| A | Description |
| assoc | Displays or modifies file extension associations. |
| arp | Displays and modifies the IP-to-Physical address translation tables used by address resolution protocol (ARP). |
| at | The AT command schedules commands and programs to run on a computer at a specified time and date. The Schedule service must be running to use the AT command. |
| attrib | Displays or changes file attributes. |
| auditpol | Displays or changes the audit policy. |
| B | |
| break | Sets or clears extended CTRL+C checking. |
| bcdedit | Sets properties in boot database to control boot loading. |
| bootcfg | This command line tool can be used to configure, query, change or delete the boot entry settings in the BOOT.INI file. |
| bitsadmin | BITS administration utility. |
| C | |
| cacls | Displays or modifies access control lists (ACLs) of files. |
| call | Calls one batch program from another. |
| cd | Displays the name of or changes the current directory. |
| certreq | Manages certificates with certificate authorities. |
| certutil | Advanced certificate utility. |
| change | |
| chcp | Displays or sets the active code page number. |
| chdir | Displays the name of or changes the current directory. |
| chglogon | Enable or disable session logins. |
| chgport | List or change COM port mappings for DOS application compatibility. |
| chgusr | Change Install Mode. |
| chkdsk | Checks a disk and displays a status report. |
| chkntfs | Displays or modifies the checking of disk at boot time. |
| choice | This tool allows users to select one item from a list of choices and returns the index of the selected choice. |
| cipher | Displays or alters the encryption of directories [files] on NTFS partitions. |
| cleanmgr | |
| cliconfig | Sql server client network utility. Create network protocol connections to specified servers, and change the default network protocol. Display information about the network libraries currently installed on the system. Display the DB-Library version currently installed on the system, and set defaults for DB-Library options |
| clip | Redirects output of command line tools to the Windows clipboard. This text output can then be pasted into other programs. |
| cls | Clears the screen. |
| cmd | Starts a new instance of the Windows command interpreter. |
| cmdkey | Creates, displays, and deletes stored user names and passwords. |
| cmstp | Connection manager profile installer |
| color | Sets the default console foreground and background colors. |
| comp | Compares the contents of two files or sets of files. |
| compact | Displays or alters the compression of files on NTFS partitions. |
| compmgmtlauncher | Computer Management in Windows Vista . |
| computerdefaults | Computer Defaults in Windows Vista. |
| control | Opens up Windows control panel from the command line. |
| convert | Converts FAT volumes to NTFS. You cannot convert the current drive. |
| copy | Copies one or more files to another location. |
| credwiz | User credential wizard in Windows - allows you to import stored user names and passwords from a backup file. |
| cscript | Debug and execute scripts. |
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| D | |
| date | Displays or sets the date. |
| defrag | Locates and consolidates fragmented files on local volumes to improve system performance. |
| dcomcnfg | Com+ management tool |
| debug | Runs Debug, a program testing and editing tool. |
| del | Deletes one or more files. |
| deviceproperties | Opens up Windows device properties. |
| dfrgui | Opens disk defragmenter gui application. |
| dialer | Windows Phone dialer application. |
| diantz | Cabinet Maker - Lossless Data Compression Tool. |
| dir | Displays a list of files and subdirectories in a directory. |
| diskcomp | Compares the contents of two floppy disks. |
| diskcopy | Copies the contents of one floppy disk to another. |
| diskpart | Displays or configures Disk Partition properties. |
| diskperf | Enable or disable disk performance counters. |
| dispdiag | Logs display information to a file in the current directory. |
| doskey | Edits command lines, recalls Windows commands, and creates macros. |
| dpiscaling | Opens dpi scaling window in control panel. |
| driverquery | Displays current device driver status and properties. |
| drwatson | Opens up drwatson fault checking utility |
| dvdplay | Opens Windows Media Player to play DVDs. |
| dxdiag | DirectX diagnostic tool. |
| E | |
| echo | Displays messages, or turns command echoing on or off. |
| edlin | Line operated text editor. |
| endlocal | Ends localization of environment changes in a batch file. |
