Resources
Here are some links to some of my favorite sites.
1. Textfiles.com - Collection of text files and ascii art. I have been going to this site for years lots of useful information as well as really cool art!2.
COPY CON
REMEMBER THE OLD COPY CON COMMAND FOR MAKING TXT/BAT/VBS FILES? IN THIS DAY AND AGE I HAD ALMOST COMPLETELY FORGOTTEN ABOUT IT UNTIL RECENTLY WHEN I NEEDED A QUICK WAY TO DO A TASK. FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DONT KNOW THIS LITTLE HIDDEN GEM, HERE IS A LITTLE TUTORIAL.
FROM AN ADMIN COMMAND PROMPT
COPY CON HELLO.VBSDIM NAMENAME = INPUTBOX("MY QUESTION","TITLE OF INPUTBOX","MY ANSWER" )MSGBOX "HELLO " & NAME,48
NOW HIT CTRL Z TO SAVE
WSCRIPT HELLO.VBS WILL RUN THE SCRTIPT.
FROM AN ADMIN COMMAND PROMPT
COPY CON HELLO.VBSDIM NAMENAME = INPUTBOX("MY QUESTION","TITLE OF INPUTBOX","MY ANSWER" )MSGBOX "HELLO " & NAME,48
NOW HIT CTRL Z TO SAVE
WSCRIPT HELLO.VBS WILL RUN THE SCRTIPT.
DOS Commands
ARP-The arp command is used to display or change entries in the ARP cache.
Assoc-The assoc command is used to display or change the file type associated with a particular file extension.
Attrib-The attrib command is used to change the attributes of a single file or a directory. The attrib command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.
Auditpol -The auditpol command is used to display or change audit policies. The auditpol command is available in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.
Bcdboot-The bcdboot command is used to copy boot files to the system partition and to create a new system BCD store.
Bcdedit -The bcdedit command is used to view or make changes to Boot Configuration Data.
Bdehdcfg-The bdehdcfg command is used to prepare a hard drive for BitLocker Drive Encryption.
Bitsadmin-The bitsadmin command is used to create, manage, and monitor download and upload jobs. The bitsadmin command is available in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. While the bitsadmin command is available in those versions of Windows, it is being phased out—the BITS PowerShell cmdlets should be used instead.
Bootcfg -The bootcfg command is used to build, modify, or view the contents of the boot.ini file, a hidden file that is used to identify in what folder, on which partition, and on which hard drive Windows is located. The bootcfg command is available in Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. The bootcfg command was replaced by the bcdedit command beginning in Windows Vista.
Bootcfg is still available in Windows 10, 8, 7, and Vista, but it serves no real value since boot.ini is not used in these operating systems.
Bootsect -The bootsect command is used to configure the master boot code to one compatible with BOOTMGR (Vista and later) or NTLDR (XP and earlier). The bootsect command is available in Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows 8. The bootsect command is also available in Windows 7 and Windows Vista but only from the Command Prompt available in System Recovery Options.
Cacls-The cacls command is used to display or change access control lists of files.
Call The call command is used to run a script or batch program from within another script or batch program. The call command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. The call command has no effect outside of a script or batch file. In other words, running the call command at the Command Prompt or MS-DOS prompt will do nothing.
Cd The cd command is the shorthand version of the chdir command. The cd command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.
Certreq The certreq command is used to perform various certification authority (CA) certificate functions.
Certutil The certutil command is used to dump and display certification authority (CA) configuration information in addition to other CA functions.
Change The change command changes various terminal server settings like install modes, COM port mappings, and logons.
Chcp The chcp command displays or configures the active code page number. The chcp command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.
Chdir The chdir command is used to display the drive letter and folder that you are currently in. Chdir can also be used to change the drive and/or directory that you want to work in. The chdir command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.
Checknetisolation The checknetisolation command is used to test apps that require network capabilities.
Chglogon The chglogon command enables, disables, or drains terminal server session logins.
Chgport The chgport command can be used to display or change COM port mappings for DOS compatibility.
Chgusr The chgusr command is used to change the install mode for the terminal server.
Chkdsk The chkdsk command, often referred to as check disk, is used to identify and correct certain hard drive errors.
Chkntfs The chkntfs command is used to configure or display the checking of the disk drive during the Windows boot process.
Choice The choice command is used within a script or batch program to provide a list of choices and return the value of that choice to the program. The choice command is available in MS-DOS and all versions of Windows except Windows XP. Use the set command with the /p switch in place of the choice command in batch files and scripts that you plan to use in Windows XP.
Cipher The cipher command shows or changes the encryption status of files and folders on NTFS partitions.
Clip The clip command is used to redirect the output from any command to the clipboard in Windows.
Cls The cls command clears the screen of all previously entered commands and other text. The cls command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.
Cmd The cmd command starts a new instance of the cmd.exe command interpreter.
Cmdkey The cmdkey command is used to show, create, and remove stored user names and passwords.
Cmstp The cmstp command installs or uninstalls a Connection Manager service profile.
Color The color command is used to change the colors of the text and background within the Command Prompt window.
Command The command command starts a new instance of the command.com command interpreter. The command command is available in MS-DOS as well as in all 32-bit versions of Windows. The command command is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows.
