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Full List of Command Prompt CommandsCommandDescriptionAppendThe append command can be used by programs to open in another directory as if they were located in the current directory. The append command is available in MS-DOS as well as in all versions of Windows. The append command is not available in versions of Windows.ArpThe arp command is used to display or change entries in the ARP cache. The arp command is available in all versions of Windows.AssocThe assoc command is used to display or change the file type associated with a particular. The assoc command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.The at command is used to schedule commands and other programs to run at a specific date and time. The at command is available in Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.
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Beginning in Windows 8, command line task scheduling should instead be completed with the schtasks command.AtmadmThe atmadm command is used to display information related to asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) connections on the system. The atmadm command is available in Windows XP.
Support for ATM was removed beginning in Windows Vista, making the atmadm command unnecessary.The attrib command is used to change the of a single file or a directory. The attrib command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.AuditpolThe auditpol command is used to display or change audit policies.
The auditpol command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.BcdbootThe bcdboot command is used to copy files to the system and to create a new system BCD store. The bcdboot command is available in Windows 8 and Windows 7.BcdeditThe bcdedit command is used to view or make changes to Boot Configuration Data. The bcdedit command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.
The bcdedit command replaced the bootcfg command beginning in Windows Vista.BdehdcfgThe bdehdcfg command is used to prepare a for BitLocker Drive Encryption. The bdehdcfg command is available in Windows 8 and Windows 7.BitsadminThe bitsadmin command is used to create, manage, and monitor download and upload jobs.
The bitsadmin command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. While the bitsadmin command is available in both Windows 8 and Windows 7, it is being phased out. The BITS PowerShell cmdlets should be used instead.BootcfgThe bootcfg command is used to build, modify, or view the contents of the boot.ini file, a 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 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 8, 7, and Vista, but it serves no real value since boot.ini is not used in these.BootsectThe bootsect command is used to configure the to one compatible with (Vista and later) or (XP and earlier). The bootsect command is available in Windows 8.
The bootsect command is also available in Windows 7 and Windows Vista but only from the Command Prompt available in.BreakThe break command sets or clears extended checking on DOS systems. The break command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. The break command is available in Windows XP and later versions of Windows to provide compatibility with MS-DOS files but it has no effect in Windows itself.CaclsThe cacls command is used to display or change access control lists of files. The cacls command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. The cacls command is being phased out in favor of the icacls command, which should be used instead in all versions of Windows after Windows XP.CallThe 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. In other words, running the call command at the Command Prompt or MS-DOS prompt will do nothing.CdThe 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.CertreqThe certreq command is used to perform various certification authority (CA) certificate functions. The certreq command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.CertutilThe certutil command is used to dump and display certification authority (CA) configuration information in addition to other CA functions. The certutil command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.ChangeThe change command changes various terminal server settings like install modes, COM port mappings, and logons. The change command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.ChcpThe 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.ChdirThe 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.ChecknetisolationThe checknetisolation command is used to test apps that require network capabilities. The checknetisolation command is available in Windows 8.ChglogonThe chglogon command enables, disables, or drains terminal server session logins. The chglogon command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. Executing the chglogon command is the same as executing change logon.ChgportThe chgport command can be used to display or change COM port mappings for DOS compatibility.
The chgport command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. Executing the chgport command is the same as executing change port.ChgusrThe chgusr command is used to change the install mode for the terminal server. The chgusr command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. Executing the chgusr command is the same as executing change user.The chkdsk command, often referred to as check disk, is used to identify and correct certain hard drive errors.
The chkdsk command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.ChkntfsThe chkntfs command is used to configure or display the checking of the disk drive during the Windows boot process. The chkntfs command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.ChoiceThe 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.CipherThe cipher command shows or changes the status of files and folders on partitions. World to the west game. The cipher command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.ClipThe clip command is used to redirect the output from any command to the clipboard in Windows. The clip command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.ClsThe 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.CmdThe cmd command starts a new instance of the cmd.exe. The cmd command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.CmdkeyThe cmdkey command is used to show, create, and remove stored user names and passwords. The cmdkey command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.CmstpThe cmstp command installs or uninstalls a Connection Manager service profile. The cmstp command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.ColorThe color command is used to change the colors of the text and background within the Command Prompt window.
The color command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.CommandThe 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.CompThe comp command is used to compare the contents of two files or sets of files. The comp command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.CompactThe compact command is used to show or change the state of files and directories on NTFS partitions. The compact command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.ConvertThe convert command is used to convert formatted volumes to the NTFS format. The convert command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.The copy command does simply that — it 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.CscriptThe 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.CttyThe ctty command is used to change the default input and output devices for the system. The ctty command is available in Windows 98 and 95 as well as in MS-DOS. The functions provided by the ctty command were no longer necessary beginning in Windows XP because the command.com interpreter (MS-DOS) is no longer the default command line interpreter.DateThe 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.DblspaceThe dblspace command is used to create or configure DoubleSpace compressed drives. The dblspace command is available in Windows 98 and 95, as well as in MS-DOS.
DriveSpace, executed using the drvspace command, is an updated version of DoubleSpace. Windows natively handles compression beginning in Windows XP.DebugThe debug command starts Debug, a command line application used to test and edit programs. The debug command is available in MS-DOS as well as in all 32-bit versions of Windows.
The debug command is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows.DefragThe defrag command is used to 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.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.DeltreeThe deltree command is used to delete a directory and all the files and subdirectories within it.
The deltree command is available in Windows 98 and 95, as well as in MS-DOS. Beginning in Windows XP, a folder and its files and subfolders can be removed using the /s function of the rmdir command. Deltree was no longer needed with this new rmdir ability so the command was removed.DiantzThe diantz command is used to losslessly compress one or more files. The diantz command is sometimes called Cabinet Maker. The diantz command is available in Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.
The diantz command is the same as the makecab command.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, the total number of files listed, their combined size, the total amount of, and more.
The dir command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.DiskcompThe 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.DiskcopyThe 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.DiskpartThe diskpart command is used to create, manage, and delete hard drive partitions. The diskpart command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.
The diskpart command replaced the fdisk command beginning in Windows XP.DiskperfThe diskperf command is used to manage disk performance counters remotely. The diskperf command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.DiskraidThe diskraid command starts the DiskRAID tool which is used to manage and configure RAID arrays. The diskraid command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.DismThe dism command starts the Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool (DISM).
The DISM tool is used to manage features in Windows images. The dism command is available in Windows 8 and Windows 7.DispdiagThe dispdiag command is used to output a log of information about the display system. The dispdiag command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.DjoinThe djoin command is used to create a new computer account in a domain. The djoin command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.DoskeyThe 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.DosshellThe dosshell command starts DOS Shell, a graphical file management tool for MS-DOS.
The dosshell command is available in Windows 95 (in MS-DOS mode) and also in MS-DOS version 6.0 and later MS-DOS versions that were upgraded from previous versions that contained the dosshell command. A graphical file manager, Windows Explorer, became an integrated part of the operating system beginning in Windows 95.DosxThe 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 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.DriverqueryThe driverquery command is used to show a list of all installed. The driverquery command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.DrvspaceThe drvspace command is used to create or configure DriveSpace compressed drives.
The drvspace command is available in Windows 98 and 95, as well as in MS-DOS. DriveSpace is an updated version of DoubleSpace, executed using the dblspace command. Windows natively handles compression beginning in Windows XP.EchoThe 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.EditThe edit command starts the MS-DOS Editor tool which is used to create and modify.
The edit command is available in MS-DOS as well as in all 32-bit versions of Windows. The edit command is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows.EdlinThe edlin command starts the Edlin tool which is used to create and modify text files from the command line. The edlin command is available in all 32-bit versions of Windows but is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows. In MS-DOS, the edlin command is only available up to MS-DOS 5.0, so unless your later version of MS-DOS was upgraded from 5.0 or prior, you won't see the edlin command.Emm386The emm386 command is used to give MS-DOS access to more than 640 KB of. The emm386 command is available in Windows 98 and 95, as well as in MS-DOS.
Windows itself has access to extended and expanded memory beginning in Windows 95.EndlocalThe endlocal command is used to end the localization of environment changes inside a batch or script file. The endlocal command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.EraseThe 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.EsentutlThe esentutl command is used to manage Extensible Storage Engine databases.
The esentutl command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.EventcreateThe eventcreate command is used to create a custom event in an event log. The eventcreate command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.EventtriggersThe eventtriggers command is used to configure and display event triggers. The eventtriggers command is available in Windows XP.
Beginning in Windows Vista, event triggers are created using the Attach Task To This Event feature in Event Viewer, making the eventtriggers command unnecessary.Exe2binThe exe2bin command is used to convert a file of the file type to a binary file. The exe2bin command is available in 32-bit versions of Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. The exe2bin command is not available in any 64-bit version of Windows.ExitThe 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.ExpandThe expand command is used to extract the files and folders contained in Microsoft Cabinet files. The expand command is available in MS-DOS as well as in all versions of Windows.
