Using the Command Prompt (Part 1)

The command prompt is the DOS environment of a system. It can be accessed from the start menu on a windows OS. It can be used for various functions ranging from file management, disk management, power configuration, network etc.

When you access the command prompt, type “HELP” and press the Enter key. 

A list of commands would be displayed on your screen. To know more about each command displayed, type “the command” “/?” for example, “copy” is a command and to know how to use it, you’ll type “copy /?” and press Enter.

Note: Some commands might not run unless being used as an Administrator.

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