- Batch Script - Logging
- Batch Script - Debugging
- Batch Script - Printing
- Batch Script - Network
- Batch Script - Registry
- Batch Script - Devices
- Batch Script - Aliases
- Batch Script - Process
- Batch Script - Functions
- Batch Script - Return Code
- Batch Script - Input / Output
- Batch Script - DATE & TIME
- Batch Script - Operators
- Batch Script - Decision Making
- Batch Script - Arrays
- Batch Script - Strings
- Batch Script - Comments
- Batch Script - Variables
- Batch Script - Syntax
- Batch Script - Files
- Batch Script - Commands
- Batch Script - Environment
- Batch Script - Overview
- Batch Script - Home
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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 |
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1 | This batch command shows the version of MS-DOS you are using. |
2 | This is a batch command that associates an extension with a file type (FTYPE), displays existing associations, or deletes an association. |
3 | This batch command helps in making changes to a different directory, or displays the current directory. |
4 | This batch command clears the screen. |
5 | This batch command is used for copying files from one location to the other. |
6 | This batch command deletes files and not directories. |
7 | This batch command psts the contents of a directory. |
8 | This batch command help to find the system date. |
9 | This batch command displays messages, or turns command echoing on or off. |
10 | This batch command exits the DOS console. |
11 | This batch command creates a new directory in the current location. |
12 | This batch command moves files or directories between directories. |
13 | This batch command displays or sets the path variable. |
14 | This batch command prompts the user and waits for a pne of input to be entered. |
15 | This batch command can be used to change or reset the cmd.exe prompt. |
16 | This batch command removes directories, but the directories need to be empty before they can be removed. |
17 | Renames files and directories |
18 | This batch command is used for remarks in batch files, preventing the content of the remark from being executed. |
19 | This batch command starts a program in new window, or opens a document. |
20 | This batch command sets or displays the time. |
21 | This batch command prints the content of a file or files to the output. |
22 | This batch command displays the volume labels. |
23 | Displays or sets the attributes of the files in the curret directory |
24 | This batch command checks the disk for any problems. |
25 | This batch command provides a pst of options to the user. |
26 | This batch command invokes another instance of command prompt. |
27 | This batch command compares 2 files based on the file size. |
28 | This batch command converts a volume from FAT16 or FAT32 file system to NTFS file system. |
29 | This batch command shows all installed device drivers and their properties. |
30 | This batch command extracts files from compressed .cab cabinet files. |
31 | This batch command searches for a string in files or input, outputting matching pnes. |
32 | 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 | This batch command shows the pst of Windows-suppped commands. |
34 | This batch command displays Windows IP Configuration. Shows configuration by connection and the name of that connection. |
35 | This batch command adds, sets or removes a disk label. |
36 | This batch command displays the contents of a file or files, one screen at a time. |
37 | Provides various network services, depending on the command used. |
38 | This batch command sends ICMP/IP "echo" packets over the network to the designated address. |
39 | This batch command shuts down a computer, or logs off the current user. |
40 | 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 | This batch command assigns a drive letter to a local folder, displays current assignments, or removes an assignment. |
42 | This batch command shows configuration of a computer and its operating system. |
43 | This batch command ends one or more tasks. |
44 | This batch command psts tasks, including task name and process id (PID). |
45 | This batch command copies files and directories in a more advanced way. |
46 | This batch command displays a tree of all subdirectories of the current directory to any level of recursion or depth. |
47 | This batch command psts the actual differences between two files. |
48 | This batch command shows and configures the properties of disk partitions. |
49 | This batch command sets the title displayed in the console window. |
50 | Displays the pst of environment variables on the current system. |