Mem
The mem command shows information about used and free memory areas and programs that are currently loaded into memory in the MS-DOS subsystem.
The mem command shows information about used and free memory areas and programs that are currently loaded into memory in the MS-DOS subsystem.
Mkdir (Md)
The mkdir command is used to create a new folder.
The mkdir command is used to create a new folder.
Mmc
The mmc command can be used to open Microsoft Management Console in author mode or to a specific snap-in console, all from the Command Prompt.
The mmc command can be used to open Microsoft Management Console in author mode or to a specific snap-in console, all from the Command Prompt.
Mode
The mode command is used to configure system devices, most often COM and LPT ports.
More
The more command is used to display the information contained in a text file. The more command can also be used to paginate the results of any other Command Prompt command.
The mode command is used to configure system devices, most often COM and LPT ports.
More
The more command is used to display the information contained in a text file. The more command can also be used to paginate the results of any other Command Prompt command.
Mountvol
The mountvol command is used to display, create, or remove volume mount points.
The mountvol command is used to display, create, or remove volume mount points.
Move
The move command is used to move one or files from one folder to another. The move command is also used to rename directories.
The move command is used to move one or files from one folder to another. The move command is also used to rename directories.
Msg
The msg command is used to send a message to a user.
The msg command is used to send a message to a user.
Msiexec
The msiexec command is used to start Windows Installer, a tool used to install and configure software.
The msiexec command is used to start Windows Installer, a tool used to install and configure software.
Mstsc
The mstsc command starts the Remote Desktop Connection tool from the Command Prompt.
The mstsc command starts the Remote Desktop Connection tool from the Command Prompt.
Nbtstat
The nbtstat command is used to show TCP/IP information and other statistical information about a remote computer.
The nbtstat command is used to show TCP/IP information and other statistical information about a remote computer.
Net
The net command is used to display, configure, and correct a wide variety of network settings.
Nlsfunc
The nlsfunc command is used to load information specific to a particular country or region.
The net command is used to display, configure, and correct a wide variety of network settings.
Nlsfunc
The nlsfunc command is used to load information specific to a particular country or region.
Nslookup
The nslookup is most commonly used to display the hostname of an entered IP address. The nslookup command queries your configured DNS server to discover the IP address.
The nslookup is most commonly used to display the hostname of an entered IP address. The nslookup command queries your configured DNS server to discover the IP address.
Ntbackup
The 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 used to perform various backup functions from the Command Prompt or from within a batch or script file.
Ntsd
The ntsd command is used to perform certain command line debugging tasks.
The ntsd command is used to perform certain command line debugging tasks.
Openfiles
The openfiles command is used to display and disconnect open files and folders on a system.
The openfiles command is used to display and disconnect open files and folders on a system.
Pagefileconfig
The pagefileconfig command is used to display or configure a local or remote computer’s paging file.
The pagefileconfig command is used to display or configure a local or remote computer’s paging file.
Path
The path command is used to display or set a specific path available to executable files.
The path command is used to display or set a specific path available to executable files.
Pathping
The pathping command functions much like the tracert command but will also report information about network latency and loss at each hop.
The pathping command functions much like the tracert command but will also report information about network latency and loss at each hop.
Pause
The pause command is used within a batch or script file to pause the processing of the file. When the pause command is used, a Press any key to continue… message displays in the command window.
The pause command is 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.
Pentnt
The pentnt command is used to detect floating point division errors in the Intel Pentium chip. The pentnt command is also used to enable floating point emulation and disable floating point hardware.
The pentnt command is used to detect floating point division errors in the Intel Pentium chip. The pentnt command is also used to enable floating point emulation and disable floating point hardware.
Ping
The ping command sends an Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Echo Request message to a specified remote computer to verify IP-level connectivity.
The ping command sends an Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Echo Request message to a specified remote computer to verify IP-level connectivity.
Popd
The popd command is used to change the current directory to the one most recently stored by the pushd command. The popd command is most often utilized from within a batch or script file.
The popd command is used to change the current directory to the one most recently stored by the pushd command. The popd command is most often utilized from within a batch or script file.
Print
The print command is used to print a specified text file to a specified printing device..
The print command is used to print a specified text file to a specified printing device..
Prncnfg
The prncnfg command is used to display information about or to configure a specified printer.
The prncnfg command is used to display information about or to configure a specified printer.
Prndrvr
The prndrvr command is used to add, remove, or list printer drivers from local or remote print servers.
The prndrvr command is used to add, remove, or list printer drivers from local or remote print servers.
Prnjobs
The prnjobs command is used to list, pause, cancel and resume print jobs.
The prnjobs command is used to list, pause, cancel and resume print jobs.
Prnmngr
The prnmngr command is used to list, add, and remove printers or printer connections. The prnmngr command can also be used to display and set the default printer.
The prnmngr command is used to list, add, and remove printers or printer connections. The prnmngr command can also be used to display and set the default printer.
Prnport
The prnport command is used to list, create, and remove standard TCP/IP printer ports. The prnport command can also be used to display and change port configurations.