The expand command is not available in the 64-bit version of Windows XP.Extrac32The extrac32 command is used to extract the files and folders contained in Microsoft Cabinet (CAB) files. The extrac32 command is available in all versions of Windows. The extrac32 command is actually a CAB extraction program for use by Internet Explorer but can be used to extract any Microsoft Cabinet file. Use the expand command instead of the extrac32 command if possible.ExtractThe extract command is used to extract the files and folders contained in Microsoft Cabinet (CAB) files. The extract command is available in Windows 98 and 95.
The extract command was replaced by the expand command beginning in Windows XP.FasthelpThe fasthelp command provides more detailed information on any of the other MS-DOS commands. The fasthelp command is only available in MS-DOS. The help command replaced the fasthelp command beginning in Windows 95.FastopenThe fastopen command is used to add a program's hard drive location to a special list stored in memory, potentially improving the program's launch time by removing the need for MS-DOS to locate the application on the drive. The fastopen command is available in MS-DOS as well as in all 32-bit versions of Windows.
The fastopen command is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows. Fastopen is only available in Windows 8, 7, Vista, and XP to support older MS-DOS files.FcThe 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.FdiskThe fdisk command is used to create, manage, and delete hard drive partitions. The fdisk command is available in Windows 98 and 95, as well as in MS-DOS. The fdisk command was replaced by the diskpart command beginning in Windows XP. Partition management is also available from in Windows 8, 7, Vista, and XP.FindThe 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.FindstrThe findstr command is used to find text string patterns in one or more files. The findstr command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.FingerThe finger command is used to return information about one or more users on a remote computer that's running the Finger.
The finger command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.FltmcThe fltmc command is used to load, unload, list, and otherwise manage Filter drivers. The fltmc command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.FondueThe 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. The fondue command is available in Windows 8. Optional Windows features can also be installed from the Programs and Features in.ForThe 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.ForcedosThe forcedos command is used to start the specified program in the MS-DOS subsystem.
The forcedos command is only available in 32-bit versions of Windows XP. The forcedos command is only used for MS-DOS programs that are not recognized as such by Windows XP.ForfilesThe 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. The forfiles command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.The format command is used to a drive in the that you specify. The format command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Drive formatting is also available from Disk Management in Windows 8, 7, Vista, and XP.FsutilThe 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. The fsutil command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.FtpThe 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.FtypeThe ftype command is used to define a default program to open a specified file type.
The ftype command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.GetmacThe 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 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.GotoThe 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.GpresultThe gpresult command is used to display Group Policy settings. The gpresult command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.GpupdateThe gpupdate command is used to update Group Policy settings. The gpupdate command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.GraftablThe 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.GraphicsThe 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.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.HostnameThe command displays the name of the current host. The hostname command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.HwrcompThe hwrcomp command is used to compile custom dictionaries for handwriting recognition. The hwrcomp command is available in Windows 8 and Windows 7.HwrregThe hwrreg command is used to install a previously compiled custom dictionary for handwriting recognition. The hwrreg command is available in Windows 8 and Windows 7.IcaclsThe icacls command is used to display or change access control lists of files.
The icacls command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. The icacls command is an updated version of the cacls command.IfThe 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.InterlnkThe interlnk command is used to connect two computers via a serial or parallel connection to share files and printers.
The interlnk 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.IntersvrThe 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.IpconfigThe 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 on systems configured to receive them via a server. The ipconfig command is available in all versions of Windows.IpxrouteThe ipxroute command is used to display and change information about IPX routing tables. The ipxroute command is available in Windows XP.
Microsoft removed their native NetWare client beginning in Windows Vista, removing the associated ipxroute command as well.IrftpThe irftp command is used to transmit files over an infrared link. The irftp command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.IscsicliThe iscsicli command starts the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator, used to manage iSCSI. The iscsicli command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.Kb16The kb16 command is used to support MS-DOS files that need to configure a for a specific language. The kb16 command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. The kb16 command is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows.
The kb16 command replaced the keyb command beginning in Windows XP but only exists to support older MS-DOS files.KeybThe keyb command is used to configure a keyboard for a specific language. The keyb command is available in Windows 98 and 95, as well as in MS-DOS.
See the kb16 command for an equivalent command in later versions of Windows. Keyboard language settings are handled by the Region and Language or Regional and Language Options (depending on the version of Windows) Control Panel applets in Windows beginning in Windows XP.KlistThe klist command is used to list Kerberos service tickets. The klist command can also be used to purge Kerberos tickets. The klist command is available in Windows 8 and Windows 7.KsetupThe ksetup command is used to configure connections to a Kerberos server.
The ksetup command is available in Windows 8 and Windows 7.KtmutilThe ktmutil command starts the Kernel Transaction Manager utility. The ktmutil command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.LabelThe 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.LhThe lh command is the shorthand version of the loadhigh command. The lh command is available in Windows 98 and 95, as well as in MS-DOS.LicensingdiagThe licensingdiag command is a tool used to generate a text-based log and other data files that contain and other Windows licensing information.
The licensingdiag command is available in Windows 8.LoadfixThe 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.LoadhighThe 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.LockThe lock command is used to lock a drive, enabling direct disk access for a program.
The lock command is only available in Windows 98 and 95. Drive locking is no longer available as of Windows XP.LodctrThe lodctr command is used to update related to performance counters. The lodctr command is available in all versions of Windows.LogmanThe logman command is used to create and manage Event Trace Session and Performance logs. The logman command also supports many functions of Performance Monitor. The logman command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.LogoffThe logoff command is used to terminate a session. The logoff command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.LpqThe 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. The lpq command is not available by default in Windows 8, 7, or Vista, but can be enabled by turning on the LPD Print Service and LPR Port Monitor features from Programs and Features in Control Panel.LprThe 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. The lpr command is not available by default in Windows 8, 7, or Vista, but can be enabled by turning on the LPD Print Service and LPR Port Monitor features from Programs and Features in Control Panel.MakecabThe makecab command is used to losslessly compress one or more files. The makecab command is sometimes called Cabinet Maker. The makecab command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. The makecab command is the same as the diantz command, a command that was removed after Windows 7.Manage-bdeThe manage-bde command is used to configure BitLocker Drive Encryption from the command line.
The manage-bde command is available in Windows 8 and Windows 7. A script by the name of manage-bde.wsf exists in Windows Vista and can be used with the cscript command to perform BitLocker tasks from the command line in that operating system.MdThe md command is the shorthand version of the mkdir command. The md command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.MemThe 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.MemmakerThe memmaker command is used to start MemMaker, a memory optimization tool. The memaker command is available in Windows 98 and 95, as well as in MS-DOS. Memory usage is automatically optimized beginning in Windows XP.MkdirThe mkdir command is used to create a new folder.
The mkdir command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.MklinkThe mklink command is used to create a symbolic link. The mklink command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.ModeThe 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.MofcompThe mofcomp command properly displays the data within a Managed Object Format (MOF) file. The mofcomp command is available in all versions of Windows.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. The more command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.MountThe mount command is used to mount Network File System (NFS) network shares. The mount command is available in Windows 7 and Windows Vista.
The mount command is not available by default in Windows Vista or Windows 7 but can be enabled by turning on the Services for NFS Windows feature from Programs and Features in Control Panel. The mount command is not available in Windows 8 because Service for UNIX (SFU) was discontinued.MountvolThe mountvol command is used to display, create, or remove volume mount points.
The mountvol command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.MoveThe 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.MrinfoThe mrinfo command is used to provide information about a interfaces and neighbors. The mrinfo command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.MsavThe msav command starts Microsoft Antivirus. The msav command is only available in MS-DOS. Microsoft Antivirus was designed for MS-DOS and Windows 3.x only. Microsoft provides an optional virus protection suite called Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows XP and later operating systems, and are available for all versions of Windows.MsbackupThe msbackup command starts Microsoft Backup, a tool used to back up and restore one or more files.
The msbackup command is only available in MS-DOS. The msbackup command was replaced with Microsoft Backup beginning in Windows 95 and then Backup and Restore in later versions of Windows.MscdexThe mscdex command is used to provide access to MS-DOS.
The mscdex command is available in Windows 98 and 95, as well as in MS-DOS. Windows provides access to CD-ROM drives for the MS-DOS subsystem beginning in Windows XP, so the mscdex command is unnecessary in this and later operating systems.MsdThe msd command starts Microsoft Diagnostics, a tool used to. The msd command is only available in MS-DOS. The msd command was replaced with System Information beginning in Windows 95.The msg command is used to send a message to a user. The msg command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.MsiexecThe msiexec command is used to start Windows Installer, a tool used to install and configure software.
