Windows XP DOS Commands

Command-line reference from TechNet

Popular MS-DOS Commands:

• netstat.exe
• ipconfig.exe
• ping.exe
• XCOPY

Popular Windows Processes:

• taskmgr.exe
• winver.exe
• shutdown.exe: it shut downs your PC
• shutdown.exe /r: it restarts your PC
• cmd.exe
• calc.exe (note: to open Calculator)
• dvdplay.exe
• notepad.exe
• perfmon.exe (note: to open Performance Monitor tool)
• appwiz.cpl (note: to open Add/Remove Programs)
• mstsc.exe -console (opens the Remote Desktop Connection in console mode)
• Eventvwr.msc (opens the Windows Event Viewer)