| A | B |
|---|
| del | permanently delete files |
| rmdir | removes or deletes folders and/or subfolders |
| mkdir | makes or creates folders and/or subfolders |
| Xcopy | fastest way to copy lots of files |
| dir | lists all the files and folders in a folder (or directory) |
| ren | renames a file or folder |
| r | readonly file |
| h | hidden file |
| s | system file |
| a | archivable file |
| chkdsk | Checks hard drives for errors. With switches,does repairs. |
| attrib | Configures file attributes read only, hidden, system |
| getmac | displays the media access control (MAC) address for your network card |
| shutdown | shuts down the computer (surprise!) |
| type | shows the contents of a file on the monitor or printer |
| schtasks | used to set times for running tasks automatically |
| NTLDR | first file used to start loading the OS |
| NT kernel | heart of the Windows operating system |
| HKEY | start of all registry file names |
| Msconfig | set the programs that run at startup and to edit configuration files |
| Regedit | allows you to edit the registry (another surprise!) |
| Msinfo32 | displays a complete system summary of your computer |
| Dxdiag | shows details about all of the DirectX components and drivers |
| Safe Mode | Starts Windows but only loads drivers for basic components, such as the keyboard and display |
| F8 key | used during the boot process to open the Windows Advanced Startup Options menu |
