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cmd.exe commands with explanations - Qomplainerz - 07-25-2023
dir: Lists the files and directories in the current directory.
cd: Changes the current directory. For example, "cd C:\Users" navigates to the Users folder on the C drive.
mkdir: Creates a new directory. Usage: "mkdir FolderName."
rmdir: Removes a directory. Usage: "rmdir /s FolderName" (the /s option is used to delete directories with content).
copy: Copies files from one location to another. Usage: "copy SourceFile DestinationFolder."
move: Moves files from one location to another. Usage: "move SourceFile DestinationFolder."
del: Deletes a file. Usage: "del FileName."
ren: Renames a file or directory. Usage: "ren OldName NewName."
type: Displays the content of a text file. Usage: "type FileName."
echo: Prints a message to the command prompt or a file. Usage: "echo Message" or "echo Message > FileName.txt" (saves the message to a file).
ipconfig: Displays network configuration details. Usage: "ipconfig" or "ipconfig /all" (displays detailed information).
ping: Sends a network request to a specific IP address or domain to check connectivity. Usage: "ping IPAddress" or "ping DomainName."
tracert: Traces the route packets take to reach a specified IP address or domain. Usage: "tracert IPAddress" or "tracert DomainName."
netstat: Displays network statistics, such as open ports and active connections. Usage: "netstat" or "netstat -a" (displays all connections).
tasklist: Lists all running processes. Usage: "tasklist" or "tasklist /v" (includes more details).
taskkill: Terminates or ends a running process. Usage: "taskkill /im ProcessName.exe" or "taskkill /pid ProcessID."
shutdown: Shuts down or restarts the computer. Usage: "shutdown /s" (shuts down) or "shutdown /r" (restarts).
sfc: Scans and repairs system files. Usage: "sfc /scannow" (scans and repairs) or "sfc /verifyonly" (scans without repairs).
chkdsk: Checks and repairs disk errors. Usage: "chkdsk C:" (checks the C drive) or "chkdsk /f C:" (checks and fixes errors).
systeminfo: Displays system information, such as OS version, hardware, and more. Usage: "systeminfo."
Remember that typing "help" in Command Prompt will display a list of all available commands with brief descriptions. To get more detailed information about a specific command, you can use "command /?" or "help command" (e.g., "dir /?" or "help dir").