Windows 7 Command Prompt Commands

Bootcfg

The bootcfg command is used to build, modify, or view the contents of the boot.ini file, a hidden file that is used to identify in what folder, on which partition, and on which hard drive Windows is located.

The bootcfg command was replaced by the bcdedit command beginning in Windows Vista. Bootcfg is still available in Windows 7 but it serves no real value since boot.ini is not used.

Bootsect

The bootsect command is used to configure the master boot code to one compatible with Windows 7 (BOOTMGR).

The bootsect command is only available from the Command Prompt in System Recovery Options.

Break

The break command sets or clears extended CTRL+C checking on DOS systems.

The break command is available in Windows 7 to provide compatibility with MS-DOS files but it has no effect in Windows 7 itself.

Cacls

The cacls command is used to display or change access control lists of files.

Even though the cacls command is available in Windows 7, it's being phased out. Microsoft recommends that you use the icacls command instead.

Call

The call command is used to run a script or batch program from within another script or batch program.

The call command has no effect outside of a script or batch file. In other words, running the call command at the Command Prompt will do nothing.

Cd

The Cd command is the shorthand version of the chdir command.

Certreq

The certreq command is used to perform various certification authority (CA) certificate functions.

Certutil

The certutil command is used to dump and display certification authority (CA) configuration information in addition to other CA functions.

Change

The change command changes various terminal server settings like install modes, COM port mappings, and logons.

Chcp

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