1.5 - CompTIA A+ Core 2

cd/chdir

Allows users to change the directory they’re working in/their current directory.

cd ..

Variant of the cd command that allows users to navigate one directory above the current working directory.

dir

Displays a list of files and folders in a directory. You can use a specific path to view another directory outside the current working one (e.g., C:\Users\currentuser\Downloads).

chkdsk

Command used to check the filesystem on a disk.

chkdsk /f

Command used to check a disk’s filesystem and fix logical errors present on a disk.

chkdsk /r

Command used to locate bad drive sectors and recover readable information. Use of this implies /f.

format

Command used to format a disk for use within Windows.

diskpart

Command used to create and manage disk partitions.

md/mkdir

Command used to create a new directory in the specified path.

rd/rmdir

Command used to remove a directory.

del/erase

Command used to remove files.

robocopy

Standards for robust copy - command used to copy files and directories while retaining attributes and permissions.

copy

Command used to copy files from one location to another.

copy \v

Variant of the copy command that verifies copies are written correctly (i.e., uses a prompt).

copy \y

Variant of the copy command that suppresses confirmation prompts (used when you want to overwrite an existing destination file).

hostname

Command used to display or set the name of the selected Windows Device.

net user

Command used to manage user accounts on a Windows Device.

winver

Command used to display the 'About Windows' dialog.

whoami

Command used to find user/group information for a Windows machine.

gpupdate

Command used to update a Group Policy for a specific user or account.

gpupdate /force

Command used to force a Group Policy update for a specific user.

gpresult

Used to verify Group Policy Settings for a computer or user.

sfc

System File Checker - Windows utility that allows users to scan for and restore corrupted files.

ipconfig

Command used to display and manage the network configurations of a Windows computer.

ping

Command used to test reachability of an IP address on a network.

netstat

Command used to analyze network communications.

nslookup

Command used to find information for nameservers/DNS servers.

tracert

Command used to check the route a packet takes to its destination.

pathping

Command that combines the functionalities of ping and tracert.