Below is a list of most of the command line functions that are available in Windows Vista. The majority of these also work in Windows XP.
| Command | Description |
| assoc | Displays or modifies file extension associations |
| arp | Displays and modifies entries in the Address Resolution Protocol |
| at | Schedules commands and programs to run on a computer |
| attrib | Displays or changes file attributes |
| auditpol | Displays information about and performs functions to manipulate audit policies |
| break | Sets or clears extended CTRL+C checking |
| bcdedit | Sets properties in boot database to control boot loading |
| bootcfg | Configures, queries, or changes Boot.ini file settings |
| cacls | Displays or modifies access control lists (ACLs) of files |
| call | Calls one batch program from another |
| cd | Displays the name of or changes the current directory |
| change | Changes terminal server settings for logons, COM port mappings, and install mode |
| chcp | Displays or sets the active code page number |
| chdir | Displays the name of or changes the current directory |
| chglogon | Enables or disables logons from client sessions on a terminal server, or displays current logon status |
| chkdsk | Checks a disk and displays a status report |
| chkntfs | Displays or modifies the checking of disk at boot time |
| choice | Prompts the user to select one item from a list of single-character choices in a batch program, and then returns the index of the selected choice |
| clip | Redirects command output from the command line to the Windows clipboard |
| cls | Clears the screen |
| cmd | Starts a new instance of the Windows command interpreter |
| cmdkey | Creates, lists, and deletes stored user names and passwords or credentials |
| color | Sets the default console foreground and background colors |
| comp | Compares the contents of two files or sets of files |
| compact | Displays or alters the compression of files on NTFS partitions |
| convert | Converts FAT volumes to NTFS. You cannot convert the current drive |
| copy | Copies one or more files to another location |
| cscript | Windows Script Host |
| date | Displays or sets the date |
| defrag | Locates and consolidates fragmented files on local volumes to improve system performance |
| del | Deletes one or more files |
| dir | Displays a list of files and subdirectories in a directory |
| diskcomp | Compares the contents of two floppy disks |
| diskcopy | Copies the contents of one floppy disk to another |
| diskpart | Displays or configures Disk Partition properties |
| diskRAID | DiskRAID is a command-line tool that enables you to configure and manage redundant array of independent (or inexpensive) disks (RAID) storage subsystems |
| doskey | Edits command lines, recalls Windows commands, and creates macros |
| driverquery | Displays current device driver status and properties |
| drwatson | Run the Dr Watson debugger |
| dvdplay | Run Windows Media Player |
| echo | Displays messages, or turns command echoing on or off |
| endlocal | Ends localization of environment changes in a batch file |
| erase | Deletes one or more files |
| exit | Quits the CMD.EXE program (command interpreter) |
| expand | File expansion utility |
| fc | Compares two files or sets of files, and displays the differences between them |
| find | Searches for a text string in a file or files |
| findstr | Searches for strings in files |
| for | Runs a specified command for each file in a set of files |
| forfiles | Selects and executes a command on a file or set of files |
| format | Formats a disk for use with Windows |
| freedisk | Checks to see if the specified amount of disk space is available before continuing with an installation process |
| fsutil | Displays or configures the file system properties |
| ftp | File transfer protocol |
| ftype | Displays or modifies file types used in file extension associations |
| getmac | Get the mac address |
| goto | Directs the Windows command interpreter to a labeled line in a batch program |
| gpresult | Displays Group Policy information for machine or user |
| graftabl | Enables Windows to display an extended character set in graphics mode |
| help | Provides Help information for Windows commands |
| hostname | Get the hostname |
| icacls | Displays or modifies discretionary access control lists (DACLs) on specified files, and applies stored DACLs to files in specified directories |
| if | Performs conditional processing in batch programs |
| ipconfig | Windows IP Configuration utility |
| label | Creates, changes, or deletes the volume label of a disk |
| logman | Logman creates and manages Event Trace Session and Performance logs and supports many functions of Performance Monitor from the command line |
| logoff | Logs off a user from a session on a terminal server and deletes the session from the server |
| lpr | Sends a file to a computer or printer sharing device running the Line Printer Daemon (LPD) service in preparation for printing |
| magnify | Open Windows Magnify program |
| mapadmin | You can use Mapadmin to manage User Name Mapping for Microsoft Services for Network File System |
| md | Creates a directory |
| mem | Provides comuter memory information |
| mkdir | Creates a directory |
| mklink | Creates Symbolic Links and Hard Links |
| mode | Configures a system device |
| more | Displays output one screen at a time |
| move | Moves one or more files from one directory to another directory |
| mountvol | Creates, deletes, or lists a volume mount point |
| mrt | Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool |
| msconfig | Open the msconfig utility |
| msg | Sends a message to a user on a terminal server |
| mspaint | Open Microsoft Paint |
| mstsc | Creates connections to terminal servers or other remote computers, edits an existing Remote Desktop Connection (.rdp) configuration file, and migrates legacy connection files that were created with Client Connection Manager to new .rdp connection files |
| net computer | Adds or deletes a computer from a domain database |
| net group | Adds, displays, or modifies global groups in domains |
| net print | Displays information about a specified printer queue, displays information about a specified print job, or controls a specified print job |
| netstat | Connection information |
| notepad | Open the Notepad application |
| nslookup | Network lookup utility |
| odbcconf | ODBC database configuration |
| openfiles | Displays files opened by remote users for a file share |
| path | Displays or sets a search path for executable files |
| pause | Suspends processing of a batch file and displays a message |
| perfmon | Start Windows Reliability and Performance Monitor in a specific standalone mode |
| ping | Ping utility |
| popd | Restores the previous value of the current directory saved by PUSHD |
| Prints a text file | |
| prompt | Changes the Windows command prompt |
| pushd | Saves the current directory then changes it |
| qprocess | Displays information about processes that are running on a terminal server |
| query | Displays information about processes, sessions, and terminal servers |
| quser | Displays information about user sessions on a terminal server |
| rd | Removes a directory |
| recover | Recovers readable information from a bad or defective disk |
| regedit | Open the registry editor |
| rem | Records comments (remarks) in batch files or CONFIG.SYS |
| ren | Renames a file or files |
| rename | Renames a file or files |
| replace | Replaces files |
| rmdir | Removes a directory |
| robocopy | Advanced utility to copy files and directory trees |
| set | Displays, sets, or removes Windows environment variables |
| setlocal | Begins localization of environment changes in a batch file |
| sc | Displays or configures services (background processes) |
| schtasks | Schedules commands and programs to run on a computer |
| shift | Shifts the position of replaceable parameters in batch files |
| shutdown | Allows proper local or remote shutdown of machine |
| sort | Sorts input |
| start | Starts a separate window to run a specified program or command |
| subst | Associates a path with a drive letter |
| systeminfo | Displays machine specific properties and configuration |
| tasklist | Displays all currently running tasks including services |
| taskkill | Kill or stop a running process or application |
| time | Displays or sets the system time |
| title | Sets the window title for a CMD.EXE session |
| tracert | Run a trace route |
| tree | Graphically displays the directory structure of a drive or path |
| type | Displays the contents of a text file |
| ver | Displays the Windows version |
| verify | Tells Windows whether to verify that your files are written correctly to a disk |
| vol | Displays a disk volume label and serial number |
| vssadmin | Volume Shadow Copy Service program |
| where | Displays the location of files that match the given search pattern |
| whoami | Displays user, group and privileges information for the user who is currently logged on to the local system |
| winsat | winsat assesses various features, capabilities, and attributes of a computer running Windows Vista |
| wmic | Displays WMI information inside |
| xcopy | Copies files and directory trees |
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