Comp The comp command is used to compare the contents of two files or sets of files.
Compact The compact command is used to show or change the compression state of files and directories on NTFS partitions.
Convert The convert command is used to convert FAT or FAT32 formatted volumes to the NTFS format.
Copy The copy command does simply that — it copies one or more files from one location to another. The copy command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. The xcopy command is considered to be a more "powerful" version of the copy command.
Cscript The cscript command is used to execute scripts via Microsoft Script Host. The cscript command is available in all versions of Windows. The cscript command is most popularly used to manage printers from the command line using scripts like prncnfg.vbs, prndrvr.vbs, prnmngr.vbs, and others.
Date The date command is used to show or change the current date. The date command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Defrag The defrag command is used to defragment a drive you specify. The defrag command is the command line version of Microsoft's Disk Defragmenter. The defrag command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Del The del command is used to delete one or more files. The del command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. The del command is the same as the erase command. Dir The dir command is used to display a list of files and folders contained inside the folder that you are currently working in. The dir command also displays other important information like the hard drive's serial number, the total number of files listed, their combined size, the total amount of free space left on the drive, and more. The dir command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Diskcomp The diskcomp command is used to compare the contents of two floppy disks. The diskcomp command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS, with the exclusion of Windows 11 and Windows 10. Diskcopy The diskcopy command is used to copy the entire contents of one floppy disk to another. The diskcopy command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS, with the exclusion of Windows 11 and Windows 10. Diskpart The diskpart command is used to create, manage, and delete hard drive partitions. Diskperf The diskperf command is used to manage disk performance counters remotely. The diskperf command is available in windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Diskraid The diskraid command starts the DiskRAID tool which is used to manage and configure RAID arrays. Dism The dism command starts the Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool (DISM). The DISM tool is used to manage features in Windows images. Dispdiag The dispdiag command is used to output a log of information about the display system. Djoin The djoin command is used to create a new computer account in a domain. The djoin command is available in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. Doskey The doskey command is used to edit command lines, create macros, and recall previously entered commands. The doskey command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Dosx The dosx command is used to start DOS Protected Mode Interface (DPMI), a special mode designed to give MS-DOS applications access to more than the normally allowed 640 KB. The dosx command is available in Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. The dosx command is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows. The dosx command and DPMI is only available in Windows to support older MS-DOS programs. Driverquery The driverquery command is used to show a list of all installed drivers. Echo The echo command is used to show messages, most commonly from within script or batch files. The echo command can also be used to turn the echoing feature on or off. The echo command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Endlocal The endlocal command is used to end the localization of environment changes inside a batch or script file. The endlocal command is available in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Erase The erase command is used to delete one or more files. The erase command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. The erase command is the same as the del command. Esentutl The esentutl command is used to manage Extensible Storage Engine databases. The esentutl command is available in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Eventcreate The eventcreate command is used to create a custom event in an event log. Exit The exit command is used to end the cmd.exe (Windows) or command.com (MS-DOS) session that you're currently working in. The exit command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Fc The fc command is used to compare two individual or sets of files and then show the differences between them. The fc command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Find The find command is used to search for a specified text string in one or more files. The find command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Findstr The findstr command is used to find text string patterns in one or more files. Finger The finger command is used to return information about one or more users on a remote computer that's running the Finger service. Fltmc The fltmc command is used to load, unload, list, and otherwise manage Filter drivers. Fondue The fondue command, short for Features on Demand User Experience Tool, is used to install any of the several optional Windows features from the command line. For The for command is used to run a specified command for each file in a set of files. The for command is most often used within a batch or script file. The for command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Forfiles The forfiles command selects one or more files to execute a specified command on. The forfiles command is most often used within a batch or script file. Format The format command is used to format a drive in the file system that you specify. Fsutil The fsutil command is used to perform various FAT and NTFS file system tasks like managing reparse points and sparse files, dismounting a volume, and extending a volume. Ftp The ftp command can be used to transfer files to and from another computer. The remote computer must be operating as an FTP server. The ftp command is available in all versions of Windows. Ftype The ftype command is used to define a default program to open a specified file type. The ftype command is available in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Getmac The getmac command is used to display the media access control (MAC) address of all the network controllers on a system. The getmac command is available in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Goto The goto command is used in a batch or script file to direct the command process to a labeled line in the script. The goto command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Gpresult The gpresult command is used to display Group Policy settings. The gpresult command is available in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Gpupdate The gpupdate command is used to update Group Policy settings. The gpupdate command is available in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Graftabl The graftabl command is used to enable the ability of Windows to display an extended character set in graphics mode. The graftabl command is available in all versions of Windows and in MS-DOS up to version 5.0. The graftabl command is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows. Graphics -The graphics command is used to load a program that can print graphics. The graphics command is available in MS-DOS as well as in all 32-bit versions of Windows. The graphics command is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows. Help -The help command provides more detailed information on any of the other Command Prompt or MS-DOS commands. The help command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Hostname -The hostname command displays the name of the current host. Icacls -The icacls command is used to display or change access control lists of files. If-The if command is used to perform conditional functions in a batch file. The if command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.
