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- Batch Script Tutorial
- Batch Script - Home
- Batch Script - Overview
- Batch Script - Environment
- Batch Script - Commands
- Batch Script - Files
- Batch Script - Syntax
- Batch Script - Variables
- Batch Script - Comments
- Batch Script - Strings
- Batch Script - Arrays
- Batch Script - Decision Making
- Batch Script - Operators
- Batch Script - DATE & TIME
- Batch Script - Input / Output
- Batch Script - Return Code
- Batch Script - Functions
- Batch Script - Process
- Batch Script - Aliases
- Batch Script - Devices
- Batch Script - Registry
- Batch Script - Network
- Batch Script - Printing
- Batch Script - Debugging
- Batch Script - Logging
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Batch Script - Commands
In this chapter, we will look at some of the frequently used batch commands.
S.No | Commands & Description |
---|---|
1 | VER
This batch command shows the version of MS-DOS you are using. |
2 | ASSOC
This is a batch command that associates an extension with a file type (FTYPE), displays existing associations, or deletes an association. |
3 | CD
This batch command helps in making changes to a different directory, or displays the current directory. |
4 | CLS
This batch command clears the screen. |
5 | COPY
This batch command is used for copying files from one location to the other. |
6 | DEL
This batch command deletes files and not directories. |
7 | DIR
This batch command lists the contents of a directory. |
8 | DATE
This batch command help to find the system date. |
9 | ECHO
This batch command displays messages, or turns command echoing on or off. |
10 | EXIT
This batch command exits the DOS console. |
11 | MD
This batch command creates a new directory in the current location. |
12 | MOVE
This batch command moves files or directories between directories. |
13 | PATH
This batch command displays or sets the path variable. |
14 | PAUSE
This batch command prompts the user and waits for a line of input to be entered. |
15 | PROMPT
This batch command can be used to change or reset the cmd.exe prompt. |
16 | RD
This batch command removes directories, but the directories need to be empty before they can be removed. |
17 | REN
Renames files and directories |
18 | REM
This batch command is used for remarks in batch files, preventing the content of the remark from being executed. |
19 | START
This batch command starts a program in new window, or opens a document. |
20 | TIME
This batch command sets or displays the time. |
21 | TYPE
This batch command prints the content of a file or files to the output. |
22 | VOL
This batch command displays the volume labels. |
23 | ATTRIB
Displays or sets the attributes of the files in the curret directory |
24 | CHKDSK
This batch command checks the disk for any problems. |
25 | CHOICE
This batch command provides a list of options to the user. |
26 | CMD
This batch command invokes another instance of command prompt. |
27 | COMP
This batch command compares 2 files based on the file size. |
28 | CONVERT
This batch command converts a volume from FAT16 or FAT32 file system to NTFS file system. |
29 | DRIVERQUERY
This batch command shows all installed device drivers and their properties. |
30 | EXPAND
This batch command extracts files from compressed .cab cabinet files. |
31 | FIND
This batch command searches for a string in files or input, outputting matching lines. |
32 | FORMAT
This batch command formats a disk to use Windows-supported file system such as FAT, FAT32 or NTFS, thereby overwriting the previous content of the disk. |
33 | HELP
This batch command shows the list of Windows-supplied commands. |
34 | IPCONFIG
This batch command displays Windows IP Configuration. Shows configuration by connection and the name of that connection. |
35 | LABEL
This batch command adds, sets or removes a disk label. |
36 | MORE
This batch command displays the contents of a file or files, one screen at a time. |
37 | NET
Provides various network services, depending on the command used. |
38 | PING
This batch command sends ICMP/IP "echo" packets over the network to the designated address. |
39 | SHUTDOWN
This batch command shuts down a computer, or logs off the current user. |
40 | SORT
This batch command takes the input from a source file and sorts its contents alphabetically, from A to Z or Z to A. It prints the output on the console. |
41 | SUBST
This batch command assigns a drive letter to a local folder, displays current assignments, or removes an assignment. |
42 | SYSTEMINFO
This batch command shows configuration of a computer and its operating system. |
43 | TASKKILL
This batch command ends one or more tasks. |
44 | TASKLIST
This batch command lists tasks, including task name and process id (PID). |
45 | XCOPY
This batch command copies files and directories in a more advanced way. |
46 | TREE
This batch command displays a tree of all subdirectories of the current directory to any level of recursion or depth. |
47 | FC
This batch command lists the actual differences between two files. |
48 | DISKPART
This batch command shows and configures the properties of disk partitions. |
49 | TITLE
This batch command sets the title displayed in the console window. |
50 | SET
Displays the list of environment variables on the current system. |