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cd - change directory (CD DESTINATION)\n
cd - change directory (CD DESTINATION)
 
dir - view contents of a directory
dir - view contents of a directory
chkdsk - check disk
chkdsk - check disk
del - remove a file (del FILE)
del - remove a file (del FILE)
copy - copy a file (copy FILE DESTINATION)
copy - copy a file (copy FILE DESTINATION)
xcopy - another copy utility useful for copying multiple files
xcopy - another copy utility useful for copying multiple files

Revision as of 19:09, 30 January 2007

How to use the command line:


Here are some tips and tricks to using the windows and linux/mac command lines

the syntax of the command is included when neccessary

Windows:

cd - change directory (CD DESTINATION)

dir - view contents of a directory

chkdsk - check disk

del - remove a file (del FILE)

copy - copy a file (copy FILE DESTINATION)

xcopy - another copy utility useful for copying multiple files