{"id":106362,"date":"2018-08-22T19:56:41","date_gmt":"2018-08-22T19:56:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=106362"},"modified":"2025-07-01T23:08:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T06:08:55","slug":"15-tips-for-using-command-prompt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/15-tips-for-using-command-prompt\/","title":{"rendered":"15 tips for using Command Prompt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Command Prompt is one of Microsoft Windows&#8217; most powerful tools, and for the majority of end-users, one of the most underutilized. While its capabilities are as helpful as they are numerous, cmd itself is hardly intuitive. At first glance novice users probably wouldn&#8217;t get much out of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-106363 size-full\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"786\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/command-prompt-windows-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/command-prompt-windows-10.png 786w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/command-prompt-windows-10-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/command-prompt-windows-10-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><figcaption>https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/command-prompt-2625840<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ve assembled a list of <strong>15 features and shortcuts<\/strong> that will both help to showcase Command Prompt&#8217;s many uses, as well as teach you how to more easily navigate through it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First and foremost, bring up the command prompt by hitting the <strong>Windows key<\/strong> and typing <strong>cmd<\/strong>, then <strong>enter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15 tips for using Command Prompt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Test your network connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need to quickly test whether you have internet connectivity? <strong>Open cmd<\/strong> and ping a website to determine whether your computer can see it. To do this, simply type, for example, <strong>ping softonic.com<\/strong>. If you receive a reply, you have at least some semblance of internet connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Command Prompt will then list how quickly it was able to send its pings, which provides some frame of reference for your connectivity strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Use Ping Using Command Prompt!!\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v9zyz6pEguU?start=52&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Scan your files for corruption and viruses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Command Prompt has a built-in virus scanner of sorts, but it can only be operated if you run Command Prompt via admin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-106365 size-full\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"257\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/CommandPromptScanEDITED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/CommandPromptScanEDITED.jpg 650w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/CommandPromptScanEDITED-300x119.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption>https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/168896\/10-useful-windows-commands-you-should-know\/<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">* To run as admin, all you need to do is <strong>right-click<\/strong> on your command prompt shortcut and select <strong>run as administrator<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once that&#8217;s done, type in<strong> sfc \/scannow<\/strong> and Command Prompt will scan your files and note and repair any missing or corrupted files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. List network connections and ports<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Type <strong>netstat<\/strong> into cmd and you&#8217;ll receive a list of network statistics from various local and addresses. You can type&nbsp;<strong>netstat -a -n<\/strong> to filter all open network connections on their computers, including the port they&#8217;re using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"495\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/ListNetworkConnectionsandPorts.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/ListNetworkConnectionsandPorts.jpg 495w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/ListNetworkConnectionsandPorts-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div class=\"sc-card-starred-link\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-starred-link__img\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2017\/09\/data-safety-192.jpg\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__col-title\">\r\n        <p class=\"sc-card-starred-link__title\">How to encrypt your hard drive and keep your folders and files safe<\/p>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-starred-link__button\" href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/how-to-encrypt-your-hard-drive-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">Read now<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-starred-link__link\" href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/how-to-encrypt-your-hard-drive-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Wipe a drive clean without using third-party tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Time to debunk a myth: Deleted files <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/125521\/htg-explains-why-deleted-files-can-be-recovered-and-how-you-can-prevent-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">never actually get fully deleted.<\/a> Rather, they are always kept on disk. Command Prompt&#8217;s cipher command will fix this, writing deleted files to a drive. This clears free space, but will prevent the files within from ever being recovered. If you&#8217;re willing to take the risk, type <strong>cipher \/w:C:\\<\/strong> replacing &#8220;C&#8221; with whichever drive it is you wish to erase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Overwrite Deleted Data using the Cipher Command in Windows\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FkfwxAi12sk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be careful with this!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div class=\"sc-card-starred-link\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-starred-link__img\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/04\/hard-drive-607461_1280.jpg\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__col-title\">\r\n        <p class=\"sc-card-starred-link__title\">How to wipe your hard drive before selling or donating your computer<\/p>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-starred-link__button\" href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/how-to-wipe-your-hard-drive-before-selling-or-donating-your-computer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">Read Now \u25ba<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-starred-link__link\" href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/how-to-wipe-your-hard-drive-before-selling-or-donating-your-computer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Enable &#8220;GodMode&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GodMode is a hidden capability that, when activated, will provide very easy access to more than 200 tools and settings that are normally scattered behind menus and windows. To enable it, make a new folder and title it <strong>God Mode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}<\/strong>. Double click on this folder to open GodMode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Windows 10 How To Enable GOD MODE Windows 10 Hidden Tool\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q1gPzXZk7pM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GodMode&#8217;s features are far too numerous for us to list here, but some of its implementations include Bluetooth devices, file extensions, device managers, event logs, renaming the computer, changing font settings, and even updating drivers. For more detailed instructions on how to set up GodMode, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/god-mode-windows-4154662\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this walk-through.