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List of Command Prompt Commands

Complete List of CMD Commands

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Chcp

The chcp command displays or configures the active code page number.

The chcp command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.

Chdir

The chdir command is used to display the drive letter and folder that you are currently in. Chdir can also be used to change the drive and/or directory that you want to work in.

The chdir command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.

Checknetisolation

The checknetisolation command is used to test apps that require network capabilities.

The checknetisolation command is available in Windows 8.

Chglogon

The chglogon command enables, disables, or drains terminal server session logins.

The chglogon command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.

Executing the chglogon command is the same as executing change logon.

Chgport

The chgport command can be used to display or change COM port mappings for DOS compatibility.

The chgport command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.

Executing the chgport command is the same as executing change port.

Chgusr

The chgusr command is used to change the install mode for the terminal server.

The chgusr command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.

Executing the chgusr command is the same as executing change user.

Chkdsk

The chkdsk command, often referred to as check disk, is used to identify and correct certain hard drive errors.

The chkdsk command is available in all versions of Windows, as well as in MS-DOS.

Chkntfs

The chkntfs command is used to configure or display the checking of the disk drive during the Windows boot process.

The chkntfs command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.

Choice

The choice command is used within a script or batch program to provide a list of choices and return the value of that choice to the program.

The choice command is available in MS-DOS and all versions of Windows except Windows XP.

Use the set command with the /p switch in place of the choice command in batch files and scripts that you plan to use in Windows XP.

Cipher

The cipher command shows or changes the encryption status of files and folders on NTFS partitions.

The cipher command is available in Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.

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