Intersvr The intersvr command is used to start the Interlnk server and to copy Interlnk files from one computer to another. The intersvr command is only available in MS-DOS. The ability to directly connect two computers is handled by the networking functions in all versions of Windows. Ipconfig The ipconfig command is used to display detailed IP information for each network adapter utilizing TCP/IP. The ipconfig command can also be used to release and renew IP addresses on systems configured to receive them via a DHCP server. Iscsicli The iscsicli command starts the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator, used to manage iSCSI. Klist The klist command is used to list Kerberos service tickets. The klist command can also be used to purge Kerberos tickets. Ksetup The ksetup command is used to configure connections to a Kerberos server. Ktmutil The ktmutil command starts the Kernel Transaction Manager utility. Label The label command is used to manage the volume label of a disk. The label command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Licensingdiag The licensingdiag command is a tool used to generate a text-based log and other data files that contain product activation and other Windows licensing information. Loadfix The loadfix command is used to load the specified program in the first 64K of memory and then runs the program. The loadfix command is available in MS-DOS as well as in all 32-bit versions of Windows. The loadfix command is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows. Loadhigh The loadhigh command is used to load a program into high memory and is usually used from within the autoexec.bat file. The loadhigh command is available in Windows 98 and 95, as well as in MS-DOS. Memory usage is handled automatically beginning in Windows XP. Lodctr The lodctr command is used to update registry values related to performance counters. The lodctr command is available in all versions of Windows. Logman The logman command is used to create and manage Event Trace Session and Performance logs. The logman command also supports many functions of Performance Monitor. Logoff The logoff command is used to terminate a session. Lpq The lpq command displays the status of a print queue on a computer running Line Printer Daemon (LPD). The lpq command is available in all versions of Windows. Lpr The lpr command is used to send a file to a computer running Line Printer Daemon (LPD). The lpr command is available in all versions of Windows. Mem The mem command shows information about used and free memory areas and programs that are currently loaded into memory in the MS-DOS subsystem. The mem command is available in MS-DOS as well as in all 32-bit versions of Windows. The mem command is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows. Mode The mode command is used to configure system devices, most often COM and LPT ports. The mode command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. More The more command is used to display the information contained in a text file. The more command can also be used to paginate the results of any other Command Prompt or MS-DOS command.
Move The move command is used to move one or files from one folder to another. The move command is also used to rename directories. The move command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Mrinfo The mrinfo command is used to provide information about a router's interfaces and neighbors. Msg The msg command is used to send a message to a user. Muiunattend The muiunattend command starts the Multilanguage User Interface unattended setup process. Nbtstat The nbtstat command is used to show TCP/IP information and other statistical information about a remote computer. The nbtstat command is available in all versions of Windows. Net The net command is used to display, configure, and correct a wide variety of network settings. The net command is available in all versions of Windows. Netsh The netsh command is used to start Network Shell, a command-line utility used to manage the network configuration of the local, or a remote, computer. Netstat The netstat command is most commonly used to display all open network connections and listening ports. Nslookup The nslookup is most commonly used to display the hostname of an entered IP address. The nslookup command queries your configured DNS server to discover the IP address. Openfiles -The openfiles command is used to display and disconnect open files and folders on a system. Path -The path command is used to display or set a specific path available to executable files. Pathping -The pathping command functions much like the tracert command but will also report information about network latency and loss at each hop. Pause The pause command is used within a batch or script file to pause the processing of the file. When the pause command is used, a "Press any key to continue…" message displays in the command window. The pause command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Pentnt The pentnt command is used to detect floating point division errors in the Intel Pentium chip. The pentnt command is also used to enable floating point emulation and disable floating point hardware. The pentnt command is available in Windows XP. The pentnt command was removed beginning in Windows Vista due to the lack of Intel Pentium CPU use at the time of this operating system release. Ping The ping command sends an Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Echo Request message to a specified remote computer to verify IP-level connectivity. The ping command is available in all versions of Windows. Pkgmgr The pkgmgr command is used to start the Windows Package Manager from the Command Prompt. Package Manager installs, uninstalls, configures, and updates features and packages for Windows. Powercfg The powercfg command is used to manage the Windows power management settings from the command line. Print The print command is used to print a specified text file to a specified printing device. Prompt The prompt command is used to customize the appearance of the prompt text in Command Prompt or MS-DOS. Pushd The pushd command is used to store a directory for use, most commonly from within a batch or script program. Qappsrv The qappsrv command is used to display all Remote Desktop Session Host servers available on the network. Qprocess The qprocess command is used to display information about running processes. Query The query command is used to display the status of a specified service. Quser The quser command is used to display information about users currently logged on to the system. Qwinsta The qwinsta command is used to display information about open Remote Desktop Sessions. Rasautou The rasautou command is used to manage Remote Access Dialer AutoDial addresses. Rasdial The rasdial command is used to start or end a network connection for a Microsoft client. Reagentc The reagentc command is used to configure the Windows Recovery Environment (RE). Recover The recover command is used to recover readable data from a bad or defective disk. Reg The reg command is used to manage the Windows Registry from the command line. The reg command can perform common registry functions like adding registry keys, exporting the registry, etc. Regini The regini command is used to set or change registry permissions and registry values from the command line. Register-cimprovider The register-cimprovider command is used to register a Common Information Model (CIM) Provider in Windows. Regsvr32 The regsvr32 command is used to register a DLL file as a command component in the Windows Registry. Relog The relog command is used to create new performance logs from data in existing performance logs. Rem The rem command is used to record comments or remarks in a batch or script file. Ren The ren command is the shorthand version of the rename command. Rename The rename command is used to change the name of the individual file that you specify. Repair-bde The repair-bde command is used to repair or decrypt a damaged drive that's been encrypted using BitLocker. Replace The replace command is used to replace one or more files with one or more other files. Reset The reset command, executed as reset session, is used to