- systeminfo
: Shows detailed information about the system, including OS version, installed RAM, network adapters, and more.
- ipconfig
: Shows the IP configuration of all network interfaces.
- ipconfig /all
: Shows detailed information about all network interfaces.
- ipconfig /flushdns
: Flushes the DNS cache.
- ipconfig /release
and ipconfig /renew
: Resets the IP address and requests a new IP address from the DHCP server.
2.) Network diagnostics!
- ping [IP address or domain]
: Checks the reachability of a network or website.
- tracert [domain]
: Traces the path of a packet to a destination and shows the number of hops and the time it takes.
- netstat -an
: Shows all active connections and their statuses.
- nslookup [domain]
: Checks the DNS translation of a domain.
3.) File and directory management!
- dir
: Lists all files and folders in the current directory.
- dir /s
: Shows all files and subdirectories of the current directory.
- dir /p
: Displays the list page by page to avoid long scrolling.
- cd [folder name]
: Changes directory.
- cd ..
: Changes one directory up.
- md [folder name]
: Creates a new directory.
- del [file name]
: Deletes a file.
- del /s /q [file path]
: Deletes a file or folder including subdirectories and without asking for confirmation.
- copy [source file] [destination file]
: Copies a file to a new location.
- xcopy [source] [destination] /s /e
: Copies all files and subdirectories from one directory to another.
4.) Manage processes and tasks!
- tasklist
: Lists all currently running processes.
- taskkill /IM [process name] /F
: Kills a running process.
- shutdown /s /f /t 0
: Shuts down the computer immediately.
- shutdown /r /f /t 0
: Restarts the computer immediately.
5.) Check and repair system files!
- sfc /scannow
: Checks the integrity of all protected system files and repairs them if necessary.
- chkdsk [drive:] /f
: Checks the file system for errors and repairs them.
- DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
: Repairs the Windows image and fixes possible problems with system files.
6.) User and group management!
- net user [username] [password] /add
: Creates a new user.
- net user [username] /delete
: Deletes a user.
- net localgroup administrators [username] /add
: Adds a user to the administrators group.
7.) Open Control Panel and Settings!
- control
: Opens the classic Control Panel.
- msconfig
: Opens the System Configuration tool.
- regedit
: Opens the Registry Editor.
- appwiz.cpl
: Opens the Programs and Features window (view/uninstall installed programs).
8.) Advanced Features!
- powercfg /batteryreport
: Creates a detailed report of battery usage and performance (laptops only).
- netsh wlan show profiles
: Shows all saved Wi-Fi profiles.
- netsh wlan show profile name="[profile name]" key=clear
: Shows the password of a saved Wi-Fi network in clear text.
9.) System Preferences!
- bcdedit
: Manage boot options, useful when repairing the bootloader.
- diskpart
: Access the disk partitioning utility.
- wmic
: Windows Management Instrumentation Command that queries various system information, e.g. wmic cpu get name
to display the processor name.
Info:
These commands can help you manage the system efficiently and diagnose problems. However, it is important to be cautious, especially with commands that modify or delete system files.
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