Windows Commands You may have never heard of

[maboroshi]

I would like to start a thread for windows cmd line commands. Some hidden commands not well documented you may have picked up from places, Why not post them here and what they do. Syntax should be in the form they would be used as if you were typing them in.

I will start

this will delete the service specified by service name

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sc delete <service_name>

this next command will check for connections to a remote cmd shell: remotely, and will allow you to kill the unclosed connections that have been closed but not disconnected

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qwinsta /server:maboroshi.homeunix.net

from there type

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rwinsta session_id /server:server_ip_or_server 

This should disconnect the connection - From there you can recheck using qwinsta

Please post as you see fit cheers

Maboroshi

[ayu]

oh cool, love the first one ^^

[bad_brain]

oh, nice one...I have really never heard of them..

here's my favorite one I use often:

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rd /s /q %temp%

deletes all temporary files, good after surfing on the net...if errors are displayed don't worry, that only means a file couldn't be removed because it is still in use...

[sternbildchen]

I administer a large number of computers on a network and I have found the following command very useful.
The following Run command opens a Windows Explorer window from which you can access anything as the user you selected.
runas /user:username "explorer /separate"
On a domain managed network you can use:
runas /user:domain\username "explorer /separate"

A window will pop up to ask for your password. If it is correct then the explorer window will open as well. You can even run the Control Panel from it. There are problems with copying between windows owned by different users, though.

Copied this some time ago. Dunno where. Usefull from time to time I guess.

Similar to the su command in linux.

[rhysh]

qwinsta = gansta...idk never heard of this one,thanks

[frosty4u]

i dont them ...

ThanQ for sharing !![/b]

[floodhound2]

i dont them ...

ThanQ for sharing !![/b]

Welcome to the site, but please try not to mess up the forum boards by posting useless information as you have.

This site contains droves of useful information and its going to remain this way.

[JohnB]

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 net stop wuauserv

This stops the automatic updates feature when it's bugging you to restart. You can stop any service this way:

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 net stop <service name>

I suppose you can access service names through services.msc but I have only used this command to stop the updates.

[Hiram]

here's my favorite one I use often:

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rd /s /q %temp%

deletes all temporary files, good after surfing on the net...

You have shown some skill here. I envy long time experts.
If I may ask; boss, what are the advantages of overusing the black window
(command prompt) other than using a simpler interface which will even be
showing other details in the process? I admit it, I am not an expert in this field
of software and I expect to learn a great deal from you guys.
Nowadays it is inconvenient to adjust a TV set without a remote control. The
remote set is an interface which prevents one from moving to and fro the TV
set. This is a generation of clicking. Let’s adopt it.
I use that black window when I am compiling source code or when using the
Java VM(Virtual Machine).
Anyway this is a good topic. It is good to be equipped with skill; that is if you
have hope in it!

[bad_brain]

well, working in command line is simply faster, simply compare the time you need to type 20 letters with the time you need to move the cursor here and there to open menus and to click around...

especially on Linux systems you also have a lot more options (apps you can use I mean). and when you have to do with server systems there is usually no desktop at all because it would be simply a waste of precious resources (RAM), everything is done in a shell.

[Hiram]

Well boss; that's what I need:Skill. But I still think the mouse is easier
to use. It is like a joy stick.

[mystrix]

Well boss; that's what I need:Skill. But I still think the mouse is easier
to use. It is like a joy stick.

The use of Command prompts may make it easier to create batch files that would only need 1 or 2 clicks to do numerous things. I figure anyway

[superoe]

if you want to .. go inside a directory .. delete a file .. or even start a graphical tool

Windows Key + R

ncpa.cpl = networking connections
compmgmt.msc= all kind of gui interfaces for computer management
control = opens control panel

there are tones

btw
if you want a file or a program to run from the "Run" windows , just place a short cut for it in the System32 folder

would make starting programs alot easier then try to look for them on the desktop or inside the start menu

[JohnB]

if you want a file or a program to run from the "Run" windows , just place a short cut for it in the System32 folder

Great tip! Thanks!