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6.1 Windows CMD Commands

The document provides a comprehensive overview of various Windows CMD commands, including their functions and usage. Key commands include 'cls' for clearing the screen, 'ipconfig' for checking IP address information, and 'shutdown' for shutting down or restarting the PC. Additional commands for managing system information, checking open ports, and repairing files are also outlined.

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6.1 Windows CMD Commands

The document provides a comprehensive overview of various Windows CMD commands, including their functions and usage. Key commands include 'cls' for clearing the screen, 'ipconfig' for checking IP address information, and 'shutdown' for shutting down or restarting the PC. Additional commands for managing system information, checking open ports, and repairing files are also outlined.

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Windows CMD Commands

Introduction
• Command Prompt,
commonly known as
cmd.exe or cmd, is the
default command-line
interpreter for the OS/2,
eComStation, ArcaOS,
Microsoft Windows, and
ReactOS operating systems.
Clear Screen
• Type “cls”
• Clears the text
Interrupts Running Command
• Type “Ctrl+C”
• Stops running commands
• For example
– Type “date”
– Then Ctrl-C
Encodes Deleted Files
• Type “cipher”
• Marks the files as no longer accessible
• Cipher command writes the directory with random
data
Lists Installed Drivers
• Type “driverquery”
• To check all the drivers
OR
• To get more information extend as “driverquery –v”
IP Address Information
• Type “ipconfig”
• To check the IP address and other required information
Checking Open Ports Information
• Type “netstat -an”
• List of open ports
• Helps to troubleshoot devices connected to your PC & to
locate malicious information
Processor & System Information
• Type “systeminfo”
• List of processor information
Checking Server Accessibility
• Type “ping <ip/domain>”
• Sends packets to the mentioned address
• If packets arrive & return it means device is working properly
or server is accessible
Traceroute Information
• Type “traceroute <ip/domain>”
• Shows routing time
Configure Power Options
• Type “powercfg”
• Managing and tracking computer energy usage
• Example
• powercfg /hibernate <on/off> to activate/deactivate mode
• Powercfg –a to check available power states to your pc
• Powercfg /energy will build detail consumption report
Shutdown
• Type “shutdown”
• This will shutdown your PC in various ways
• Shutdown /h (will enter your PC in hibernate mode)
• Shutdown /r (will restart your pc)
• shutdown /r /o (will restart and launch the advanced startup
menu)
Repairing Files
• Type “sfc /scannow”
• Will scan and repair windows system files
• If sfc finds any corrupt or missing files, it will automatically
replace and copy the updated files
Checking Current Tasks
• Type “tasklist”
• Will display the current running tasks within the system
• tasklist –svc (will show services related to each task)
• tasklist –v (to obtain more details on each task)
For More Knowledge

Web Source: A-Z List of all commands


https://techlog360.com/all-windows-cmd-commands/

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