The msiexec command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.MuiunattendThe muiunattend command starts the Multilanguage User Interface unattended setup process. The muiunattend command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.NbtstatThe 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.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.Net1The net1 command is used to display, configure, and correct a wide variety of network settings. The net1 command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.
The net command should be used instead of the net1 command. The net1 command was made available in Windows NT and Windows 2000 as a temporary fix for a Y2K issue that the net command had, which was corrected before the release of Windows XP.
The net1 command remains in later versions of Windows only for compatibility with older programs and scripts that utilized the command.NetcfgThe netcfg command is used to install the Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE), a lightweight version of Windows used to deploy workstations. The netcfg command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.NetshThe 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. The netsh command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.The netstat command is most commonly used to display all open network connections and listening ports. The netstat command is available in all versions of Windows.NfsadminThe nfsadmin command is used to manage Server for NFS or Client for NFS from the command line.
The nfsadmin command is available in Windows 7 and Windows Vista. The nfsadmin command is not available by default in Windows Vista or Windows 7 but can be enabled by turning on the Services for NFS Windows feature from Programs and Features in Control Panel. The nfsadmin command is not available in Windows 8 because Service for UNIX (SFU) was discontinued.NlsfuncThe nlsfunc command is used to load information specific to a particular country or region. The nlsfunc command is available in MS-DOS as well as in all 32-bit versions of Windows.
The nlsfunc command is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows. Nlsfunc is only available in Windows 8, 7, Vista, and XP to support older MS-DOS files.NltestThe nltest command is used to test secure channels between Windows computers in a domain and between domain controllers that are trusting other domains. The nltest command is available in Windows 8 and Windows 7.NslookupThe nslookup is most commonly used to display the hostname of an entered IP address. The nslookup command queries your configured to discover the IP address. The nslookup command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.NtbackupThe ntbackup command is used to perform various backup functions from the Command Prompt or from within a batch or script file. The ntbackup command is available in Windows XP.
The ntbackup command was replaced with the wbadmin beginning in Windows Vista.NtsdThe ntsd command is used to perform certain command line debugging tasks. The ntsd command is available in Windows XP. The ntsd command was removed beginning in Windows Vista due to the addition of dump file support in.OcsetupThe ocsetup command starts the Windows Optional Component Setup tool, used to install additional Windows features. The ocsetup command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. Beginning in Windows 8, Microsoft is depreciating the ocsetup command in favor of the dism command.OpenfilesThe openfiles command is used to display and disconnect open files and folders on a system.
The openfiles command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.PathThe path command is used to display or set a specific path available to executable files. The path command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.PathpingThe pathping command functions much like the tracert command but will also report information about network latency and loss at each. The pathping command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.PauseThe 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.PentntThe 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. The pentnt command is available in Windows XP. The pentnt command was removed beginning in Windows Vista due to the lack of Intel Pentium use at the time of this operating system release.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.PkgmgrThe 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. The pkgmgr command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.Pnpunat.
Hard work: if it’s not for you, there’s always cheats and console commands. What better way to conquer the sprawling sandbox that is a Minecraft world than by pulling up the command bar, typing in some words and symbols and magic-ing yourself up a prissy clippy-cloppy pony with diamond armour?A console command is much more than just a string of letters. They can change the world in an instant, from killing every enemy around you to instantly smelting all the metal in your inventory. Some people may call this cheating, but we think of it as simply saving time and letting you get on with your amazing Minecraft project.But how do you enter Minecraft commands? Thankfully, Minecraft console commands are wonderfully simple to use; they’re as simple as inputting. When creating a new Minecraft world you’ll be prompted to choose whether or not to allow cheats.
After selecting yes and loading up the world, you’ll need to press the “C” key to pull up the command bar, which is where you’ll be inputting all your cheats and commands. Network N earns commission from qualifying purchases via Amazon Associates and other programs.Now it’s just a simple case of typing in the desired command and hitting the “Enter” key.Minecraft cheats and console commandsTarget selector shortcuts@p – nearest player@r – random player@a – all players@e – all entities@s – the entity executing the commandTarget selector variables set a specific target without typing out their full name. Above are the five different shorthand commands.Help/help CommandNameProvides more information on the given command.Give/give AmountUsed to give another player an item from your inventory. Example: /give PCGamesN minecraft:planks 13. This would give PCGamesN 13 Spruce Wood Planks.
This command is much simpler when giving single objects, but is useful for stackable objects.Teleport/tp TargetPlayer x y zUsed to instantly transport yourself or another player to a specific location in the world. Using another player’s name in place of the coordinates will transport the target directly to said player’s location. You can also teleport to a new world with these.Kill/killKills your character, adding another player’s name will apply the command to them.Weather/weather WeatherTypeAllows you to choose the weather or your world. Options include: rain, thunder and snow.Creative mode/gamemode creativeChanges the gamemode to Creative mode, which allows player flight, unlimited resources and stops mobs attacking you.Survival mode/gamemode survivalChanges the gamemode to Survival mode, which means mobs will attack you and you’ll have to gather all resources the old-fashioned way.Set time/time set 1000Sets the time to day. Replace “1000” with “0” for dawn, “6000” for midday, “12000” for dusk and “18000” for night.Change difficulty to Peaceful/difficulty peacefulChanges difficulty to Peaceful mode. Replace “peaceful” with “easy”, “ normal”, or “hard” for more of a challenge.How to find your world’s seed code/seedThis will produce a code for your world, note it down so that you can load up an identical one in the future.Keep inventory when you die/gamerule keepInventory trueEnsures you don’t lose your items upon dying. To revert this, type “false” in place of “true”Stop time/gamerule doDaylightCycle falseThis will stop the game’s day/light cycle in it’s place, allowing you to live under permanent sunshine or moonlight.
Full List of Command Prompt CommandsCommandDescriptionAppendThe append command can be used by programs to open in another directory as if they were located in the current directory. The append command is available in MS-DOS as well as in all versions of Windows. The append command is not available in versions of Windows.ArpThe arp command is used to display or change entries in the ARP cache. The arp command is available in all versions of Windows.AssocThe assoc command is used to display or change the file type associated with a particular. The assoc command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.The at command is used to schedule commands and other programs to run at a specific date and time. The at command is available in Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.
How to Use Command Blocks in Minecraft. Commands (also known as cheats) allow players to change every aspect of a Minecraft world, or even other players in it. Each command block is an in-game item that stores a specific command.
Beginning in Windows 8, command line task scheduling should instead be completed with the schtasks command.AtmadmThe atmadm command is used to display information related to asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) connections on the system. The atmadm command is available in Windows XP.
Support for ATM was removed beginning in Windows Vista, making the atmadm command unnecessary.The attrib command is used to change the of a single file or a directory. The attrib command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.AuditpolThe auditpol command is used to display or change audit policies.
The auditpol command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.BcdbootThe bcdboot command is used to copy files to the system and to create a new system BCD store. The bcdboot command is available in Windows 8 and Windows 7.BcdeditThe bcdedit command is used to view or make changes to Boot Configuration Data. The bcdedit command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.
The bcdedit command replaced the bootcfg command beginning in Windows Vista.BdehdcfgThe bdehdcfg command is used to prepare a for BitLocker Drive Encryption. The bdehdcfg command is available in Windows 8 and Windows 7.BitsadminThe bitsadmin command is used to create, manage, and monitor download and upload jobs.
The bitsadmin command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. While the bitsadmin command is available in both Windows 8 and Windows 7, it is being phased out. The BITS PowerShell cmdlets should be used instead.BootcfgThe bootcfg command is used to build, modify, or view the contents of the boot.ini file, a 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 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 8, 7, and Vista, but it serves no real value since boot.ini is not used in these.BootsectThe bootsect command is used to configure the to one compatible with (Vista and later) or (XP and earlier). The bootsect command is available in Windows 8.
The bootsect command is also available in Windows 7 and Windows Vista but only from the Command Prompt available in.BreakThe break command sets or clears extended checking on DOS systems. The break command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. The break command is available in Windows XP and later versions of Windows to provide compatibility with MS-DOS files but it has no effect in Windows itself.CaclsThe cacls command is used to display or change access control lists of files. The cacls command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. The cacls command is being phased out in favor of the icacls command, which should be used instead in all versions of Windows after Windows XP.CallThe 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. In other words, running the call command at the Command Prompt or MS-DOS prompt will do nothing.CdThe 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.CertreqThe certreq command is used to perform various certification authority (CA) certificate functions. The certreq command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.CertutilThe certutil command is used to dump and display certification authority (CA) configuration information in addition to other CA functions. The certutil command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.ChangeThe change command changes various terminal server settings like install modes, COM port mappings, and logons. The change command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.ChcpThe 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.ChdirThe 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.ChecknetisolationThe checknetisolation command is used to test apps that require network capabilities. The checknetisolation command is available in Windows 8.ChglogonThe chglogon command enables, disables, or drains terminal server session logins. The chglogon command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. Executing the chglogon command is the same as executing change logon.ChgportThe chgport command can be used to display or change COM port mappings for DOS compatibility.
