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CMD Notes Basic To Advanced

The document provides an overview of Command Prompt (CMD) in Windows, detailing its functionalities from basic to advanced commands. It includes essential commands for file manipulation, network diagnostics, and system management, as well as tips for scripting and best practices. Users can utilize CMD for automation through batch files and enhance their command-line efficiency.

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CMD Notes Basic To Advanced

The document provides an overview of Command Prompt (CMD) in Windows, detailing its functionalities from basic to advanced commands. It includes essential commands for file manipulation, network diagnostics, and system management, as well as tips for scripting and best practices. Users can utilize CMD for automation through batch files and enhance their command-line efficiency.

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Command Prompt (CMD) Notes: Basic to Advanced

1. Introduction to CMD

CMD (Command Prompt) is a command-line interpreter application available in most Windows operating

systems. It allows users to execute entered commands. Some basic functionalities include file manipulation,

program execution, and troubleshooting Windows issues.

2. Basic CMD Commands

- dir - Lists files and directories

- cd - Changes directory

- cls - Clears the screen

- echo - Displays messages

- exit - Exits the CMD session

- copy - Copies files from one location to another

- del - Deletes one or more files

- mkdir - Creates a new directory

- rmdir - Removes a directory

- type - Displays the contents of a file

3. Intermediate CMD Commands

- ipconfig - Displays IP configuration

- ping - Tests network connectivity

- tasklist - Lists all running processes

- taskkill - Terminates a task by PID or name

- netstat - Displays network statistics

- find - Searches for text in a file

- fc - Compares two files and shows differences


Command Prompt (CMD) Notes: Basic to Advanced

- attrib - Changes file attributes

4. Advanced CMD Commands

- chkdsk - Checks disk for errors

- sfc /scannow - Scans and repairs system files

- regedit - Opens Windows Registry Editor

- gpupdate - Updates Group Policy settings

- shutdown - Schedules a shutdown/restart

- diskpart - Manages partitions on your drives

- schtasks - Schedules tasks to run automatically

- robocopy - Advanced copy utility with robust options

5. Scripting and Batch Files

CMD can be used to write batch scripts (.bat files) for automation:

@echo off

echo Starting backup...

xcopy C:\Data D:\Backup /E /H /C /I

echo Backup complete.

6. Tips and Best Practices

- Use 'help' followed by a command to get more information

- Redirect output using > and >>

- Use | (pipe) to send output of one command as input to another

- Combine commands using && or || for conditional execution

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