reset the session subsystem software and hardware to known initial values. Rmdir The rmdir command is used to delete an existing or completely empty folder. Robocopy The robocopy command is used to copy files and directories from one location to another. This command is also called Robust File Copy. Route The route command is used to manipulate network routing tables. The route command is available in all versions of Windows. Rpcping The rpcping command is used to ping a server using RPC. Runas The runas command is used to execute a program using another user's credentials. Rwinsta The rwinsta command is the shorthand version of the reset session command. Sc The sc command is used to configure information about services. The sc command communicates with the Service Control Manager. Schtasks The schtasks command is used to schedule specified programs or commands to run at certain times. The schtasks command can be used to create, delete, query, change, run, and end scheduled tasks. Sdbinst The sdbinst command is used to deploy customized SDB database files. Secedit The secedit command is used to configure and analyze system security by comparing the current security configuration to a template. Set The set command is used to display, enable, or disable environment variables in MS-DOS or from the Command Prompt. The set command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Setlocal The setlocal command is used to start the localization of environment changes inside a batch or script file. Setspn The setspn command is used to manage the Service Principal Names (SPN) for an Active Directory (AD) service account. Setver The setver command is used to set the MS-DOS version number that MS-DOS reports to a program. The setver command is available in MS-DOS as well as in all 32-bit versions of Windows. The setver command is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows. Setx The setx command is used to create or change environment variables in the user environment or the system environment. Sfc The sfc command is used to verify and replace important Windows system files. The sfc command is also referred to as System File Checker or Windows Resource Checker, depending on the operating system. Shutdown The shutdown command can be used to shut down, restart, or log off the current system or a remote computer. Sort The sort command is used to read data from a specified input, sort that data, and return the results of that sort to the Command Prompt screen, a file, or another output device. Start The start command is used to open a new command line window to run a specified program or command. The start command can also be used to start an application without creating a new window. Subst The subst command is used to associate a local path with a drive letter. The subst command is a lot like the net use command except a local path is used instead of a shared network path. Sxstrace The sxstrace command is used to start the WinSxs Tracing Utility, a programming diagnostic tool. Systeminfo The systeminfo command is used to display basic Windows configuration information for the local or a remote computer. Takeown The takedown command is used to regain access to a file that that an administrator was denied access to when reassigning ownership of the file. Taskkill The taskkill command is used to terminate a running task. The taskkill command is the command line equivalent of ending a process in Task Manager in Windows. Tasklist Displays a list of applications, services, and the Process ID (PID) currently running on either a local or a remote computer. Tcmsetup The tcmsetup command is used to set up or disable the Telephony Application Programming Interface (TAPI) client. Telnet The telnet command is used to communicate with remote computers that use the Telnet protocol. The telnet command is available in all versions of Windows. The telnet command is not available by default in Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, or Vista, but can be enabled by turning on the Telnet Client Windows feature from Programs and Features in Control Panel. Tftp The tftp command is used to transfer files to and from a remote computer that's running the Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) service or daemon. Time The time command is used to show or change the current time. Timeout The timeout command is typically used in a batch or script file to provide a specified timeout value during a procedure. The timeout command can also be used to ignore keypresses. Title The title command is used to set the Command Prompt window title. Tlntadmn The tlntadmn command is used to administer a local or remote computer running Telnet Server. Tpmvscmgr The tpmvscmgr command is used to create and destroy TPM virtual smart cards. Tracerpt The tracerpt command is used to process event trace logs or real-time data from instrumented event trace providers. The tracerpt command is available in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Tracert The tracert command sends Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Echo Request messages to a specified remote computer with increasing Time to Live (TTL) field values and displays the IP address and hostname, if available, of the router interfaces between the source and destination. The tracert command is available in all versions of Windows. Tree The tree command is used to graphically display the folder structure of a specified drive or path. The tree command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Tscon The tscon command is used to attach a user session to a Remote Desktop session. The tscon command is available in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Tsdiscon The tsdiscon command is used to disconnect a Remote Desktop session. Tskill The tskill command is used to end the specified process. Type The type command is used to display the information contained in a text file. Typeperf The typerperf command displays performance data in the Command Prompt window or writes the data to specified log file. Tzutil The tzutil command is used to display or configure the current system's time zone. The tzutil command can also be used to enable or disable Daylight Saving Time adjustments. Vaultcmd The vaultcmd command is used to create, remove, and show stored credentials. Ver The ver command is used to display the current Windows or MS-DOS version number. Verify The verify command is used to enable or disable the ability of Command Prompt, or MS-DOS, to verify that files are written correctly to a disk. Vol The vol command shows the volume label and serial number of a specified disk, assuming this information exists. Vssadmin The vssadmin command starts the Volume Shadow Copy Service administrative command line tool which displays current volume shadow copy backups and all installed shadow copy writers and providers. W32tm The w32tm command is used to diagnose issues with Windows Time. Waitfor The waitfor command is used to send or wait for a signal on a system. Wbadmin The wbadmin command is used to start and stop backup jobs, display details about a previous backup, list the items within a backup, and report on the status of a currently running backup. Wecutil The wecutil command is used to manage subscriptions to events that are forwarded from WS-Management supported computers. Wevtutil The wevtutil command starts the Windows Events Command Line Utility which is used to manage event logs and publishers. Where The where command is used to search for files that match a specified pattern. Whoami The whoami command is used to retrieve user name and group information on a network. Winmgmt The winmgmt command starts the command line version of WMI, a scripting tool in Windows. Winrm The winrm command is used to start the command line version of Windows Remote Management, used to manage secure communications with local and remote computers using web services. Winrs The winrs command is used to open a secure command window with a remote host. Winsat The winsat command starts the Windows System Assessment Tool, a program that assesses various features, attributes, and capabilities of a computer running Windows. Wmic The wmic command starts the Windows Management Instrumentation Command line (WMIC), a scripting interface that simplifies the use of Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and systems managed via WMI. Wsmanhttpconfig The wsmanhttpconfig command is used to manage aspects of the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) service. Xcopy The xcopy command can copy one or more files or directory trees from one location to another. The xcopy command is generally considered a more "powerful" version of the copy command through the robocopy command trumps even xcopy. The xcopy command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Xwizard The xwizard command, short for Extensible Wizard, is used to register data in Windows, often from a preconfigured XML file.