| erase | Deletes one or more files. |
| esentutl | Extensible storage engine for microsoft windows version 6. |
| eudcedit | You can use Private Character Editor to create your own characters, which you can then insert into documents by using Character Map. |
| eventcreate | This command line tool enables an administrator to create a custom event ID and message in a specified event log. |
| eventvwr | Opens up Windows event viewer. |
| exe2bin | Converts .EXE (executable) files to binary format. |
| exit | Quits the CMD.EXE program (command interpreter). |
| expand | Expands one or more compressed files. |
| F | |
| fc | Compares two files or sets of files, and displays the differences between them. More control than the comp command. |
| find | Searches for a text string in a file or files. |
| findstr | Searches for strings in files. |
| firewallcontrolpanel | Opens up Firewall in Control Panel. |
| firewallsettings | Opens up Firewall settings in Windows . |
| fltmc | Allows you to manage filters. |
| fontview | Allows you to view font file. |
| for | Runs a specified command for each file in a set of files. |
| forfiles | Selects a file (or set of files) and executes a command on that file. This is helpful for batch jobs. |
| format | Formats a disk for use with Windows. |
| fsutil | Displays or configures the file system properties. |
| ftp | Transfers files to and from a computer running an FTP server service (sometimes called a daemon). Ftp can be used interactively. |
| ftype | Displays or modifies file types used in file extension associations. |
| fveupdate | BitLocker updater. |
| fxscover | Opens up the fax cover page editor in Windows. |
| fxsunatd | Fax unattended setup program |
| G | |
| getmac | This tool enables an administrator to display the MAC address for network adapters on a system. |
| goto | Directs the Windows command interpreter to a labeled line in a batch program. |
| gpresult | Displays Group Policy information for machine or user. |
| gpupdate | Allows you to update group policy settings straight away. |
| graftabl | Enables Windows to display an extended character set in graphics mode. |
| grpconv | Windows Progman Group Converter. |
| H | |
| hdwwiz | Opens Windows Add Hardware wizard. |
| help | Provides Help information for Windows commands. |
| hostname | Prints name of the cureent host. |
| I | |
| icacls | Display, modify, backup, or restore ACLs for files and directories. |
| ieunatt | IE7 unattended install utility. |
| iexpress | |
| if | Performs conditional processing in batch programs. |
| ipconfig | Allows you to get adaptor specific information as well as modify dhcp and dns settings. |
| iscsicli | iSCSI discovery tool. |
| iscsicpl | iSCSI initiator discovery tool. |
| L | |
| label | Creates, changes, or deletes the volume label of a disk. |
| lodctrl | |
| logman | Allows you to modify data collectors. |
| logoff | Terminates a session. |
| lpksetup | Language pack installer. |
| lpremove | Language pack scheduled task utility. |
| lsm | Local session manager. |
| M | |
| magnify | Opens up the Windows Magnifier application. |
| makecab | Cabinet Maker - Lossless Data Compression Tool. |
| mblctr | Windows mobility center (mobile pcs). |
| md | Creates a directory. |
| mdres | Opens the memory diagnostic tool to check for errors in memory. |
| mdshed | Memory diagnostic scheduler. |
| mem | Displays the amount of used and free memory in your system. |
| mkdir | Creates a directory. |
| mklink | Creates Symbolic Links and Hard Links |
| migautoplay | Opens up windows easy transfer wizard. |
| mmc | Opens up the Microsoft Management Console. |
| mobsync | Sync mobile devices (opens up sync center) |
| mode | Configures a system device. |
| more | Displays output one screen at a time. |
| move | Moves one or more files from one directory to another directory. |
| mountvol | Creates, deletes, or lists a volume mount point. |
| mrinfo | Allows you to send IGMP and SNMP queries. |
| mrt | Windows Malicious software removal tool. |
| msconfig | System configuration utility. |
| msdt | Microsoft Support diagnostics tool. |
| msg | Sends a message to a user on the network. |
| msiexec | Gives you granular control over the installation of applications. |
| msinfo32 | Opens up windows system information. |
| mspaint | Opens up Windows Paintbrush application from the command prompt. |
| msra | Remote assistance command line utility. |
| mstsc | Remote desktop cfonnection command line utility. |
| mtedit | Migration table editor. |
| N | |