The prnport command is used to list, create, and remove standard TCP/IP printer ports. The prnport command can also be used to display and change port configurations.
Prnqctl
The prnqctl command can be used to clear a print queue, print a test page, and to pause or resume a printer.
The prnqctl command can be used to clear a print queue, print a test page, and to pause or resume a printer.
Prompt
The prompt command is used to customize the appearance of the prompt text in Command Prompt.
The prompt command is used to customize the appearance of the prompt text in Command Prompt.
Pushd
The pushd command is used to store a directory for use, most commonly from within a batch or script program.
The pushd command is used to store a directory for use, most commonly from within a batch or script program.
Qappsrv
The qappsrv command is used to display all Remote Desktop Session Host servers available on the network.
The qappsrv command is used to display all Remote Desktop Session Host servers available on the network.
Qprocess
The qprocess command is used to display information about running processes.
The qprocess command is used to display information about running processes.
Qwinsta
The qwinsta command is used to display information about open Remote Desktop Sessions.
The qwinsta command is used to display information about open Remote Desktop Sessions.
Rasdial
The rasdial command is used to start or end a network connection for a Microsoft client.
The rasdial command is used to start or end a network connection for a Microsoft client.
Rcp
The rcp command is used to copy files between a Windows computer and a system running rshd, a daemon typically used in UNIX systems.
The rcp command is used to copy files between a Windows computer and a system running rshd, a daemon typically used in UNIX systems.
Recover
The recover command is used to recover readable data from a bad or defective disk.
The recover command is used to recover readable data from a bad or defective disk.
Reg
The reg command is used to manage the Windows Registry from the command line. The reg command can perform common registry functions like adding registry keys, exporting the registry, etc.
The reg command is used to manage the Windows Registry from the command line. The reg command can perform common registry functions like adding registry keys, exporting the registry, etc.
Regsvr32
The regsvr32 command is used to register a DLL file as a command component in the Windows Registry.
The regsvr32 command is used to register a DLL file as a command component in the Windows Registry.
Relog
The relog command is used to create new performance logs from data in existing performance logs.
The relog command is used to create new performance logs from data in existing performance logs.
Rem
The rem command is used to record comments or remarks in a batch or script file.
The rem command is used to record comments or remarks in a batch or script file.
Rename (Ren)
The rename command is used to change the name of the individual file that you specify.
The rename command is used to change the name of the individual file that you specify.
Replace
The replace command is used to replace one or more files with one or more other files.
The replace command is used to replace one or more files with one or more other files.
Reset Session (Rwinsta)
The reset session command is used to reset the session subsystem software and hardware to known initial values.
The reset session command is used to reset the session subsystem software and hardware to known initial values.
Rexec
The rexec command is used to run commands on remote computers running the rexec daemon.
The rexec command is used to run commands on remote computers running the rexec daemon.
Rmdir (Rd)
The rmdir command is used to delete an existing and completely empty folder.
The rmdir command is used to delete an existing and completely empty folder.
Route
The route command is used to manipulate network routing tables.
The route command is used to manipulate network routing tables.
Rsh
The rsh command is used to run commands on remote computers running the rsh daemon.
The rsh command is used to run commands on remote computers running the rsh daemon.
Rsm
The rsm command is used to manage media resources using Removable Storage.
The rsm command is used to manage media resources using Removable Storage.
Runas
The runas command is used to execute a program using another user’s credentials.
The runas command is used to execute a program using another user’s credentials.
Sc
The sc command is used to configure information about services. The sc command communicates with the Service Control Manager.
The sc command is used to configure information about services. The sc command communicates with the Service Control Manager.
Schtasks
The schtasks command is used to schedule specified programs or commands to run a certain times. The schtasks command can be used to create, delete, query, change, run, and end scheduled tasks.
The schtasks command is used to schedule specified programs or commands to run a certain times. The schtasks command can be used to create, delete, query, change, run, and end scheduled tasks.
Secedit
The secedit command is used to configure and analyze system security by comparing the current security configuration to a template.
The secedit command is used to configure and analyze system security by comparing the current security configuration to a template.
Set
The set command is used to enable or disable certain options in Command Prompt.
The set command is used to enable or disable certain options in Command Prompt.
Setlocal
The setlocal command is used to start the localization of environment changes inside a batch or script file.
The setlocal command is used to start the localization of environment changes inside a batch or script file.
Setver
The setver command is used to set the MS-DOS version number that MS-DOS reports to a program.
The setver command is used to set the MS-DOS version number that MS-DOS reports to a program.
Sfc
The sfc command is used to verify and replace important Windows system files. The sfc command is also referred to as System File Checker and Windows Resource Checker.
The sfc command is used to verify and replace important Windows system files. The sfc command is also referred to as System File Checker and Windows Resource Checker.
Shadow
The shadow command Is used to monitor another Remote Desktop Services session.
The shadow command Is used to monitor another Remote Desktop Services session.
Share
The share command is used to install file locking and file sharing functions in MS-DOS.
The share command is used to install file locking and file sharing functions in MS-DOS.
Shift
The shift command is used to change the position of replaceable parameters in a batch or script file.
