cmd.exe commands with explanations

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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").