The Command Prompt in Windows is a robust utility offering access to more than 280 command-line tools. With these commands, you can accomplish a wide range of tasks including file and directory management, program execution, and system configuration. Below, you'll find a compilation of 25 frequently used Windows commands along with examples to assist you in your endeavors.
dir: Lists files and directories in the current directory.
cd: Changes the current directory.
mkdir: Creates a new directory.
rmdir: Deletes a directory.
del: Deletes one or more files.
copy: Copies one or more files to another location.
move: Moves one or more files from one location to another.
ren: Renames a file or directory.
type: Displays the contents of a text file.
echo: Displays messages, or turns the echoing feature on or off.
cls: Clears the command prompt window.
ipconfig: Displays IP configuration information.
ping: Sends ICMP echo request packets to a specified network host.
tracert: Traces the route taken by packets across an IP network.
netstat: Displays network statistics and connections.
tasklist: Displays a list of currently running processes.
taskkill: Terminates one or more processes.
shutdown: Shuts down or restarts the computer.
systeminfo: Displays detailed system information.
diskpart: Manages disk partitions.
chkdsk: Checks a disk for errors and repairs them if possible.
sfc: Scans and repairs system files.
format: Formats a disk for use with Windows.
xcopy: Copies files and directory trees.
attrib: Displays or changes file attributes.
These are just a few examples of the many commands available in Windows. Each command has various options and parameters that you can explore by typing the command followed by "/?" in the command prompt.