The shift command is used to change the position of replaceable parameters in a batch or script file.
Shutdown
The shutdown command can be used to shut down, restart, or log off the current system or a remote computer.
The shutdown command can be used to shut down, restart, or log off the current system or a remote computer.
Sort
The sort command is used to read data from a specified input, sort that data, and return the results of that sort to the Command Prompt screen, a file, or another output device.
The sort command is used to read data from a specified input, sort that data, and return the results of that sort to the Command Prompt screen, a file, or another output device.
Start
The start command is used to open a new command line window to run a specified program or command. The start command can also be used to start an application without creating a new window.
The start command is used to open a new command line window to run a specified program or command. The start command can also be used to start an application without creating a new window.
Subst
The subst command is used to associate a local path with a drive letter. The subst command is a lot like the net use command except a local path is used instead of a shared network path.
The subst command is used to associate a local path with a drive letter. The subst command is a lot like the net use command except a local path is used instead of a shared network path.
Systeminfo
The systeminfo command is used to display basic Windows configuration information for the local or a remote computer.
The systeminfo command is used to display basic Windows configuration information for the local or a remote computer.
Taskkill
The taskkill command is used to terminate a running task. The taskkill command is the command line equivalent of ending a process in Task Manager in Windows.
Tasklist
Displays a list of applications, services, and the Process ID (PID) currently running on either a local or a remote computer.
The taskkill command is used to terminate a running task. The taskkill command is the command line equivalent of ending a process in Task Manager in Windows.
Tasklist
Displays a list of applications, services, and the Process ID (PID) currently running on either a local or a remote computer.
Tcmsetup
The tcmsetup command is used to setup or disable the Telephony Application Programming Interface (TAPI) client.
The tcmsetup command is used to setup or disable the Telephony Application Programming Interface (TAPI) client.
Telnet
The telnet command is used to communicate with remote computers that use the Telnet protocol.
The telnet command is used to communicate with remote computers that use the Telnet protocol.
Tftp
The tftp command is used to transfer files to and from a remote computer that’s running the Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) service or daemon.
The tftp command is used to transfer files to and from a remote computer that’s running the Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) service or daemon.
Time
The time command is used to show or change the current time.
The time command is used to show or change the current time.
Title
The title command is used to set the Command Prompt window title.
The title command is used to set the Command Prompt window title.
Tracerpt
The tracerpt command is used to process event trace logs or real-time data from instrumented event trace providers.
The tracerpt command is used to process event trace logs or real-time data from instrumented event trace providers.
Tracert
The tracert command sends Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Echo Request messages to a specified remote computer with increasing Time to Live (TTL) field values and displays the IP address and hostname, if available, of the router interfaces between the source and destination.
The tracert command sends Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Echo Request messages to a specified remote computer with increasing Time to Live (TTL) field values and displays the IP address and hostname, if available, of the router interfaces between the source and destination.
Tree
The tree command is used to graphically display the folder structure of a specified drive or path.
The tree command is used to graphically display the folder structure of a specified drive or path.
Tsdiscon
The tsdiscon command is used to disconnect a Remote Desktop session.
The tsdiscon command is used to disconnect a Remote Desktop session.
Tskill
The tskill command is used to end the specified process.
The tskill command is used to end the specified process.
Type
The type command is used to display the information contained in a text file.
The type command is used to display the information contained in a text file.
Typeperf
The typerperf command displays performance data in the Command Prompt window or writes the data to specified log file.
The typerperf command displays performance data in the Command Prompt window or writes the data to specified log file.
Unlodctr
The unlodctr command removes Explain text and Performance counter names for a service or device driver from the Windows Registry.
The unlodctr command removes Explain text and Performance counter names for a service or device driver from the Windows Registry.
Ver
The ver command is used to display the current Windows version.
The ver command is used to display the current Windows version.
Verify
The verify command is used to enable or disable the ability of Command Prompt to verify that files are written correctly to a disk.
The verify command is used to enable or disable the ability of Command Prompt to verify that files are written correctly to a disk.
Vol
The vol command shows the volume label and serial number of a specified disk, assuming this information exists.
The vol command shows the volume label and serial number of a specified disk, assuming this information exists.
Vssadmin
The vssadmin command starts the Volume Shadow Copy Service administrative command line tool which displays current volume shadow copy backups and all installed shadow copy writers and providers.
The vssadmin command starts the Volume Shadow Copy Service administrative command line tool which displays current volume shadow copy backups and all installed shadow copy writers and providers.
W32Tm
The w32tm command is used to diagnose issues with Windows Time.
Wmic
The wmic command starts the Windows Management Instrumentation Command line (WMIC), a scripting interface that simplifies the use of Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and systems managed via WMI.
The w32tm command is used to diagnose issues with Windows Time.
Wmic
The wmic command starts the Windows Management Instrumentation Command line (WMIC), a scripting interface that simplifies the use of Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and systems managed via WMI.
Xcopy
The xcopy command can copy one or more files or directory trees from one location to another.
The xcopy command can copy one or more files or directory trees from one location to another.