Date The date command is used to show or change the current date. The date command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Defrag The defrag command is used to defragment a drive you specify. The defrag command is the command line version of Microsoft's Disk Defragmenter. The defrag command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Del The del command is used to delete one or more files. The del command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. The del command is the same as the erase command. Dir The dir command is used to display a list of files and folders contained inside the folder that you are currently working in. The dir command also displays other important information like the hard drive's serial number, the total number of files listed, their combined size, the total amount of free space left on the drive, and more. The dir command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Diskcomp The diskcomp command is used to compare the contents of two floppy disks. The diskcomp command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS, with the exclusion of Windows 11 and Windows 10. Diskcopy The diskcopy command is used to copy the entire contents of one floppy disk to another. The diskcopy command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS, with the exclusion of Windows 11 and Windows 10. Diskpart The diskpart command is used to create, manage, and delete hard drive partitions. Diskperf The diskperf command is used to manage disk performance counters remotely. The diskperf command is available in windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Diskraid The diskraid command starts the DiskRAID tool which is used to manage and configure RAID arrays. Dism The dism command starts the Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool (DISM). The DISM tool is used to manage features in Windows images. Dispdiag The dispdiag command is used to output a log of information about the display system. Djoin The djoin command is used to create a new computer account in a domain. The djoin command is available in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. Doskey The doskey command is used to edit command lines, create macros, and recall previously entered commands. The doskey command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Dosx The dosx command is used to start DOS Protected Mode Interface (DPMI), a special mode designed to give MS-DOS applications access to more than the normally allowed 640 KB. The dosx command is available in Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. The dosx command is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows. The dosx command and DPMI is only available in Windows to support older MS-DOS programs. Driverquery The driverquery command is used to show a list of all installed drivers. Echo The echo command is used to show messages, most commonly from within script or batch files. The echo command can also be used to turn the echoing feature on or off. The echo command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Endlocal The endlocal command is used to end the localization of environment changes inside a batch or script file. The endlocal command is available in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Erase The erase command is used to delete one or more files. The erase command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. The erase command is the same as the del command. Esentutl The esentutl command is used to manage Extensible Storage Engine databases. The esentutl command is available in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Eventcreate The eventcreate command is used to create a custom event in an event log. Exit The exit command is used to end the cmd.exe (Windows) or command.com (MS-DOS) session that you're currently working in. The exit command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Fc The fc command is used to compare two individual or sets of files and then show the differences between them. The fc command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Find The find command is used to search for a specified text string in one or more files. The find command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Findstr The findstr command is used to find text string patterns in one or more files. Finger The finger command is used to return information about one or more users on a remote computer that's running the Finger service. Fltmc The fltmc command is used to load, unload, list, and otherwise manage Filter drivers. Fondue The fondue command, short for Features on Demand User Experience Tool, is used to install any of the several optional Windows features from the command line. For The for command is used to run a specified command for each file in a set of files. The for command is most often used within a batch or script file. The for command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Forfiles The forfiles command selects one or more files to execute a specified command on. The forfiles command is most often used within a batch or script file. Format The format command is used to format a drive in the file system that you specify. Fsutil The fsutil command is used to perform various FAT and NTFS file system tasks like managing reparse points and sparse files, dismounting a volume, and extending a volume. Ftp The ftp command can be used to transfer files to and from another computer. The remote computer must be operating as an FTP server. The ftp command is available in all versions of Windows. Ftype The ftype command is used to define a default program to open a specified file type. The ftype command is available in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Getmac The getmac command is used to display the media access control (MAC) address of all the network controllers on a system. The getmac command is available in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Goto The goto command is used in a batch or script file to direct the command process to a labeled line in the script. The goto command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Gpresult The gpresult command is used to display Group Policy settings. The gpresult command is available in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Gpupdate The gpupdate command is used to update Group Policy settings. The gpupdate command is available in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Graftabl The graftabl command is used to enable the ability of Windows to display an extended character set in graphics mode. The graftabl command is available in all versions of Windows and in MS-DOS up to version 5.0. The graftabl command is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows. Graphics -The graphics command is used to load a program that can print graphics. The graphics command is available in MS-DOS as well as in all 32-bit versions of Windows. The graphics command is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows. Help -The help command provides more detailed information on any of the other Command Prompt or MS-DOS commands. The help command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Hostname -The hostname command displays the name of the current host. Icacls -The icacls command is used to display or change access control lists of files. If-The if command is used to perform conditional functions in a batch file. The if command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.