The chgport command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. Executing the chgport command is the same as executing change port.ChgusrThe chgusr command is used to change the install mode for the terminal server. The chgusr command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. Executing the chgusr command is the same as executing change user.The chkdsk command, often referred to as check disk, is used to identify and correct certain hard drive errors.
The chkdsk command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.ChkntfsThe chkntfs command is used to configure or display the checking of the disk drive during the Windows boot process. The chkntfs command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.ChoiceThe 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.CipherThe cipher command shows or changes the status of files and folders on partitions. World to the west game. The cipher command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.ClipThe clip command is used to redirect the output from any command to the clipboard in Windows. The clip command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.ClsThe 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.CmdThe cmd command starts a new instance of the cmd.exe. The cmd command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.CmdkeyThe cmdkey command is used to show, create, and remove stored user names and passwords. The cmdkey command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.CmstpThe cmstp command installs or uninstalls a Connection Manager service profile. The cmstp command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.ColorThe color command is used to change the colors of the text and background within the Command Prompt window.
The color command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.CommandThe 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.CompThe comp command is used to compare the contents of two files or sets of files. The comp command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.CompactThe compact command is used to show or change the state of files and directories on NTFS partitions. The compact command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.ConvertThe convert command is used to convert formatted volumes to the NTFS format. The convert command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.The copy command does simply that — it 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.CscriptThe 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.CttyThe ctty command is used to change the default input and output devices for the system. The ctty command is available in Windows 98 and 95 as well as in MS-DOS. The functions provided by the ctty command were no longer necessary beginning in Windows XP because the command.com interpreter (MS-DOS) is no longer the default command line interpreter.DateThe 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.DblspaceThe dblspace command is used to create or configure DoubleSpace compressed drives. The dblspace command is available in Windows 98 and 95, as well as in MS-DOS.
DriveSpace, executed using the drvspace command, is an updated version of DoubleSpace. Windows natively handles compression beginning in Windows XP.DebugThe debug command starts Debug, a command line application used to test and edit programs. The debug command is available in MS-DOS as well as in all 32-bit versions of Windows.
The debug command is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows.DefragThe defrag command is used to 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.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.DeltreeThe deltree command is used to delete a directory and all the files and subdirectories within it.
The deltree command is available in Windows 98 and 95, as well as in MS-DOS. Beginning in Windows XP, a folder and its files and subfolders can be removed using the /s function of the rmdir command. Deltree was no longer needed with this new rmdir ability so the command was removed.DiantzThe diantz command is used to losslessly compress one or more files. The diantz command is sometimes called Cabinet Maker. The diantz command is available in Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.
The diantz command is the same as the makecab command.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, the total number of files listed, their combined size, the total amount of, and more.
The dir command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.DiskcompThe 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.DiskcopyThe 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.DiskpartThe diskpart command is used to create, manage, and delete hard drive partitions. The diskpart command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.
The diskpart command replaced the fdisk command beginning in Windows XP.DiskperfThe diskperf command is used to manage disk performance counters remotely. The diskperf command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.DiskraidThe diskraid command starts the DiskRAID tool which is used to manage and configure RAID arrays. The diskraid command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.DismThe dism command starts the Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool (DISM).
The DISM tool is used to manage features in Windows images. The dism command is available in Windows 8 and Windows 7.DispdiagThe dispdiag command is used to output a log of information about the display system. The dispdiag command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.DjoinThe djoin command is used to create a new computer account in a domain. The djoin command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.DoskeyThe 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.DosshellThe dosshell command starts DOS Shell, a graphical file management tool for MS-DOS.
The dosshell command is available in Windows 95 (in MS-DOS mode) and also in MS-DOS version 6.0 and later MS-DOS versions that were upgraded from previous versions that contained the dosshell command. A graphical file manager, Windows Explorer, became an integrated part of the operating system beginning in Windows 95.DosxThe 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 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.DriverqueryThe driverquery command is used to show a list of all installed. The driverquery command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.DrvspaceThe drvspace command is used to create or configure DriveSpace compressed drives.
The drvspace command is available in Windows 98 and 95, as well as in MS-DOS. DriveSpace is an updated version of DoubleSpace, executed using the dblspace command. Windows natively handles compression beginning in Windows XP.EchoThe 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.EditThe edit command starts the MS-DOS Editor tool which is used to create and modify.
The edit command is available in MS-DOS as well as in all 32-bit versions of Windows. The edit command is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows.EdlinThe edlin command starts the Edlin tool which is used to create and modify text files from the command line. The edlin command is available in all 32-bit versions of Windows but is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows. In MS-DOS, the edlin command is only available up to MS-DOS 5.0, so unless your later version of MS-DOS was upgraded from 5.0 or prior, you won\'t see the edlin command.Emm386The emm386 command is used to give MS-DOS access to more than 640 KB of. The emm386 command is available in Windows 98 and 95, as well as in MS-DOS.
Windows itself has access to extended and expanded memory beginning in Windows 95.EndlocalThe endlocal command is used to end the localization of environment changes inside a batch or script file. The endlocal command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.EraseThe 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.EsentutlThe esentutl command is used to manage Extensible Storage Engine databases.
The esentutl command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.EventcreateThe eventcreate command is used to create a custom event in an event log. The eventcreate command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.EventtriggersThe eventtriggers command is used to configure and display event triggers. The eventtriggers command is available in Windows XP.
Beginning in Windows Vista, event triggers are created using the Attach Task To This Event feature in Event Viewer, making the eventtriggers command unnecessary.Exe2binThe exe2bin command is used to convert a file of the file type to a binary file. The exe2bin command is available in 32-bit versions of Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. The exe2bin command is not available in any 64-bit version of Windows.ExitThe 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.ExpandThe expand command is used to extract the files and folders contained in Microsoft Cabinet files. The expand command is available in MS-DOS as well as in all versions of Windows.
The expand command is not available in the 64-bit version of Windows XP.Extrac32The extrac32 command is used to extract the files and folders contained in Microsoft Cabinet (CAB) files. The extrac32 command is available in all versions of Windows. The extrac32 command is actually a CAB extraction program for use by Internet Explorer but can be used to extract any Microsoft Cabinet file. Use the expand command instead of the extrac32 command if possible.ExtractThe extract command is used to extract the files and folders contained in Microsoft Cabinet (CAB) files. The extract command is available in Windows 98 and 95.
The extract command was replaced by the expand command beginning in Windows XP.FasthelpThe fasthelp command provides more detailed information on any of the other MS-DOS commands. The fasthelp command is only available in MS-DOS. The help command replaced the fasthelp command beginning in Windows 95.FastopenThe fastopen command is used to add a program\'s hard drive location to a special list stored in memory, potentially improving the program\'s launch time by removing the need for MS-DOS to locate the application on the drive. The fastopen command is available in MS-DOS as well as in all 32-bit versions of Windows.
The fastopen command is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows. Fastopen is only available in Windows 8, 7, Vista, and XP to support older MS-DOS files.FcThe 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.FdiskThe fdisk command is used to create, manage, and delete hard drive partitions. The fdisk command is available in Windows 98 and 95, as well as in MS-DOS. The fdisk command was replaced by the diskpart command beginning in Windows XP. Partition management is also available from in Windows 8, 7, Vista, and XP.FindThe 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.FindstrThe findstr command is used to find text string patterns in one or more files. The findstr command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.FingerThe finger command is used to return information about one or more users on a remote computer that\'s running the Finger.
The finger command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.FltmcThe fltmc command is used to load, unload, list, and otherwise manage Filter drivers. The fltmc command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.FondueThe 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. The fondue command is available in Windows 8. Optional Windows features can also be installed from the Programs and Features in.ForThe 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.ForcedosThe forcedos command is used to start the specified program in the MS-DOS subsystem.
The forcedos command is only available in 32-bit versions of Windows XP. The forcedos command is only used for MS-DOS programs that are not recognized as such by Windows XP.ForfilesThe 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. The forfiles command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.The format command is used to a drive in the that you specify. The format command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Drive formatting is also available from Disk Management in Windows 8, 7, Vista, and XP.FsutilThe 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. The fsutil command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.FtpThe 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.FtypeThe ftype command is used to define a default program to open a specified file type.
The ftype command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.GetmacThe 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 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.GotoThe 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.GpresultThe gpresult command is used to display Group Policy settings. The gpresult command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.GpupdateThe gpupdate command is used to update Group Policy settings. The gpupdate command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.GraftablThe 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.GraphicsThe 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.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.HostnameThe command displays the name of the current host. The hostname command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.HwrcompThe hwrcomp command is used to compile custom dictionaries for handwriting recognition. The hwrcomp command is available in Windows 8 and Windows 7.HwrregThe hwrreg command is used to install a previously compiled custom dictionary for handwriting recognition. The hwrreg command is available in Windows 8 and Windows 7.IcaclsThe icacls command is used to display or change access control lists of files.
