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Windows commands are essential for IT professionals, system administrators, and cybersecurity experts. Below is a comprehensive list of over 70 Windows commands, along with practical examples and use cases.
Basic System Commands
1. `ipconfig` – Display network configuration.
ipconfig /all
2. `ping` – Test network connectivity.
ping google.com
3. `tracert` – Trace the route to a host.
tracert 8.8.8.8
4. `netstat` – Show active network connections.
netstat -ano
5. `nslookup` – Query DNS records.
nslookup example.com
File and Directory Management
6. `dir` – List directory contents.
dir /s
7. `cd` – Change directory.
cd C:\Windows
8. `copy` – Copy files.
copy file.txt C:\Backup
9. `del` – Delete files.
del /f file.txt
10. `mkdir` – Create a directory.
mkdir NewFolder
System Administration
11. `tasklist` – Display running processes.
tasklist /svc
12. `taskkill` – Terminate a process.
taskkill /PID 1234 /F
13. `shutdown` – Shutdown or restart the system.
shutdown /r /t 0
14. `systeminfo` – Display system details.
systeminfo
15. `sfc /scannow` – Scan and repair system files.
sfc /scannow
User and Permission Management
16. `net user` – Manage user accounts.
net user username /add
17. `net localgroup` – Add user to a group.
net localgroup Administrators username /add
18. `whoami` – Display current user.
whoami /priv
19. `cacls` – Modify file permissions.
cacls file.txt /E /G username:F
20. `gpupdate` – Update Group Policy.
gpupdate /force
Disk and Storage Management
21. `chkdsk` – Check disk for errors.
chkdsk /f
22. `diskpart` – Manage disk partitions.
diskpart
23. `format` – Format a disk.
format D: /FS:NTFS
24. `defrag` – Defragment a disk.
defrag C: /U
25. `fsutil` – Advanced file system utility.
fsutil file createnew test.txt 1024
Networking and Security
26. `netsh` – Configure network settings.
netsh firewall show state
27. `arp` – Display ARP table.
arp -a
28. `route` – Modify routing table.
route print
29. `telnet` – Connect to a remote host.
telnet 192.168.1.1
30. `wmic` – Windows Management Instrumentation.
wmic bios get serialnumber
You Should Know: Advanced Windows Commands for Cybersecurity
31. `certmgr.msc` – Manage certificates.
32. `gpedit.msc` – Open Group Policy Editor.
33. `regedit` – Edit the Windows Registry.
34. `sc` – Manage Windows services.
sc query state= all
35. `wevtutil` – Query Windows Event Logs.
wevtutil qe Security /f:text
36. `bcdedit` – Modify boot configuration.
bcdedit /enum
37. `takeown` – Take ownership of files.
takeown /f file.txt
38. `icacls` – Advanced file permissions.
icacls file.txt /grant username:(F)
39. `auditpol` – Configure auditing policies.
auditpol /get /category:*
40. `powershell` – Run PowerShell commands.
powershell Get-Process
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Mastering Windows commands enhances productivity, troubleshooting, and security. Whether managing systems, diagnosing issues, or hardening security, these commands are indispensable.
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A structured list of 70+ Windows commands with practical examples for IT professionals.
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