Intersvr The intersvr command is used to start the Interlnk server and to copy Interlnk files from one computer to another. The intersvr command is only available in MS-DOS. The ability to directly connect two computers is handled by the networking functions in all versions of Windows. Ipconfig The ipconfig command is used to display detailed IP information for each network adapter utilizing TCP/IP. The ipconfig command can also be used to release and renew IP addresses on systems configured to receive them via a DHCP server. Iscsicli The iscsicli command starts the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator, used to manage iSCSI. Klist The klist command is used to list Kerberos service tickets. The klist command can also be used to purge Kerberos tickets. Ksetup The ksetup command is used to configure connections to a Kerberos server. Ktmutil The ktmutil command starts the Kernel Transaction Manager utility. Label The label command is used to manage the volume label of a disk. The label command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Licensingdiag The licensingdiag command is a tool used to generate a text-based log and other data files that contain product activation and other Windows licensing information. Loadfix The loadfix command is used to load the specified program in the first 64K of memory and then runs the program. The loadfix command is available in MS-DOS as well as in all 32-bit versions of Windows. The loadfix command is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows. Loadhigh The loadhigh command is used to load a program into high memory and is usually used from within the autoexec.bat file. The loadhigh command is available in Windows 98 and 95, as well as in MS-DOS. Memory usage is handled automatically beginning in Windows XP. Lodctr The lodctr command is used to update registry values related to performance counters. The lodctr command is available in all versions of Windows. Logman The logman command is used to create and manage Event Trace Session and Performance logs. The logman command also supports many functions of Performance Monitor. Logoff The logoff command is used to terminate a session. Lpq The lpq command displays the status of a print queue on a computer running Line Printer Daemon (LPD). The lpq command is available in all versions of Windows. Lpr The lpr command is used to send a file to a computer running Line Printer Daemon (LPD). The lpr command is available in all versions of Windows. Mem The mem command shows information about used and free memory areas and programs that are currently loaded into memory in the MS-DOS subsystem. The mem command is available in MS-DOS as well as in all 32-bit versions of Windows. The mem command is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows. Mode The mode command is used to configure system devices, most often COM and LPT ports. The mode command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. More The more command is used to display the information contained in a text file. The more command can also be used to paginate the results of any other Command Prompt or MS-DOS command.
Move The move command is used to move one or files from one folder to another. The move command is also used to rename directories. The move command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Mrinfo The mrinfo command is used to provide information about a router's interfaces and neighbors. Msg The msg command is used to send a message to a user. Muiunattend The muiunattend command starts the Multilanguage User Interface unattended setup process. Nbtstat The nbtstat command is used to show TCP/IP information and other statistical information about a remote computer. The nbtstat command is available in all versions of Windows. Net The net command is used to display, configure, and correct a wide variety of network settings. The net command is available in all versions of Windows. Netsh The netsh command is used to start Network Shell, a command-line utility used to manage the network configuration of the local, or a remote, computer. Netstat The netstat command is most commonly used to display all open network connections and listening ports. Nslookup The nslookup is most commonly used to display the hostname of an entered IP address. The nslookup command queries your configured DNS server to discover the IP address. Openfiles -The openfiles command is used to display and disconnect open files and folders on a system. Path -The path command is used to display or set a specific path available to executable files. Pathping -The pathping command functions much like the tracert command but will also report information about network latency and loss at each hop. Pause The pause command is used within a batch or script file to pause the processing of the file. When the pause command is used, a "Press any key to continue…" message displays in the command window. The pause command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Pentnt The pentnt command is used to detect floating point division errors in the Intel Pentium chip. The pentnt command is also used to enable floating point emulation and disable floating point hardware. The pentnt command is available in Windows XP. The pentnt command was removed beginning in Windows Vista due to the lack of Intel Pentium CPU use at the time of this operating system release. Ping The ping command sends an Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Echo Request message to a specified remote computer to verify IP-level connectivity. The ping command is available in all versions of Windows. Pkgmgr The pkgmgr command is used to start the Windows Package Manager from the Command Prompt. Package Manager installs, uninstalls, configures, and updates features and packages for Windows. Powercfg The powercfg command is used to manage the Windows power management settings from the command line. Print The print command is used to print a specified text file to a specified printing device. Prompt The prompt command is used to customize the appearance of the prompt text in Command Prompt or MS-DOS. Pushd The pushd command is used to store a directory for use, most commonly from within a batch or script program. Qappsrv The qappsrv command is used to display all Remote Desktop Session Host servers available on the network. Qprocess The qprocess command is used to display information about running processes. Query The query command is used to display the status of a specified service. Quser The quser command is used to display information about users currently logged on to the system. Qwinsta The qwinsta command