The icacls command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. The icacls command is an updated version of the cacls command.IfThe 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.InterlnkThe interlnk command is used to connect two computers via a serial or parallel connection to share files and printers.
The interlnk 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.IntersvrThe 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.IpconfigThe 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 on systems configured to receive them via a server. The ipconfig command is available in all versions of Windows.IpxrouteThe ipxroute command is used to display and change information about IPX routing tables. The ipxroute command is available in Windows XP.
Microsoft removed their native NetWare client beginning in Windows Vista, removing the associated ipxroute command as well.IrftpThe irftp command is used to transmit files over an infrared link. The irftp command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.IscsicliThe iscsicli command starts the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator, used to manage iSCSI. The iscsicli command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.Kb16The kb16 command is used to support MS-DOS files that need to configure a for a specific language. The kb16 command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. The kb16 command is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows.
The kb16 command replaced the keyb command beginning in Windows XP but only exists to support older MS-DOS files.KeybThe keyb command is used to configure a keyboard for a specific language. The keyb command is available in Windows 98 and 95, as well as in MS-DOS.
See the kb16 command for an equivalent command in later versions of Windows. Keyboard language settings are handled by the Region and Language or Regional and Language Options (depending on the version of Windows) Control Panel applets in Windows beginning in Windows XP.KlistThe klist command is used to list Kerberos service tickets. The klist command can also be used to purge Kerberos tickets. The klist command is available in Windows 8 and Windows 7.KsetupThe ksetup command is used to configure connections to a Kerberos server.
The ksetup command is available in Windows 8 and Windows 7.KtmutilThe ktmutil command starts the Kernel Transaction Manager utility. The ktmutil command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.LabelThe 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.LhThe lh command is the shorthand version of the loadhigh command. The lh command is available in Windows 98 and 95, as well as in MS-DOS.LicensingdiagThe licensingdiag command is a tool used to generate a text-based log and other data files that contain and other Windows licensing information.
The licensingdiag command is available in Windows 8.LoadfixThe 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.LoadhighThe 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.LockThe lock command is used to lock a drive, enabling direct disk access for a program.
The lock command is only available in Windows 98 and 95. Drive locking is no longer available as of Windows XP.LodctrThe lodctr command is used to update related to performance counters. The lodctr command is available in all versions of Windows.LogmanThe logman command is used to create and manage Event Trace Session and Performance logs. The logman command also supports many functions of Performance Monitor. The logman command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.LogoffThe logoff command is used to terminate a session. The logoff command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.LpqThe 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. The lpq command is not available by default in Windows 8, 7, or Vista, but can be enabled by turning on the LPD Print Service and LPR Port Monitor features from Programs and Features in Control Panel.LprThe 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. The lpr command is not available by default in Windows 8, 7, or Vista, but can be enabled by turning on the LPD Print Service and LPR Port Monitor features from Programs and Features in Control Panel.MakecabThe makecab command is used to losslessly compress one or more files. The makecab command is sometimes called Cabinet Maker. The makecab command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. The makecab command is the same as the diantz command, a command that was removed after Windows 7.Manage-bdeThe manage-bde command is used to configure BitLocker Drive Encryption from the command line.
The manage-bde command is available in Windows 8 and Windows 7. A script by the name of manage-bde.wsf exists in Windows Vista and can be used with the cscript command to perform BitLocker tasks from the command line in that operating system.MdThe md command is the shorthand version of the mkdir command. The md command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.MemThe 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.MemmakerThe memmaker command is used to start MemMaker, a memory optimization tool. The memaker command is available in Windows 98 and 95, as well as in MS-DOS. Memory usage is automatically optimized beginning in Windows XP.MkdirThe mkdir command is used to create a new folder.
The mkdir command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.MklinkThe mklink command is used to create a symbolic link. The mklink command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.ModeThe 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.MofcompThe mofcomp command properly displays the data within a Managed Object Format (MOF) file. The mofcomp command is available in all versions of Windows.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. The more command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.MountThe mount command is used to mount Network File System (NFS) network shares. The mount command is available in Windows 7 and Windows Vista.
The mount command is not available by default in Windows Vista or Windows 7 but can be enabled by turning on the Services for NFS Windows feature from Programs and Features in Control Panel. The mount command is not available in Windows 8 because Service for UNIX (SFU) was discontinued.MountvolThe mountvol command is used to display, create, or remove volume mount points.
The mountvol command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.MoveThe 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.MrinfoThe mrinfo command is used to provide information about a interfaces and neighbors. The mrinfo command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.MsavThe msav command starts Microsoft Antivirus. The msav command is only available in MS-DOS. Microsoft Antivirus was designed for MS-DOS and Windows 3.x only. Microsoft provides an optional virus protection suite called Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows XP and later operating systems, and are available for all versions of Windows.MsbackupThe msbackup command starts Microsoft Backup, a tool used to back up and restore one or more files.
The msbackup command is only available in MS-DOS. The msbackup command was replaced with Microsoft Backup beginning in Windows 95 and then Backup and Restore in later versions of Windows.MscdexThe mscdex command is used to provide access to MS-DOS.
The mscdex command is available in Windows 98 and 95, as well as in MS-DOS. Windows provides access to CD-ROM drives for the MS-DOS subsystem beginning in Windows XP, so the mscdex command is unnecessary in this and later operating systems.MsdThe msd command starts Microsoft Diagnostics, a tool used to. The msd command is only available in MS-DOS. The msd command was replaced with System Information beginning in Windows 95.The msg command is used to send a message to a user. The msg command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.MsiexecThe msiexec command is used to start Windows Installer, a tool used to install and configure software.
The msiexec command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.MuiunattendThe muiunattend command starts the Multilanguage User Interface unattended setup process. The muiunattend command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.NbtstatThe 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.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.Net1The net1 command is used to display, configure, and correct a wide variety of network settings. The net1 command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.
The net command should be used instead of the net1 command. The net1 command was made available in Windows NT and Windows 2000 as a temporary fix for a Y2K issue that the net command had, which was corrected before the release of Windows XP.
The net1 command remains in later versions of Windows only for compatibility with older programs and scripts that utilized the command.NetcfgThe netcfg command is used to install the Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE), a lightweight version of Windows used to deploy workstations. The netcfg command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.NetshThe 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. The netsh command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.The netstat command is most commonly used to display all open network connections and listening ports. The netstat command is available in all versions of Windows.NfsadminThe nfsadmin command is used to manage Server for NFS or Client for NFS from the command line.
The nfsadmin command is available in Windows 7 and Windows Vista. The nfsadmin command is not available by default in Windows Vista or Windows 7 but can be enabled by turning on the Services for NFS Windows feature from Programs and Features in Control Panel. The nfsadmin command is not available in Windows 8 because Service for UNIX (SFU) was discontinued.NlsfuncThe nlsfunc command is used to load information specific to a particular country or region. The nlsfunc command is available in MS-DOS as well as in all 32-bit versions of Windows.
The nlsfunc command is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows. Nlsfunc is only available in Windows 8, 7, Vista, and XP to support older MS-DOS files.NltestThe nltest command is used to test secure channels between Windows computers in a domain and between domain controllers that are trusting other domains. The nltest command is available in Windows 8 and Windows 7.NslookupThe nslookup is most commonly used to display the hostname of an entered IP address. The nslookup command queries your configured to discover the IP address. The nslookup command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.NtbackupThe ntbackup command is used to perform various backup functions from the Command Prompt or from within a batch or script file. The ntbackup command is available in Windows XP.
The ntbackup command was replaced with the wbadmin beginning in Windows Vista.NtsdThe ntsd command is used to perform certain command line debugging tasks. The ntsd command is available in Windows XP. The ntsd command was removed beginning in Windows Vista due to the addition of dump file support in.OcsetupThe ocsetup command starts the Windows Optional Component Setup tool, used to install additional Windows features. The ocsetup command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. Beginning in Windows 8, Microsoft is depreciating the ocsetup command in favor of the dism command.OpenfilesThe openfiles command is used to display and disconnect open files and folders on a system.
The openfiles command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.PathThe path command is used to display or set a specific path available to executable files. The path command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.PathpingThe pathping command functions much like the tracert command but will also report information about network latency and loss at each. The pathping command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.PauseThe 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.PentntThe 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. The pentnt command is available in Windows XP. The pentnt command was removed beginning in Windows Vista due to the lack of Intel Pentium use at the time of this operating system release.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.PkgmgrThe 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. The pkgmgr command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.Pnpunat.
