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Windows Command Prompt (CMD) Commands Guide

Introduction

Welcome to the Windows Command Prompt (CMD) Commands Guide! In this comprehensive guide, you'll find a vast collection of Windows CMD commands ranging from beginner to advanced levels. CMD is a powerful tool for interacting with your Windows operating system through a command-line interface.

This guide is designed to help you learn and master the essential commands, making you more efficient in managing your Windows system. Whether you're a novice or an experienced user, you'll find valuable information here.

Commands

File and Directory Commands:

1. dir - List files and directories in the current directory.
2. cd - Change the current directory.
3. mkdir - Create a new directory.
4. rmdir - Remove a directory.
5. copy - Copy files or directories.
6. move - Move files or directories.
7. del - Delete files.
8. ren - Rename files or directories.
9. type - Display the contents of a text file.
10. find - Search for a specific string in a file.
11. attrib - Change file attributes.
12. tree - Display directory structure as a tree.
13. xcopy - Extended copy command with more options.
14. chkdsk - Check and repair disk errors.
15. fc - Compare two files or sets of files.
16. comp - Compare the contents of two files.
17. robocopy - Robust file and directory copying tool.
18. sfc - System File Checker to repair corrupted system files.
19. findstr - Search for specific strings in files.
20. more - Display the contents of a text file one page at a time.
21. sort - Sort the contents of a text file.
22. xcopy /e - Copy directories and subdirectories, including empty ones.
23. compact - Compress or decompress files on an NTFS partition.
24. xcaccls - Backup and restore NTFS permissions.
25. subst - Associate a drive letter with a directory.
26. deltree - Delete a directory and its subdirectories.
27. cipher - Display or alter file encryption on NTFS volumes.
28. fsutil - File system utility for managing various file system settings.
29. openfiles - Display or disconnect open shared files and folders.

Network Commands:

30. ipconfig - Display network configuration information.
31. ping - Test network connectivity.
32. tracert - Trace the route to a remote host.
33. netstat - Display network statistics.
34. nslookup - Look up IP addresses and domain names.
35. hostname - Display or set the computer's hostname.
36. arp - Display and modify the ARP cache.
37. route - Display or modify the routing table.
38. telnet - Connect to remote hosts using Telnet.
39. ftp - Transfer files to/from remote FTP servers.
40. net - Manage network resources.
41. netsh - Network Shell for configuring network-related settings.
42. net use - Connect or disconnect a computer from shared resources.
43. net view - Display a list of available network resources.
44. net share - Create, delete, or manage shared folders.
45. net session - View and manage network sessions.
46. net time - Synchronize the computer's time with a network server.
47. netdom - Domain-related management tool.
48. route print - Display the routing table with more details.
49. nbtstat - Display statistics and current connections using NetBIOS over TCP/IP.
50. ipconfig /flushdns - Flush and reset the DNS resolver cache.
51. ipconfig /release - Release the current DHCP configuration.
52. ipconfig /renew - Renew the DHCP configuration.
53. netsh firewall - Configure the Windows Firewall.
54. netstat -a - Display all active network connections and listening ports.

System Information and Management:

55. systeminfo - Display detailed system information.
56. tasklist - List running processes.
57. taskkill - Terminate processes or applications.
58. msconfig - System Configuration Utility.
59. regedit - Registry Editor.
60. eventvwr - Event Viewer.
61. services.msc - Services management console.
62. shutdown - Shut down or restart the computer.
63. gpupdate - Update Group Policy settings.
64. ver - Display the Windows version.
65. systeminfo - Display detailed system information.
66. gpresult - Display Group Policy settings for the current user.
67. powercfg - Configure power management settings.
68. bcdedit - Boot Configuration Data Editor for managing boot options.
69. dxdiag - DirectX Diagnostic Tool for troubleshooting DirectX issues.
70. driverquery - List installed device drivers.
71. msinfo32 - System Information utility.
72. mmc - Microsoft Management Console for creating custom management tools.
73. taskmgr - Task Manager for managing running processes.
74. perfmon - Performance Monitor for system monitoring.
75. wmic - Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line tool.
76. schtasks - Schedule tasks to run at specific times or events.

User Account Management:

77. net user - Manage user accounts.
78. net group - Manage user groups.
79. net localgroup - Manage local groups.
80. whoami - Display the current user.
81. runas - Run a program as another user.
82. control userpasswords2 - User Accounts control panel.

Disk and Storage Management:

83. diskpart - Disk Partitioning tool.
84. format - Format a disk drive.
85. defrag - Defragment disk drives.
86. diskmgmt.msc - Disk Management console.
87. cleanmgr - Disk Cleanup utility.

Miscellaneous Commands:

88. cls - Clear the screen.
89. echo - Display text on the screen.
90. date - Display or set the system date.
91. time - Display or set the system time.
92. help - Get help on commands.
93. color - Change the console text and background color.
94. assoc - Display or modify file extension associations.
95. shutdown - Shutdown or restart the computer.
96. shutdown /s - Shutdown the computer (immediate).
97. shutdown /r - Restart the computer (immediate).
98. shutdown /h - Hibernate the computer (if supported).

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