Command Prompt Tips

I have not been able to post because of the downtime in the internet across the country. I apologize for not keeping up my schedule.

 

Typing commands instead of mouse-clicking can become a lazy profession. True to the sense but there was a time when all computing could be done this way without an alternative. An instance is the command prompt. The command prompt can be a very helpful and a handy tool. Here are a few tips on how to work actively on the Command Prompt window.

 

First off, open the command prompt window by pressing Windows-R buttons or going to start and then clicking the Run command. Once the Run command box opens, type cmd and press enter. You see the Command Prompt Window open and ready for the next step.

 

Commands:

bootcfg
This command helps you to view your boot loader settings, such as your default OS and selection timeout, also your boot entries and load options.

 

defrag
Type only “defrag” into your command prompt. The result is, you get a list of possible arguments, such as the drive letter and the type of output.

 

diskpart
This commands helps you in managing your disk partitions. After you type “diskpart” into your command prompt, your prompt will become “DISKPART.” Type a question mark (?) in order to get a list of possible arguments. Type exit to leave diskpart.

 

driverquery
This command will show up a list of drivers and their properties.

 

fsutil
This is a nice command. You can do almost everything from managing your hardlinks to querying the free space in a volume. In your command prompt window type “fsutil” and list of options will be presented. If you choose “fsinfo” from the list, type “fsutil fsinfo” into the prompt. Once done, you get more options, Say you selected drives by typing “fsutil fsinfo drives.” Explore this command and you will find more features on the way.

getmac
This command gets the MAC (Media Access Control) address.

gpresult
For RSoP, user settings, and computer group policy settings type this command.

netsh
This is a network configuration tool. Type “netsh” to enter the tool, or “netsh /?” to learn more about it. To exit this tool, type “exit” at the “netsh>” prompt.

openfiles
This command allows the administrator to display or disconnect open files in XP professional. Type “openfiles /?” for the list.

recover
This command tries to recover readable information from a damaged disk. Type “recover” to get the syntax.

 

schtasks
This command can help the administrator to run, change, or delete tasks on a local or a remote machine. Type “schtasks /?” without the quotes for a list of options.

 

sfc
The system file checker (sfc) command scans the protected system files and then tries to replace the ones that (or your applications) are hacked beyond repair with the real, official Microsoft versions. Type “sfc” into the command prompt and you will get a list of options.

 

ping
Verifies remote host connection .

 

rcp
Copies files between computers .

rsh
Runs commands on remote hosts.

tftp
Transfers files to and from an FTP service node.

netstats or net stats workstation
This command helps in getting a view of your system statistics. Type net stats or net stats workstation in command prompt and the stats will be displayed starting from “statistics since..” statement. It tells how long the system has been running. Along with system stats it displays network stats too like bytes sent and received. A very handy tool indeed.

chkdsk
This command checks the disk for errors, bad clusters, and so on. After the check is done, it displays a report of the results.

 

expand
This command expands the compressed file(s)

 

start
Starts a separate command prompt window .

 

time
Displays the system time

 

help
This command Lists the native system commands with a brief description of each, one screen at a · time

 

help command
This command helps in listing help for the command that you enter, including syntax, parameters, and more.

 

net help
Lists names of network commands

 

net help command
Lists help for the network commands that you enter, including syntax, parameters, and so on.

 

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February 2, 2008 | Filed Under Tips n Tricks 

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