Hard work: if it’s not for you, there’s always cheats and console commands. What better way to conquer the sprawling sandbox that is a Minecraft world than by pulling up the command bar, typing in some words and symbols and magic-ing yourself up a prissy clippy-cloppy pony with diamond armour?A console command is much more than just a string of letters. They can change the world in an instant, from killing every enemy around you to instantly smelting all the metal in your inventory. Some people may call this cheating, but we think of it as simply saving time and letting you get on with your amazing Minecraft project.But how do you enter Minecraft commands? Thankfully, Minecraft console commands are wonderfully simple to use; they’re as simple as inputting. When creating a new Minecraft world you’ll be prompted to choose whether or not to allow cheats.
After selecting yes and loading up the world, you’ll need to press the “C” key to pull up the command bar, which is where you’ll be inputting all your cheats and commands. Network N earns commission from qualifying purchases via Amazon Associates and other programs.Now it’s just a simple case of typing in the desired command and hitting the “Enter” key.Minecraft cheats and console commandsTarget selector shortcuts@p – nearest player@r – random player@a – all players@e – all entities@s – the entity executing the commandTarget selector variables set a specific target without typing out their full name. Above are the five different shorthand commands.Help/help CommandNameProvides more information on the given command.Give/give AmountUsed to give another player an item from your inventory. Example: /give PCGamesN minecraft:planks 13. This would give PCGamesN 13 Spruce Wood Planks.
This command is much simpler when giving single objects, but is useful for stackable objects.Teleport/tp TargetPlayer x y zUsed to instantly transport yourself or another player to a specific location in the world. Using another player’s name in place of the coordinates will transport the target directly to said player’s location. You can also teleport to a new world with these.Kill/killKills your character, adding another player’s name will apply the command to them.Weather/weather WeatherTypeAllows you to choose the weather or your world. Options include: rain, thunder and snow.Creative mode/gamemode creativeChanges the gamemode to Creative mode, which allows player flight, unlimited resources and stops mobs attacking you.Survival mode/gamemode survivalChanges the gamemode to Survival mode, which means mobs will attack you and you’ll have to gather all resources the old-fashioned way.Set time/time set 1000Sets the time to day. Replace “1000” with “0” for dawn, “6000” for midday, “12000” for dusk and “18000” for night.Change difficulty to Peaceful/difficulty peacefulChanges difficulty to Peaceful mode. Replace “peaceful” with “easy”, “ normal”, or “hard” for more of a challenge.How to find your world’s seed code/seedThis will produce a code for your world, note it down so that you can load up an identical one in the future.Keep inventory when you die/gamerule keepInventory trueEnsures you don’t lose your items upon dying. To revert this, type “false” in place of “true”Stop time/gamerule doDaylightCycle falseThis will stop the game’s day/light cycle in it’s place, allowing you to live under permanent sunshine or moonlight.
...'>Command Block Commands(30.03.2020)Full List of Command Prompt CommandsCommandDescriptionAppendThe append command can be used by programs to open in another directory as if they were located in the current directory. The append command is available in MS-DOS as well as in all versions of Windows. The append command is not available in versions of Windows.ArpThe arp command is used to display or change entries in the ARP cache. The arp command is available in all versions of Windows.AssocThe assoc command is used to display or change the file type associated with a particular. The assoc command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.The at command is used to schedule commands and other programs to run at a specific date and time. The at command is available in Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.
How to Use Command Blocks in Minecraft. Commands (also known as cheats) allow players to change every aspect of a Minecraft world, or even other players in it. Each command block is an in-game item that stores a specific command.
Beginning in Windows 8, command line task scheduling should instead be completed with the schtasks command.AtmadmThe atmadm command is used to display information related to asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) connections on the system. The atmadm command is available in Windows XP.
Support for ATM was removed beginning in Windows Vista, making the atmadm command unnecessary.The attrib command is used to change the of a single file or a directory. The attrib command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.AuditpolThe auditpol command is used to display or change audit policies.
The auditpol command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.BcdbootThe bcdboot command is used to copy files to the system and to create a new system BCD store. The bcdboot command is available in Windows 8 and Windows 7.BcdeditThe bcdedit command is used to view or make changes to Boot Configuration Data. The bcdedit command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.
The bcdedit command replaced the bootcfg command beginning in Windows Vista.BdehdcfgThe bdehdcfg command is used to prepare a for BitLocker Drive Encryption. The bdehdcfg command is available in Windows 8 and Windows 7.BitsadminThe bitsadmin command is used to create, manage, and monitor download and upload jobs.
The bitsadmin command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. While the bitsadmin command is available in both Windows 8 and Windows 7, it is being phased out. The BITS PowerShell cmdlets should be used instead.BootcfgThe bootcfg command is used to build, modify, or view the contents of the boot.ini file, a 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 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 8, 7, and Vista, but it serves no real value since boot.ini is not used in these.BootsectThe bootsect command is used to configure the to one compatible with (Vista and later) or (XP and earlier). The bootsect command is available in Windows 8.
The bootsect command is also available in Windows 7 and Windows Vista but only from the Command Prompt available in.BreakThe break command sets or clears extended checking on DOS systems. The break command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. The break command is available in Windows XP and later versions of Windows to provide compatibility with MS-DOS files but it has no effect in Windows itself.CaclsThe cacls command is used to display or change access control lists of files. The cacls command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. The cacls command is being phased out in favor of the icacls command, which should be used instead in all versions of Windows after Windows XP.CallThe 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. In other words, running the call command at the Command Prompt or MS-DOS prompt will do nothing.CdThe 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.CertreqThe certreq command is used to perform various certification authority (CA) certificate functions. The certreq command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.CertutilThe certutil command is used to dump and display certification authority (CA) configuration information in addition to other CA functions. The certutil command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.ChangeThe change command changes various terminal server settings like install modes, COM port mappings, and logons. The change command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.ChcpThe 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.ChdirThe 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.ChecknetisolationThe checknetisolation command is used to test apps that require network capabilities. The checknetisolation command is available in Windows 8.ChglogonThe chglogon command enables, disables, or drains terminal server session logins. The chglogon command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. Executing the chglogon command is the same as executing change logon.ChgportThe chgport command can be used to display or change COM port mappings for DOS compatibility.
The chgport command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. Executing the chgport command is the same as executing change port.ChgusrThe chgusr command is used to change the install mode for the terminal server. The chgusr command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. Executing the chgusr command is the same as executing change user.The chkdsk command, often referred to as check disk, is used to identify and correct certain hard drive errors.
The chkdsk command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.ChkntfsThe chkntfs command is used to configure or display the checking of the disk drive during the Windows boot process. The chkntfs command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.ChoiceThe 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.CipherThe cipher command shows or changes the status of files and folders on partitions. World to the west game. The cipher command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.ClipThe clip command is used to redirect the output from any command to the clipboard in Windows. The clip command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.ClsThe 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.CmdThe cmd command starts a new instance of the cmd.exe. The cmd command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.CmdkeyThe cmdkey command is used to show, create, and remove stored user names and passwords. The cmdkey command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.CmstpThe cmstp command installs or uninstalls a Connection Manager service profile. The cmstp command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.ColorThe color command is used to change the colors of the text and background within the Command Prompt window.
The color command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.CommandThe 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.CompThe comp command is used to compare the contents of two files or sets of files. The comp command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.CompactThe compact command is used to show or change the state of files and directories on NTFS partitions. The compact command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.ConvertThe convert command is used to convert formatted volumes to the NTFS format. The convert command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.The copy command does simply that — it 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.CscriptThe 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.CttyThe ctty command is used to change the default input and output devices for the system. The ctty command is available in Windows 98 and 95 as well as in MS-DOS. The functions provided by the ctty command were no longer necessary beginning in Windows XP because the command.com interpreter (MS-DOS) is no longer the default command line interpreter.DateThe 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.DblspaceThe dblspace command is used to create or configure DoubleSpace compressed drives. The dblspace command is available in Windows 98 and 95, as well as in MS-DOS.
DriveSpace, executed using the drvspace command, is an updated version of DoubleSpace. Windows natively handles compression beginning in Windows XP.DebugThe debug command starts Debug, a command line application used to test and edit programs. The debug command is available in MS-DOS as well as in all 32-bit versions of Windows.
The debug command is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows.DefragThe defrag command is used to 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.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.DeltreeThe deltree command is used to delete a directory and all the files and subdirectories within it.
The deltree command is available in Windows 98 and 95, as well as in MS-DOS. Beginning in Windows XP, a folder and its files and subfolders can be removed using the /s function of the rmdir command. Deltree was no longer needed with this new rmdir ability so the command was removed.DiantzThe diantz command is used to losslessly compress one or more files. The diantz command is sometimes called Cabinet Maker. The diantz command is available in Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.