is used to display information about open Remote Desktop Sessions. Rasautou The rasautou command is used to manage Remote Access Dialer AutoDial addresses. Rasdial The rasdial command is used to start or end a network connection for a Microsoft client. Reagentc The reagentc command is used to configure the Windows Recovery Environment (RE). Recover The recover command is used to recover readable data from a bad or defective disk. Reg The reg command is used to manage the Windows Registry from the command line. The reg command can perform common registry functions like adding registry keys, exporting the registry, etc. Regini The regini command is used to set or change registry permissions and registry values from the command line. Register-cimprovider The register-cimprovider command is used to register a Common Information Model (CIM) Provider in Windows. Regsvr32 The regsvr32 command is used to register a DLL file as a command component in the Windows Registry. Relog The relog command is used to create new performance logs from data in existing performance logs. Rem The rem command is used to record comments or remarks in a batch or script file. Ren The ren command is the shorthand version of the rename command. Rename The rename command is used to change the name of the individual file that you specify. Repair-bde The repair-bde command is used to repair or decrypt a damaged drive that's been encrypted using BitLocker. Replace The replace command is used to replace one or more files with one or more other files. Reset The reset command, executed as reset session, is used to reset the session subsystem software and hardware to known initial values. Rmdir The rmdir command is used to delete an existing or completely empty folder. Robocopy The robocopy command is used to copy files and directories from one location to another. This command is also called Robust File Copy. Route The route command is used to manipulate network routing tables. The route command is available in all versions of Windows. Rpcping The rpcping command is used to ping a server using RPC. Runas The runas command is used to execute a program using another user's credentials. Rwinsta The rwinsta command is the shorthand version of the reset session command. Sc The sc command is used to configure information about services. The sc command communicates with the Service Control Manager. Schtasks The schtasks command is used to schedule specified programs or commands to run at certain times. The schtasks command can be used to create, delete, query, change, run, and end scheduled tasks. Sdbinst The sdbinst command is used to deploy customized SDB database files. Secedit The secedit command is used to configure and analyze system security by comparing the current security configuration to a template. Set The set command is used to display, enable, or disable environment variables in MS-DOS or from the Command Prompt. The set command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Setlocal The setlocal command is used to start the localization of environment changes inside a batch or script file. Setspn The setspn command is used to manage the Service Principal Names (SPN) for an Active Directory (AD) service account. Setver The setver command is used to set the MS-DOS version number that MS-DOS reports to a program. The setver command is available in MS-DOS as well as in all 32-bit versions of Windows. The setver command is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows. Setx The setx command is used to create or change environment variables in the user environment or the system environment. Sfc The sfc command is used to verify and replace important Windows system files. The sfc command is also referred to as System File Checker or Windows Resource Checker, depending on the operating system. Shutdown The shutdown command can be used to shut down, restart, or log off the current system or a remote computer. Sort The sort command is used to read data from a specified input, sort that data, and return the results of that sort to the Command Prompt screen, a file, or another output device. Start The start command is used to open a new command line window to run a specified program or command. The start command can also be used to start an application without creating a new window. Subst The subst command is used to associate a local path with a drive letter. The subst command is a lot like the net use command except a local path is used instead of a shared network path. Sxstrace The sxstrace command is used to start the WinSxs Tracing Utility, a programming diagnostic tool. Systeminfo The systeminfo command is used to display basic Windows configuration information for the local or a remote computer. Takeown The takedown command is used to regain access to a file that that an administrator was denied access to when reassigning ownership of the file. Taskkill The taskkill command is used to terminate a running task. The taskkill command is the command line equivalent of ending a process in Task Manager in Windows. Tasklist Displays a list of applications, services, and the Process ID (PID) currently running on either a local or a remote computer. Tcmsetup The tcmsetup command is used to set up or disable the Telephony Application Programming Interface (TAPI) client. Telnet The telnet command is used to communicate with remote computers that use the Telnet protocol. The telnet command is available in all versions of Windows. The telnet command is not available by default in Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, or Vista, but can be enabled by turning on the Telnet Client Windows feature from Programs and Features in Control Panel. Tftp The tftp command is used to transfer files to and from a remote computer that's running the Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) service or daemon. Time The time command is used to show or change the current time. Timeout The timeout command is typically used in a batch or script file to provide a specified timeout value during a procedure. The timeout command can also be used to ignore keypresses. Title The title command is used to set the Command Prompt window title. Tlntadmn The tlntadmn command is used to administer a local or remote computer running Telnet Server. Tpmvscmgr The tpmvscmgr command is used to create and destroy TPM virtual smart cards. Tracerpt The tracerpt command is used to process event trace logs or real-time data from instrumented event trace providers. The tracerpt command is available in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Tracert The tracert command