thing which is essential that you carry out upon executing any remote commands are exactly what hostname it will resolve itself.
Take note that not all cmd arguments are interchangeable; some must be specified in a particular sequence. Most of the time, Windows comes ready with alternate command-line prompt styles that you can try out instead. Below is an example of different operating systems having their own default commands and various settings:
Note:- That since Microsoft's introduction to cmd in 2001 they have changed a lot of important parameters which are included in most configuration files created or modified by end-users such as my_config.cmd (Windows 7+), /local/my_config.ini file under users folder in WinXP (documents => My Computer => right-clicking on my computer icon=> properties=> go down to Advanced tab => Advanced Systems Setting=> Configure the operating system)
In order to create your own customized default scripts and configuration files, you need to understand how they are used in different scenarios? Most people want their computers to operate as normal with only minor or negligible changes which are not always possible.
In Windows 10 Creators Update, Microsoft introduced no-touch startup where after pressing Start + d under 'power options' (OS version 1703), it will configure itself by making some adjustments every time that user logs in the hereafter(i tried walking through setup -> do nothing & then come back there). It also can be activated under 'general settings->system->additional startup', with no command line parameters taken into account.
After pressing the power button to put the system in the start-up process, it will first check if there is an active user session and if not shows Boot Mode: SafeUser defined by Windows drive(C:\) & run an alternate command prompt / PowerShell using a configured path as a base directory only (exactly what does this mean?) If you don't know how this works then use Get-Ntuser -Drive C:|fl path that would give you output such as
Drive 1 System Drive (/dev/sda1 (Active) 209,600 bytes / 937,832 sectors 210 GB Disk Boot InformationACPI BIOS [V01.60] 0903 07/23/2008 ATTRIBUTES:
ZFlatInit=0 NoDup init =1 NtfsRemovable Bootable = 0 driverComponentPath="/ITS-MSS" 266448027 57209804 420426704 ........... Dir ID Pathologically Located Data File C:\Users\user_c4d.
Opening Methods of Command Prompt(CMD)
1. Press "Windows Logo Key" at the upper-left of your computer, next click on Start then select Command Prompt (Admin).
2. When this window opens, press "Win+X", and select a level that is acceptable in the list displayed (if not available or desired go further down) - here we would see Windows XP/7 SP3 >Windows 8/10 use then search for command prompt from Quick Search: Enter. Then after selecting it confirm by pressing Enter button until you both find each other as in the image shown in step 2.
3. In the blank white space of the CMD box, type cmd and press Enter to make sure it is not stuck because you need something to be typed wrongly here in order for typing help command works out right>. Click "OK" which will change your windows page into the new one as indicated by '?" above; then double-click on Create New Task using >/p> above the button that contains arrowhead pointing down underneath Command Prompt: Elevated (Run As Administrator). For making this easier just click on File > Save Target instead of following instructions.
4. In an illustrative case a new window will pop up named "Applying entry group policy settings for cmd.exe". Continue Confirming and make changes as needed like for example revoke access of CMD with type in the textbox - No Access which means “Grant: Read” then select button located below menu at the top or by pressing [Ctrl+Shift] + A . Choose appropriate Application domain such as Domain Users (read-only) so that user has no access whatsoever on this particular Task once any problems are being solved herein, your can apply corresponding authorizations at this particular stage of the process.
5. Below is an example tweet by Microsoft deputy director Henry Trojes on how to remove the Start Menu shortcut:
Once you finish and confirm, press the [x] button located in the top-right corner or select Cancel > OK (bottom right window corner) to dismiss pop up notification again and get a new screen which will show Folder Options>Command Prompt as requested/shown above image which was added accidentally showing newly made changes without approval during installation of Windows 10 upgrade issue error message adds clarity when attempting troubleshooting alongside another two windows shown below to expand and explore as applicable.