The diantz command is the same as the makecab command.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, the total number of files listed, their combined size, the total amount of, and more.
The dir command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.DiskcompThe 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.DiskcopyThe 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.DiskpartThe diskpart command is used to create, manage, and delete hard drive partitions. The diskpart command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.
The diskpart command replaced the fdisk command beginning in Windows XP.DiskperfThe diskperf command is used to manage disk performance counters remotely. The diskperf command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.DiskraidThe diskraid command starts the DiskRAID tool which is used to manage and configure RAID arrays. The diskraid command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.DismThe dism command starts the Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool (DISM).
The DISM tool is used to manage features in Windows images. The dism command is available in Windows 8 and Windows 7.DispdiagThe dispdiag command is used to output a log of information about the display system. The dispdiag command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.DjoinThe djoin command is used to create a new computer account in a domain. The djoin command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.DoskeyThe 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.DosshellThe dosshell command starts DOS Shell, a graphical file management tool for MS-DOS.
The dosshell command is available in Windows 95 (in MS-DOS mode) and also in MS-DOS version 6.0 and later MS-DOS versions that were upgraded from previous versions that contained the dosshell command. A graphical file manager, Windows Explorer, became an integrated part of the operating system beginning in Windows 95.DosxThe 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 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.DriverqueryThe driverquery command is used to show a list of all installed. The driverquery command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.DrvspaceThe drvspace command is used to create or configure DriveSpace compressed drives.
The drvspace command is available in Windows 98 and 95, as well as in MS-DOS. DriveSpace is an updated version of DoubleSpace, executed using the dblspace command. Windows natively handles compression beginning in Windows XP.EchoThe 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.EditThe edit command starts the MS-DOS Editor tool which is used to create and modify.
The edit command is available in MS-DOS as well as in all 32-bit versions of Windows. The edit command is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows.EdlinThe edlin command starts the Edlin tool which is used to create and modify text files from the command line. The edlin command is available in all 32-bit versions of Windows but is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows. In MS-DOS, the edlin command is only available up to MS-DOS 5.0, so unless your later version of MS-DOS was upgraded from 5.0 or prior, you won\'t see the edlin command.Emm386The emm386 command is used to give MS-DOS access to more than 640 KB of. The emm386 command is available in Windows 98 and 95, as well as in MS-DOS.
Windows itself has access to extended and expanded memory beginning in Windows 95.EndlocalThe endlocal command is used to end the localization of environment changes inside a batch or script file. The endlocal command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.EraseThe 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.EsentutlThe esentutl command is used to manage Extensible Storage Engine databases.
The esentutl command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.EventcreateThe eventcreate command is used to create a custom event in an event log. The eventcreate command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.EventtriggersThe eventtriggers command is used to configure and display event triggers. The eventtriggers command is available in Windows XP.
Beginning in Windows Vista, event triggers are created using the Attach Task To This Event feature in Event Viewer, making the eventtriggers command unnecessary.Exe2binThe exe2bin command is used to convert a file of the file type to a binary file. The exe2bin command is available in 32-bit versions of Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. The exe2bin command is not available in any 64-bit version of Windows.ExitThe 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.ExpandThe expand command is used to extract the files and folders contained in Microsoft Cabinet files. The expand command is available in MS-DOS as well as in all versions of Windows.
The expand command is not available in the 64-bit version of Windows XP.Extrac32The extrac32 command is used to extract the files and folders contained in Microsoft Cabinet (CAB) files. The extrac32 command is available in all versions of Windows. The extrac32 command is actually a CAB extraction program for use by Internet Explorer but can be used to extract any Microsoft Cabinet file. Use the expand command instead of the extrac32 command if possible.ExtractThe extract command is used to extract the files and folders contained in Microsoft Cabinet (CAB) files. The extract command is available in Windows 98 and 95.
The extract command was replaced by the expand command beginning in Windows XP.FasthelpThe fasthelp command provides more detailed information on any of the other MS-DOS commands. The fasthelp command is only available in MS-DOS. The help command replaced the fasthelp command beginning in Windows 95.FastopenThe fastopen command is used to add a program\'s hard drive location to a special list stored in memory, potentially improving the program\'s launch time by removing the need for MS-DOS to locate the application on the drive. The fastopen command is available in MS-DOS as well as in all 32-bit versions of Windows.
The fastopen command is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows. Fastopen is only available in Windows 8, 7, Vista, and XP to support older MS-DOS files.FcThe 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.FdiskThe fdisk command is used to create, manage, and delete hard drive partitions. The fdisk command is available in Windows 98 and 95, as well as in MS-DOS. The fdisk command was replaced by the diskpart command beginning in Windows XP. Partition management is also available from in Windows 8, 7, Vista, and XP.FindThe 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.FindstrThe findstr command is used to find text string patterns in one or more files. The findstr command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.FingerThe finger command is used to return information about one or more users on a remote computer that\'s running the Finger.
The finger command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.FltmcThe fltmc command is used to load, unload, list, and otherwise manage Filter drivers. The fltmc command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.FondueThe 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. The fondue command is available in Windows 8. Optional Windows features can also be installed from the Programs and Features in.ForThe 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.ForcedosThe forcedos command is used to start the specified program in the MS-DOS subsystem.
The forcedos command is only available in 32-bit versions of Windows XP. The forcedos command is only used for MS-DOS programs that are not recognized as such by Windows XP.ForfilesThe 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. The forfiles command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.The format command is used to a drive in the that you specify. The format command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS. Drive formatting is also available from Disk Management in Windows 8, 7, Vista, and XP.FsutilThe 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. The fsutil command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.FtpThe 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.FtypeThe ftype command is used to define a default program to open a specified file type.
The ftype command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.GetmacThe 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 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.GotoThe 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.GpresultThe gpresult command is used to display Group Policy settings. The gpresult command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.GpupdateThe gpupdate command is used to update Group Policy settings. The gpupdate command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.GraftablThe 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.GraphicsThe 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.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.HostnameThe command displays the name of the current host. The hostname command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.HwrcompThe hwrcomp command is used to compile custom dictionaries for handwriting recognition. The hwrcomp command is available in Windows 8 and Windows 7.HwrregThe hwrreg command is used to install a previously compiled custom dictionary for handwriting recognition. The hwrreg command is available in Windows 8 and Windows 7.IcaclsThe icacls command is used to display or change access control lists of files.
The icacls command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. The icacls command is an updated version of the cacls command.IfThe 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.InterlnkThe interlnk command is used to connect two computers via a serial or parallel connection to share files and printers.
The interlnk 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.IntersvrThe 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.IpconfigThe 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 on systems configured to receive them via a server. The ipconfig command is available in all versions of Windows.IpxrouteThe ipxroute command is used to display and change information about IPX routing tables. The ipxroute command is available in Windows XP.
Microsoft removed their native NetWare client beginning in Windows Vista, removing the associated ipxroute command as well.IrftpThe irftp command is used to transmit files over an infrared link. The irftp command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.IscsicliThe iscsicli command starts the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator, used to manage iSCSI. The iscsicli command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.Kb16The kb16 command is used to support MS-DOS files that need to configure a for a specific language. The kb16 command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. The kb16 command is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows.
The kb16 command replaced the keyb command beginning in Windows XP but only exists to support older MS-DOS files.KeybThe keyb command is used to configure a keyboard for a specific language. The keyb command is available in Windows 98 and 95, as well as in MS-DOS.
See the kb16 command for an equivalent command in later versions of Windows. Keyboard language settings are handled by the Region and Language or Regional and Language Options (depending on the version of Windows) Control Panel applets in Windows beginning in Windows XP.KlistThe klist command is used to list Kerberos service tickets. The klist command can also be used to purge Kerberos tickets. The klist command is available in Windows 8 and Windows 7.KsetupThe ksetup command is used to configure connections to a Kerberos server.
The ksetup command is available in Windows 8 and Windows 7.KtmutilThe ktmutil command starts the Kernel Transaction Manager utility. The ktmutil command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.LabelThe 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.LhThe lh command is the shorthand version of the loadhigh command. The lh command is available in Windows 98 and 95, as well as in MS-DOS.LicensingdiagThe licensingdiag command is a tool used to generate a text-based log and other data files that contain and other Windows licensing information.
The licensingdiag command is available in Windows 8.LoadfixThe 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.LoadhighThe 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.LockThe lock command is used to lock a drive, enabling direct disk access for a program.
