Windows Command Line Commands [Part ]

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In this article, we’ll explore essential Windows command-line utilities that every IT professional, sysadmin, or power user should know. These commands help manage system configurations, troubleshoot issues, and automate tasks efficiently.

Basic System Commands

1. Run Command Prompt as Administrator

powershell start cmd -v runAs

This opens an elevated Command Prompt window with administrative privileges.

2. List All Installed Drivers

driverquery

Displays a comprehensive list of drivers, including hidden ones not visible in Device Manager.

3. Change Directory

chdir (or cd)

Navigates to a specified directory. Example:

cd C:\Windows\System32

4. Display System Information

systeminfo

Shows detailed hardware and OS configuration, including installed updates.

5. View Environment Variables

set

Lists all environment variables configured on the system.

Customization & Utility Commands

6. Change Command Prompt Text

prompt [CustomText]$G

Example:

prompt HackerMode$G

7. Copy Output to Clipboard

dir | clip

Copies directory listing to the clipboard.

8. List File Associations

assoc

Displays programs linked to file extensions.

9. Change Window

title NewWindowTitle

10. Compare Two Files

fc "C:\file1.txt" "C:\file2.txt"

Security & Networking Commands

11. Wipe Free Space & Encrypt Data

cipher /w:C:

Securely erases deleted files from drive C:.

12. Check Open Ports & Connections

netstat -an

13. Ping a Host

ping google.com

14. Retrieve Wi-Fi Passwords

for /f "skip=9 tokens=1,2 delims=:" %i in ('netsh wlan show profiles') do @echo %j | findstr -i -v echo | netsh wlan show profiles %j key=clear

15. Network Configuration (IP/DNS)

ipconfig /all
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /registerdns

You Should Know:

  • For scripting: Use `&&` to chain commands (e.g., ipconfig /release && ipconfig /renew).
  • Redirect output: Save command results to a file with `>` (e.g., systeminfo > sysinfo.txt).
  • Task automation: Schedule commands via Task Scheduler or batch files (.bat).

What Undercode Say

Mastering command-line tools is crucial for IT efficiency. Here are additional Linux equivalents for cross-platform users:
– `ls` (Windows: dir)
– `ifconfig` (Windows: ipconfig)
– `grep` (Windows: findstr)
– `chmod` (Windows: attrib)
– `ssh` (Windows: use PuTTY or `ssh` in PowerShell)

For deeper Windows CLI mastery, explore:

– `wmic` (Windows Management Instrumentation)
– `schtasks` (Task Scheduler CLI)
– `bcdedit` (Boot Configuration Data Editor)

Expected Output:

A structured guide to Windows command-line utilities with practical examples for system management, security, and networking.

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