Windows Command-Line Tools

chkdsk

A Windows command-line tool used to scan for and repair file system errors on a disk.

copy

A windows command-line tool used to copy files from one location to another.

del

A windows command-line tool used to delete one or more files.

Command-Line Interface (CLI)

A windows text-based interface used to interact with the operating system by typing commands, also referred to as a command prompt.

diskpart

A windows command-line utility for managing disk partitions and volumes.

format

A command-line tool used to prepare a storage device for use by setting up a new file system.

gpresult

A command-line tool used to display Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP) data for a user or computer

gpupdate

A command-lie tool used to refresh Group Policy settings.

dir

A Windows command-line tool used to list the contents of a directory.

hostname

A command-line tool that displays the system’s hostname

ipconfig

A command-line tool used to display and manage a computer’s IP configuration

md

A command-line tool used to create a new directory.

net use

A command-line tool used to connect to or disconnect from shared network resources.

netstat

A command-line tool used to display active network connections and listening ports.

nslookup

A command-line tool used to test DNS name resolution.

ping

A command-line tool used to test connectivity between two network devices.

rd

A command-line tool used to delete a directory.

robocopy

A command-line tool used to copy files and directories, with support for mirroring and retrying.

tracert

A command-line tool used to trace the route packets take to a destination.

xcopy

A command-line tool used to copy files and directories, including subdirectories.