sends Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Echo Request messages to a specified remote computer with increasing Time to Live (TTL) field values and displays the IP address and hostname, if available, of the router interfaces between the source and destination. The tracert command is available in all versions of Windows. Tree The tree command is used to graphically display the folder structure of a specified drive or path. The tree command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Tscon The tscon command is used to attach a user session to a Remote Desktop session. The tscon command is available in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Tsdiscon The tsdiscon command is used to disconnect a Remote Desktop session. Tskill The tskill command is used to end the specified process. Type The type command is used to display the information contained in a text file. Typeperf The typerperf command displays performance data in the Command Prompt window or writes the data to specified log file. Tzutil The tzutil command is used to display or configure the current system's time zone. The tzutil command can also be used to enable or disable Daylight Saving Time adjustments. Vaultcmd The vaultcmd command is used to create, remove, and show stored credentials. Ver The ver command is used to display the current Windows or MS-DOS version number. Verify The verify command is used to enable or disable the ability of Command Prompt, or MS-DOS, to verify that files are written correctly to a disk. Vol The vol command shows the volume label and serial number of a specified disk, assuming this information exists. Vssadmin The vssadmin command starts the Volume Shadow Copy Service administrative command line tool which displays current volume shadow copy backups and all installed shadow copy writers and providers. W32tm The w32tm command is used to diagnose issues with Windows Time. Waitfor The waitfor command is used to send or wait for a signal on a system. Wbadmin The wbadmin command is used to start and stop backup jobs, display details about a previous backup, list the items within a backup, and report on the status of a currently running backup. Wecutil The wecutil command is used to manage subscriptions to events that are forwarded from WS-Management supported computers. Wevtutil The wevtutil command starts the Windows Events Command Line Utility which is used to manage event logs and publishers. Where The where command is used to search for files that match a specified pattern. Whoami The whoami command is used to retrieve user name and group information on a network. Winmgmt The winmgmt command starts the command line version of WMI, a scripting tool in Windows. Winrm The winrm command is used to start the command line version of Windows Remote Management, used to manage secure communications with local and remote computers using web services. Winrs The winrs command is used to open a secure command window with a remote host. Winsat The winsat command starts the Windows System Assessment Tool, a program that assesses various features, attributes, and capabilities of a computer running Windows. Wmic The wmic command starts the Windows Management Instrumentation Command line (WMIC), a scripting interface that simplifies the use of Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and systems managed via WMI. Wsmanhttpconfig The wsmanhttpconfig command is used to manage aspects of the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) service. Xcopy The xcopy command can copy one or more files or directory trees from one location to another. The xcopy command is generally considered a more "powerful" version of the copy command through the robocopy command trumps even xcopy. The xcopy command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Xwizard The xwizard command, short for Extensible Wizard, is used to register data in Windows, often from a preconfigured XML file.
Awlays Remember who is in charge -Author Unknown
Data Processing ManagerLeaps Tall Buildings in a single boundIs more Powerful than a locomotiveIs Faster Than a speeding BulletWalks on WaterGives policy to god
Assistant Data Processing ManagerLeaps Short Buildings in a single boundIs more powerful then a switch engineIs just as fast as a speeding BulletWalks on water if the sea is calmtalks with god
Senior Systems AnalystLeaps short buildings with a running start and favourable windsis almost as powerful as a switch engineIs faster then a speeding BBWalks on water in an indoor swimming poolTalks with god if special request approved
System AnalystBarely Clears a Quonset HutLoses a tug of war with a locomotiveCan fire a speeding bullettSwims WellIs occasionally addressed by god
Lead ProgrammerMakes high marks on wall when trying to leap tall buildingsIs run over by locomotivesCan sometimes handle a gun without inflicting self-injuryDog paddlesTalks to animals
Senior ProgrammerRuns into buildingsRecognises locomotives two out of three timesIs not issued AmmunitionCan stay afloat with a life jacketTalks to walls
Maintance ProgrammerFalls over doorsteps when trying to enter buildingsSays "Look at the choo choo"Wets himself with a water pistolPlays in mud puddlesMumbles to himself
OperatorLifts Buildings and walks under themKicks locomotives off the tracksCatches speedings bullets in her teeth and eats themFreezes water with single glanceShe is GOD
Assistant Data Processing ManagerLeaps Short Buildings in a single boundIs more powerful then a switch engineIs just as fast as a speeding BulletWalks on water if the sea is calmtalks with god
Senior Systems AnalystLeaps short buildings with a running start and favourable windsis almost as powerful as a switch engineIs faster then a speeding BBWalks on water in an indoor swimming poolTalks with god if special request approved
System AnalystBarely Clears a Quonset HutLoses a tug of war with a locomotiveCan fire a speeding bullettSwims WellIs occasionally addressed by god
Lead ProgrammerMakes high marks on wall when trying to leap tall buildingsIs run over by locomotivesCan sometimes handle a gun without inflicting self-injuryDog paddlesTalks to animals
Senior ProgrammerRuns into buildingsRecognises locomotives two out of three timesIs not issued AmmunitionCan stay afloat with a life jacketTalks to walls
Maintance ProgrammerFalls over doorsteps when trying to enter buildingsSays "Look at the choo choo"Wets himself with a water pistolPlays in mud puddlesMumbles to himself
OperatorLifts Buildings and walks under themKicks locomotives off the tracksCatches speedings bullets in her teeth and eats themFreezes water with single glanceShe is GOD