Networking
This command shows your computer's IP address and network configuration.
ipconfig
Use this command to create a new directory.
mkdir
This command closes the Command Prompt window.
exit
This command shows the name of your computer.
hostname
This command lists the contents of a folder.
dir
Use this command to test if another device is reachable over the network.
ping
This command lets you delete a folder (if it’s empty).
rmdir
This command clears the screen.
cls
This command displays the currently logged-in user.
whoami
Use this to delete one or more files.
del
This command shows the route your packets take to a destination.
tracert
This command copies files from one place to another.
copy
Use this to display currently running processes.
tasklist
Use this to see general information about your system.
systeminfo
This command shows you where you are on the file system.
pwd
This command shows all current network connections and listening ports.
netstat
Use this to move a file instead of copying it.
move
This command ends a task using its name or PID.
taskkill
This scans a hard drive for file system errors.
chkdsk
This command restarts the computer.
shutdown /r
This command returns your computer's physical (MAC) address.
getmac
This command changes to the parent directory.
cd ..
This utility scans and repairs corrupted system files.
sfc /scannow
This command opens the Disk Cleanup utility to remove unnecessary files and free up space.
cleanmgr
Use this command to open the Microsoft System Configuration utility for managing startup and boot options.
msconfig