The lock command is only available in Windows 98 and 95. Drive locking is no longer available as of Windows XP.LodctrThe lodctr command is used to update related to performance counters. The lodctr command is available in all versions of Windows.LogmanThe logman command is used to create and manage Event Trace Session and Performance logs. The logman command also supports many functions of Performance Monitor. The logman command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.LogoffThe logoff command is used to terminate a session. The logoff command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.LpqThe 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. The lpq command is not available by default in Windows 8, 7, or Vista, but can be enabled by turning on the LPD Print Service and LPR Port Monitor features from Programs and Features in Control Panel.LprThe 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. The lpr command is not available by default in Windows 8, 7, or Vista, but can be enabled by turning on the LPD Print Service and LPR Port Monitor features from Programs and Features in Control Panel.MakecabThe makecab command is used to losslessly compress one or more files. The makecab command is sometimes called Cabinet Maker. The makecab command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. The makecab command is the same as the diantz command, a command that was removed after Windows 7.Manage-bdeThe manage-bde command is used to configure BitLocker Drive Encryption from the command line.
The manage-bde command is available in Windows 8 and Windows 7. A script by the name of manage-bde.wsf exists in Windows Vista and can be used with the cscript command to perform BitLocker tasks from the command line in that operating system.MdThe md command is the shorthand version of the mkdir command. The md command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.MemThe 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.MemmakerThe memmaker command is used to start MemMaker, a memory optimization tool. The memaker command is available in Windows 98 and 95, as well as in MS-DOS. Memory usage is automatically optimized beginning in Windows XP.MkdirThe mkdir command is used to create a new folder.
The mkdir command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.MklinkThe mklink command is used to create a symbolic link. The mklink command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.ModeThe 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.MofcompThe mofcomp command properly displays the data within a Managed Object Format (MOF) file. The mofcomp command is available in all versions of Windows.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. The more command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.MountThe mount command is used to mount Network File System (NFS) network shares. The mount command is available in Windows 7 and Windows Vista.
The mount command is not available by default in Windows Vista or Windows 7 but can be enabled by turning on the Services for NFS Windows feature from Programs and Features in Control Panel. The mount command is not available in Windows 8 because Service for UNIX (SFU) was discontinued.MountvolThe mountvol command is used to display, create, or remove volume mount points.
The mountvol command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.MoveThe 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.MrinfoThe mrinfo command is used to provide information about a interfaces and neighbors. The mrinfo command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.MsavThe msav command starts Microsoft Antivirus. The msav command is only available in MS-DOS. Microsoft Antivirus was designed for MS-DOS and Windows 3.x only. Microsoft provides an optional virus protection suite called Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows XP and later operating systems, and are available for all versions of Windows.MsbackupThe msbackup command starts Microsoft Backup, a tool used to back up and restore one or more files.
The msbackup command is only available in MS-DOS. The msbackup command was replaced with Microsoft Backup beginning in Windows 95 and then Backup and Restore in later versions of Windows.MscdexThe mscdex command is used to provide access to MS-DOS.
The mscdex command is available in Windows 98 and 95, as well as in MS-DOS. Windows provides access to CD-ROM drives for the MS-DOS subsystem beginning in Windows XP, so the mscdex command is unnecessary in this and later operating systems.MsdThe msd command starts Microsoft Diagnostics, a tool used to. The msd command is only available in MS-DOS. The msd command was replaced with System Information beginning in Windows 95.The msg command is used to send a message to a user. The msg command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.MsiexecThe msiexec command is used to start Windows Installer, a tool used to install and configure software.
The msiexec command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.MuiunattendThe muiunattend command starts the Multilanguage User Interface unattended setup process. The muiunattend command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.NbtstatThe 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.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.Net1The net1 command is used to display, configure, and correct a wide variety of network settings. The net1 command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.
The net command should be used instead of the net1 command. The net1 command was made available in Windows NT and Windows 2000 as a temporary fix for a Y2K issue that the net command had, which was corrected before the release of Windows XP.
The net1 command remains in later versions of Windows only for compatibility with older programs and scripts that utilized the command.NetcfgThe netcfg command is used to install the Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE), a lightweight version of Windows used to deploy workstations. The netcfg command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.NetshThe 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. The netsh command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.The netstat command is most commonly used to display all open network connections and listening ports. The netstat command is available in all versions of Windows.NfsadminThe nfsadmin command is used to manage Server for NFS or Client for NFS from the command line.
The nfsadmin command is available in Windows 7 and Windows Vista. The nfsadmin command is not available by default in Windows Vista or Windows 7 but can be enabled by turning on the Services for NFS Windows feature from Programs and Features in Control Panel. The nfsadmin command is not available in Windows 8 because Service for UNIX (SFU) was discontinued.NlsfuncThe nlsfunc command is used to load information specific to a particular country or region. The nlsfunc command is available in MS-DOS as well as in all 32-bit versions of Windows.
The nlsfunc command is not available in 64-bit versions of Windows. Nlsfunc is only available in Windows 8, 7, Vista, and XP to support older MS-DOS files.NltestThe nltest command is used to test secure channels between Windows computers in a domain and between domain controllers that are trusting other domains. The nltest command is available in Windows 8 and Windows 7.NslookupThe nslookup is most commonly used to display the hostname of an entered IP address. The nslookup command queries your configured to discover the IP address. The nslookup command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.NtbackupThe ntbackup command is used to perform various backup functions from the Command Prompt or from within a batch or script file. The ntbackup command is available in Windows XP.
The ntbackup command was replaced with the wbadmin beginning in Windows Vista.NtsdThe ntsd command is used to perform certain command line debugging tasks. The ntsd command is available in Windows XP. The ntsd command was removed beginning in Windows Vista due to the addition of dump file support in.OcsetupThe ocsetup command starts the Windows Optional Component Setup tool, used to install additional Windows features. The ocsetup command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. Beginning in Windows 8, Microsoft is depreciating the ocsetup command in favor of the dism command.OpenfilesThe openfiles command is used to display and disconnect open files and folders on a system.
The openfiles command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.PathThe path command is used to display or set a specific path available to executable files. The path command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.PathpingThe pathping command functions much like the tracert command but will also report information about network latency and loss at each. The pathping command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.PauseThe 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.PentntThe 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. The pentnt command is available in Windows XP. The pentnt command was removed beginning in Windows Vista due to the lack of Intel Pentium use at the time of this operating system release.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.PkgmgrThe 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. The pkgmgr command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.Pnpunat.
Hard work: if it’s not for you, there’s always cheats and console commands. What better way to conquer the sprawling sandbox that is a Minecraft world than by pulling up the command bar, typing in some words and symbols and magic-ing yourself up a prissy clippy-cloppy pony with diamond armour?A console command is much more than just a string of letters. They can change the world in an instant, from killing every enemy around you to instantly smelting all the metal in your inventory. Some people may call this cheating, but we think of it as simply saving time and letting you get on with your amazing Minecraft project.But how do you enter Minecraft commands? Thankfully, Minecraft console commands are wonderfully simple to use; they’re as simple as inputting. When creating a new Minecraft world you’ll be prompted to choose whether or not to allow cheats.
After selecting yes and loading up the world, you’ll need to press the “C” key to pull up the command bar, which is where you’ll be inputting all your cheats and commands. Network N earns commission from qualifying purchases via Amazon Associates and other programs.Now it’s just a simple case of typing in the desired command and hitting the “Enter” key.Minecraft cheats and console commandsTarget selector shortcuts@p – nearest player@r – random player@a – all players@e – all entities@s – the entity executing the commandTarget selector variables set a specific target without typing out their full name. Above are the five different shorthand commands.Help/help CommandNameProvides more information on the given command.Give/give AmountUsed to give another player an item from your inventory. Example: /give PCGamesN minecraft:planks 13. This would give PCGamesN 13 Spruce Wood Planks.
This command is much simpler when giving single objects, but is useful for stackable objects.Teleport/tp TargetPlayer x y zUsed to instantly transport yourself or another player to a specific location in the world. Using another player’s name in place of the coordinates will transport the target directly to said player’s location. You can also teleport to a new world with these.Kill/killKills your character, adding another player’s name will apply the command to them.Weather/weather WeatherTypeAllows you to choose the weather or your world. Options include: rain, thunder and snow.Creative mode/gamemode creativeChanges the gamemode to Creative mode, which allows player flight, unlimited resources and stops mobs attacking you.Survival mode/gamemode survivalChanges the gamemode to Survival mode, which means mobs will attack you and you’ll have to gather all resources the old-fashioned way.Set time/time set 1000Sets the time to day. Replace “1000” with “0” for dawn, “6000” for midday, “12000” for dusk and “18000” for night.Change difficulty to Peaceful/difficulty peacefulChanges difficulty to Peaceful mode. Replace “peaceful” with “easy”, “ normal”, or “hard” for more of a challenge.How to find your world’s seed code/seedThis will produce a code for your world, note it down so that you can load up an identical one in the future.Keep inventory when you die/gamerule keepInventory trueEnsures you don’t lose your items upon dying. To revert this, type “false” in place of “true”Stop time/gamerule doDaylightCycle falseThis will stop the game’s day/light cycle in it’s place, allowing you to live under permanent sunshine or moonlight.
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