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Command Line Reference

The Command Prompt in Windows is a powerful troubleshooting and administration tool but there are hundreds of commands with many different options.

Below you'll find detailed information on Command Prompt commands, sometimes referred to as MS-DOS commands, command-line tools, cmd commands, or command shell functions.

September/October 2009 Update: I'm currently populating this feature so if you find any obvious Windows commands missing, that's probably why.
At
The at command is a Command Prompt command that can be used to schedule other commands and programs to run at specific dates and times.
List of Windows 7 Command Prompt Commands (1 of 2)
The Command Prompt in Windows 7 provides access to over 180 command line commands! See a list and description of each command. Part 1 of 2.
List of Windows 7 Command Prompt Commands (2 of 2)
The Command Prompt in Windows 7 provides access to over 180 command line commands! See a list and description of each command. Part 2 of 2.
List of Windows Vista Command Prompt Commands (1 of 2)
The Command Prompt in Windows Vista provides access to over 180 command line commands! See a list and description of each command. Part 1 of 2.
List of Windows Vista Command Prompt Commands (2 of 2)
The Command Prompt in Windows Vista provides access to over 180 command line commands! See a list and description of each command. Part 2 of 2.
List of Windows XP Command Prompt Commands (1 of 2)
The Command Prompt in Windows XP provides access to well over 150 command line commands! See a list and description of each command. Part 1 of 2.
List of Windows XP Command Prompt Commands (2 of 2)
The Command Prompt in Windows XP provides access to well over 150 command line commands! See a list and description of each command. Part 2 of 2.
Sfc (System File Checker)
The sfc command is used to verify and replace important Windows system files. The sfc command is also referred to as System File Checker and Windows Resource Checker.
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