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Quickly check your IP address<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-106368 size-full\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"661\" height=\"306\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/IPAddressjpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/IPAddressjpg.jpg 661w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/IPAddressjpg-300x139.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><figcaption>https:\/\/networking.grok.lsu.edu\/article.aspx?articleid=16923<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Command Prompt,you can simply type <strong>ipconfig<\/strong> to quickly determine your computer\u2019s IP address, along with a handful of other pertinent information like default gateways, subnet masks, and connection-specific DNS suffixes. It&#8217;s especially handy if you want to know the IP address of your router\u2019s web interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*The following tips are shortcut codes and commands for faster, easier navigation through Command Prompt*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Use the F1-F9 keys for quick access<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>F1:<\/strong> Pastes the characters of your last executed command<br><strong>F2:<\/strong> Pastes your previous command up to a set character<br><strong>F3:<\/strong> Pastes your previous command<br><strong>F4:<\/strong> Deletes all current prompt text up to a set character<br><strong>F5:<\/strong> Pastes back all your recently executed commands one at a time<br><strong>F6:<\/strong>&nbsp;Pastes ^Z to the prompt<br><strong>F7:<\/strong> Lists all your previously executed commands for easy selection<br><strong>F8:<\/strong> Pastes back all your recently executed commands one at a time, cycling back after<br><strong>F9:<\/strong> Lists all your previously executed commands for easy selection via numeral<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Define commands<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"494\" height=\"328\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/CMDDefineCommandEDITED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/CMDDefineCommandEDITED.jpg 494w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/CMDDefineCommandEDITED-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 494px) 100vw, 494px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t know what a particular command does? Just type <strong>\/?<\/strong> after it, i.e. help\/? and Command Prompt will succinctly explain to you what that particular command does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Clear the screen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Command Prompt window getting cluttered? Just type <strong>cls<\/strong> and you&#8217;re looking at a clean, blank window ready to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Open a new directory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"494\" height=\"328\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/CMDChangeDirectory.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/CMDChangeDirectory.jpg 494w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/CMDChangeDirectory-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 494px) 100vw, 494px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Command Prompt defaults to your C:\\Users\\Name directory upon opening, but you can switch to new folder by typing <strong>cd<\/strong> and then entering the name of the directory you wish to travel to. Type cd documents, for example, and you&#8217;ll be put into that folder instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To go back to a lower branch, just type cd\\<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. See all files within your directory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"499\" height=\"330\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/CMDDir.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/CMDDir.jpg 499w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/CMDDir-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Type <strong>dir<\/strong> to see all the listed files within your current directory. This is particularly useful when you&#8217;re trying to find what extensions can be accessed from your current folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Show files organized by folder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similar to the directory command, you can go the extra mile and show the files organized by subfolder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"495\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/TreeCommands.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/TreeCommands.jpg 495w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/TreeCommands-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you&#8217;re in a directory, just type <strong>tree<\/strong> and you&#8217;ll get a handy flowchart. This is especially great if you&#8217;re looking for a navigation overview of a specific folder and just want to find a specific path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Cancel any running task<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you accidentally set Command Prompt to run a task you hadn&#8217;t meant, you can cancel the process by pressing <strong>cntrl+c.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Copy text from Command Prompt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Command Prompt text can be copied, but it&#8217;s not as easy to do as you&#8217;d think. To do it, start by <strong>right-clicking<\/strong> and selecting <strong>mark.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"501\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/CMDHighlight.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/CMDHighlight.jpg 501w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/CMDHighlight-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Now you can highlight as you&#8217;d expect! <strong>Right-click<\/strong> again to copy your selection to clipboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Learn more codes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/helpmenu.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/helpmenu.jpg 526w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2018\/08\/helpmenu-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>To see even more of Command Prompt&#8217;s capabilities all you need to do is type <strong>help.<\/strong> It will list a ton more features and shortcuts for you. 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