6. To undo/justify changes to uninstall CMD from above just select Choose command prompt window here when Windows pops up, that's it - again this should be done especially for those who are only interested in reassigning the Start Menu shortcut back though may not necessarily overlook the recommendation on how he knew about his newly added shortcuts having CMD which was supposed to have been left on root of PC content: http://www.cnet4u.com/how-to....ountry-drive Today we attempt fixing the same issue with Homegroup being disabled by reinstalling wireless networking drivers via driver verifier (recommended).
2 methods using Driver Verifier
1.Click Start > Control Panel
2.Click System and Security
3.On the left, click on Action Center
4.Select 'Troubleshoot' button
5.Open Advanced options .
Windows 7 Computers: In order for you to start using CMD, first click on "Start Menu" then right-click 'My Computer, and then select the option of 'Properties' in the pop up window that appears. Then under the System tab, a new section will appear named as Advanced Settings.
There is automatically an entry pointing at Start->Run box is created here by default unless it was changed previously from settings or other sources like Group Policy Editor. Here write cmd after command prompt and press Enter button without Dual/Caps Lock keys pressed down for 3 seconds (around 5 seconds). Click the OK button and a new Command Prompt window will appear on the computer.
Essential CMD commands:
To summarise, the commands listed below can be used to help with various tasks in Windows.
Commands Use
ASSOC Displays or modifies file extension associations.
ATTRIB Displays or changes file attributes.
BREAK Sets or clears extended CTRL+C checking.
BCDEDIT Sets properties in boot database to control boot loading.
CACLS Displays or modifies access control lists (ACLs) of files.
CALL Calls one batch program from another.
CD Displays the name of or changes the current directory.
CHCP Displays or sets the active code page number.
CHDIR Displays the name of or changes the current directory.
CHKDSK Checks a disk and displays a status report.
CHKNTFS Displays or modifies the checking of disk at boot time.
CLS Clears the screen.
CMD Starts a new instance of the Windows command interpreter.
COLOR Sets the default console foreground and background colors.
COMP Compares the contents of two files or sets of files.
COMPACT Displays or alters the compression of files on NTFS partitions.
CONVERT Converts FAT volumes to NTFS. You cannot convertthe current
drive.
COPY Copies one or more files to another location.
DATE Displays or sets the date.
DEL Deletes one or more files.
DIR Displays a list of files and subdirectories in a directory.
DISKPART Displays or configures Disk Partition properties.
DOSKEY Edits command lines, recalls Windows commands, and creates
macros.
DRIVERQUERY Displays current device driver status and properties.
ECHO Displays messages, or turns command echoing on or off.
ENDLOCAL Ends localization of environment changes in a batch file.
ERASE Deletes one or more files.
EXIT Quits the CMD.EXE program (command interpreter).
FC Compares two files or sets of files, and displays the differences
between them.
FIND Searches for a text string in a file or files.
FINDSTR Searches for strings in files.
FOR Runs a specified command for each file in a set of files.
FORMAT Formats a disk for use with Windows.
FSUTIL Displays or configures the file system properties.
FTYPE Displays or modifies file types used in file extension associations.
GOTO Directs the Windows command interpreter to a labeled line in a
batch program.
GPRESULT Displays Group Policy information for machine or user.
GRAFTABL Enables Windows to display an extended character set in graphics
mode.
HELP Provides Help information for Windows commands.
ICACLS Display, modify, backup, or restore ACLs for files and directories.
IF Performs conditional processing in batch programs.
LABEL Creates, changes, or deletes the volume label of a disk.
MD Creates a directory.
MKDIR Creates a directory.
MKLINK Creates Symbolic Links and Hard Links.
MODE Configures a system device.
MORE Displays output one screen at a time.
MOVE Moves one or more files from one directory to another directory.
OPENFILES Displays files opened by remote users for a file share.
PATH Displays or sets a search path for executable files.
PAUSE Suspends processing of a batch file and displays a message.
POPD Restores the previous value of the current directory saved by
PUSHD.
PRINT Prints a text file.
