Complete Windows CMD Commands List (2025)
Below is a complete list of commonly used Windows Command Prompt (CMD) commands. These commands help manage files, networks, disks, and system troubleshooting. Works on Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 and Server editions.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| ASSOC | Displays or modifies file extension associations. |
| ATTRIB | Displays or changes file attributes. |
| CD | Changes the current directory. |
| CHKDSK | Checks a disk and displays status report. |
| CLS | Clears the screen. |
| COPY | Copies files to another location. |
| DEL | Deletes files. |
| DIR | Displays files and folders. |
| DISKPART | Manages disks and partitions. |
| EXIT | Closes Command Prompt. |
| FORMAT | Formats a disk. |
| HELP | Shows help information. |
| IPCONFIG | Displays IP configuration. |
| IPCONFIG /ALL | Shows full network details. |
| IPCONFIG /FLUSHDNS | Clears DNS cache. |
| MD | Creates directory. |
| MOVE | Moves files. |
| NETSTAT | Shows network statistics. |
| PING | Tests connectivity. |
| REN | Renames files. |
| SFC /SCANNOW | Repairs system files. |
| SHUTDOWN | Shutdown or restart PC. |
| SYSTEMINFO | Displays system information. |
| TASKLIST | Shows running processes. |
| TASKKILL | Stops process. |
| TRACERT | Traces route to host. |
| VER | Shows Windows version. |
| XCOPY | Copies directories. |