| narrator | Microsoft Narrator Windows Application. |
| nbstat | Displays protocol statistics and current TCP/IP connections using NBT (NetBIOS over TCP/IP). |
| net | Allows you to view and edit network configuration. |
| net1 | Allows you to view and edit network configuration. |
| netcfg | winPE Network Installer. |
| netplwiz | Advanced user account wizard. |
| netproj | Opens up Windows Network Projector Application. |
| netsh | Allows network scripts and configuration. |
| netstat | Displays protocol statistics and current TCP/IP network connections. |
| nlsfunc | Loads country-specific information. |
| notepad | Opens up Notepad Windows Application. |
| nslookup | Allows name server lookup. |
| ntprint | Printer Driver software installation. |
| O | |
| ocsetup | Windows operational component setup |
| odbcconf | Provides various mdac install actions. |
| openfiles | Displays files opened by remote users for a file share. |
| optionalfeatures | Turns Windows Features on or off. |
| osk | Opens up the On-Screen Keyboard Windows Application. |
| P | |
| p2phost | Opens the People Near Me Windows client. |
| pathping | Allows you to ping with specific amounts of hops. |
| path | Displays or sets a search path for executable files. |
| pause | Suspends processing of a batch file and displays a message. |
| pcaelv | Program Compatibility Assistant. |
| perfmon | Opens the Performance Monitor windows Application. |
| ping | Allows you to query an IP address. |
| pkgmgr | Windows Package Manager. |
| pnpunattend | AuditSystem, Unattend online driver install. |
| pnputil | PnP driver command line utility. |
| popd | Restores the previous value of the current directory saved by PUSHD. |
| powercfg | This command line tool enables users to control the power settings on a system. |
| Prints a text file. | |
| prompt | Changes the Windows command prompt. |
| pushd | Saves the current directory then changes it. |
| Q | |
| query | Displays information about processes, terminal sessions, available terminal servers on the network and information about users logged on to the system. |
| quser | Display information about users logged on to the system. |
| R | |
| rd | Removes a directory. |
| recover | Recovers readable information from a bad or defective disk. |
| regedit | Runs the Windows registry from the command line. |
| rem | Records comments (remarks) in batch files or CONFIG.SYS. |
| ren | Renames a file or files. |
| rename | Renames a file or files. |
| rmdir | Removes a directory. |
| robocopy | Advanced utility to copy files and directory trees |
| S | |
| set | Displays, sets, or removes Windows environment variables. |
| setlocal | Begins localization of environment changes in a batch file. |
| sc | Displays or configures services (background processes). |
| schtasks | Schedules commands and programs to run on a computer. |
| shift | Shifts the position of replaceable parameters in batch files. |
| shutdown | Allows proper local or remote shutdown of machine. |
| sort | Sorts input. |
| start | Starts a separate window to run a specified program or command. |
| subst | Associates a path with a drive letter. |
| systeminfo | Displays machine specific properties and configuration. |
| T | |
| tasklist | Displays all currently running tasks including services. |
| taskkill | Kill or stop a running process or application. |
| time | Displays or sets the system time. |
| title | Sets the window title for a CMD.EXE session. |
| tracert | Traces the route to a hostname with hostname resolution. |
| tree | Graphically displays the directory structure of a drive or path. |
| type | Displays the contents of a text file. |
| V | |
| ver | Displays the Windows version. |
| verify | Tells Windows whether to verify that your files are written correctly to a disk. |
| vol | Displays a disk volume label and serial number. |
| W | |
| where | Displays the location of files that match the search pattern. By default, the search is done along the current directory and in the paths specified by the PATH environment variable. |
| whoami | This utility can be used to get user name and group information along with the respective security identifiers (SID), privileges, logon identifier (logon ID) for the current user (access token) on the local system. i.e. who is the current logged on user? If no switch is specified, tool displays the user name in NTLM format (domain\username). |
| wmic | Displays WMI information inside interactive command shell. |
| X | |
| Copies files and directory trees. |
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