PROMPT Changes the Windows command prompt.
PUSHD Saves the current directory then changes it.
RD Removes a directory.
RECOVER Recovers readable information from a bad or defective disk.
REM Records comments (remarks) in batch files or CONFIG.SYS.
REN Renames a file or files.
RENAME Renames a file or files.
REPLACE Replaces files.
RMDIR Removes a directory.
ROBOCOPY Advanced utility to copy files and directory trees
SET Displays, sets, or removes Windows environment variables.
SETLOCAL Begins localization of environment changes in a batch file.
SC Displays or configures services (background processes).
SCHTASKS Schedules commands and programs to run on a computer.
SHIFT Shifts the position of replaceable parameters in batch files.
SHUTDOWN Allows proper local or remote shutdown of the machine.
SORT Sorts input.
START Starts a separate window to run a specified program or command.
SUBST Associates a path with a drive letter.
SYSTEMINFO Displays machine-specific properties and configuration.
TASKLIST Displays all currently running tasks including services.
TASKKILL Kill or stop a running process or application.
TIME Displays or sets the system time.
TITLE Sets the window title for a CMD.EXE session.
TREE Graphically displays the directory structure of a drive or path.
TYPE Displays the contents of a text file.
VER Displays the Windows version.
VERIFY Tells Windows whether to verify that your files are writtencorrectly
to a disk.
VOL Displays a disk volume label and serial number.
XCOPY Copies files and directory trees.
WMIC Displays WMI information inside the interactive command shell.
For more information on a specific command, type HELP command-name.
Learning about the various options and syntax for these commands can help you to effectively administer your computer system.
Windows CMD is a command-line shell, which can be used to administer your computer system. If you are a newbie, you may have some difficulties in understanding the command syntax and options. However, there are many resources available on the internet that can help you to learn the basic Windows CMD commands and their syntax.
Learning about the various options and syntax for these commands can help you to effectively administer your computer system.
C:\>cd C:\Windows or cd DriveLetter:. (change directory) De-selecting all options and syntax, here is the simplest example :
1. Type "dir" to display a list of files in your current directory only
Directory Listing For Tp500_Usr------------Tp500 Usr====================(c) =========== filename & path -----------------------------------------------------------D\Public documentsFBINJ FbincMntKONnfx6db76df8e-wzmv~FChome document Help Desk Manager.pdf (32,8MB)NFO NFOKONnfx6db76df8e-wzmv~FGuidb folder Help Desk Procedures.doc...
2. Type "cd c" to change the directory to the document "FBINJ". Changing Directory Without Options https://support.microsoft .com/en-us/kb/1513445 F:\>cd Documents Using the absolute path and no folders, any file in F: is a valid destination. The immediate difference between these two examples is that C allows you to run an executable directly from within Windows Explorer plus it enables context menus for files - if you right-click on a file in Explorer or press ALT + Enter and type properties, as depicted here...
3. Type "dir /B" to view details of all files/directories except system directories (e.g., C:\Windows) Performing Dir listing with Options https://support .microsoft.com/en-us/kb /1513035 and yes, working with the command without quotes will yield all of the files listed; so you can see how "dir" works.
4. Type "cd c:\windows' to change the directory back (No further options are required) F:\>cd C: Now, let's check out a file in another drive - like DriveA or any volume on your computer system...
You Can Apply all of these Commands by Yourself.
The HELP command is used to display detailed information on individual commands or keywords within those commands, should you need it during usage or troubleshooting procedures.
All in all, your commands would look like this;
Sysinternals Fcntl.exe Command - Get File (Through Script) FROM C:\Windows\System32\File from the command prompt and run it in your system path or @system32 directory... Then, voila! You can see all powers as well.. :) Despite being very good at using cmdlets the POWERFUL really help you Minimize tasks by automating workflows. A Blog Post Like Apart From Content Instead of Learning PowerShell Commands is a must-read for anyone considering learning PowerShell to save.
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