"Run" and Command line entries lists

[mikehende]

Hey guys, I would like to create a list of all important command line entries to put on an index card so I can have easy access to to them whenever I need them as I tend to forget them, I will need to make 2 separate lists, one to know which utility I wish to get to from the "Run" like Regedit e.t.c and another with command line stuff like "tracert" e.t.c, I will start it off here, as an example:

From the Run menu:
1] cmd -To bring up the command prompt
2] Regedit -To bring up the Registry Editor

Command line Entries:
1] tracert- To run a trace to look for blockage.
2] Ping-To run a trace to look for blockage.

I would very much appreciate if you guys can add whatever you know please, thanks.

[mikehende]

Yes, found everything there, I will still have to create my own reference table in my own words so I can easily identify which command I will need for a particular feature, for example, on their site, they list "Set" as

"Displays, sets, or removes environment variables. Used without parameters, set displays the current environment settings"

The last and only time I had used this 'set" command was when I was looking for the System info via the command line so for myself, if I list this in my reference table, I will list as

Command line Entries:

1]Set- to bring up system info.

See what I mean guys? This is why I have to create my own so I will do so and keep adding as I go along trying out new commands. I will have to verify the purposes of different commands here so this thread will continue on. Therefore, can anyone confirm what I have written above, meaning, is "Set" used to display the System Info?

[rVidia]

...can anyone confirm what I have written above, meaning, is "Set" used to display the System Info?
Actually, Mike, I believe the "set" command is used to create and display all variables. For example, why don't you try this out?...

Open up a Command Prompt and type in the following:
set test=C:\

You will have created the variable "test" and by typing, as an example, cd %test%, you will have switched directories to C:\ (the value of the variable "test")

When creating a variable, you should type the following:
set variablename=value
and when using the variable, you should type:
%variablename%

Pretty nifty, eh? :)

If you type in the "set" command, you will see a list of all the variables, and if you look, you'll find "test" in the list.

That was just a quick example of what "set" can do, so hopefully it has cleared a few things up for you. To get rid of the "test" variable, type in:
set test=

and then type in the "set" command and "test" should not be listed :yo:

[mikehende]

Did I just do my very first "programming" thingy?:) I had inquired about how to display the system info from the command line and was told to use the Set, I do understand now what you wrote about using Set to create or display variables but is it NOT right to say that you can also use Set to display the System Info?

[rVidia]

Did I just do my very first "programming" thingy?
I suppose you could say that ;) Variables come in handy, especially when you have to enter the same thing multiple times.
...is it NOT right to say that you can also use Set to display the System Info?
What command were you entering? Only "set"?

[mikehende]

What command were you entering? Only "set"?

Yes, that is what I was told to do.

[rVidia]

Interesting. I don't think "set" can be used for this purpose. When typing in "set" it will display all variables, not system information. The command to use to launch System Information would be WINMSD

[mikehende]

See, I could be mistaken which is exactly why I need to make sure I know what each entry is for, looking at Set now, I am noticing more "processor" info is in there, maybe that might have been what I was looking for at that time? Getting back to system info, ok, I will note WINMSD as system info, would you happen to know what the MSD is abbreviated for so maybe I might remember it easier that way?

[rVidia]

...would you happen to know what the MSD is abbreviated for so maybe I might remember it easier that way?
I believe "MSD" stands for "Microsoft Diagnostics"

[rVidia]

And just adding to your list of command line entries, another useful command you may already be familiar with, aside from "set", is CLS (which stands for 'clear screen').

[dbarrow]

For any CMD command, remember that the /? switch usually displays all subset commands and syntax, ie: ne***at /?

Use the /? switch to find out what you can do with that command and how to write the command line

[mikehende]

Yes, that's a very important and useful item to remember, placed it on the index card, thanks!

[fleamailman]

Hi, before anyone asks, yes I made this list myself, yes it is only XP pro, and yes I am nuts, enjoy.

btw I like the command first because that is easier to find when remembering.

runbox msc commands (Microsoft Management Console snap-in)
-----------------------------------------------------------
ciadv.msc = indexing service
compmgmt.msc = computer management
devmgmt.msc = device manager
dfrg.msc = disk defragment
diskmgmt.msc = disk management
eventvwr.msc = event viewer
fsmgmt.msc = shared folders
gpedit.msc = group policies
lusrmgr.msc = local users and groups
ntmsmgr.msc = removable storage operator request
perfmon.msc = performance monitor
rsop.msc = resultant set of policies
secpol.msc = local security settings
services.msc = various Services
secpol.msc = local security settings
certmgr.msc = certificate manager
wmimgmt.msc = windows management infrastructure


runbox cpl commands (Control Panel Applet)
------------------------------------------------------------------
ac3filter.cpl = ac3 filter(if installed)
access.cpl = accessibility option control
appwiz.cpl = add/remove programs control
desk.cpl = display properties control
directx.cpl = direct x control panel(if installed)
findfast.cpl = FindFast control
firewall.cpl = windows firewall
hdwwiz.cpl = add hardware wizard
inetcpl.cpl = Internet Properties control
intl.cpl = regional and language options
joy.cpl = game controlloers control
jpicpl32.cpl = java control panel(if installed)
main.cpl = Mouse Properties control
mmsys.cpl = Multimedia Properties control
ncpa.cpl = network control
netsetup.cpl = network setup wizard
nusrmgr.cpl = user accounts control
odbccp32.cpl =odbc data souce adminstrator
password.cpl = Password Properties control
powercfg.cpl = power options properties control
joy.cpl = game controlloers control
sysdm.cpl = System Properties control
sticpl.cpl = scanner and camera control
tlephon.cpl = telephone and moden options
timedate.cpl = date/time Properties control
waaucpl.cpl = automatic updates
wscui.cpl = security center


runbox control commands
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
control admintools = amdinistrative tools
control color = display properties(appearence)
control desktop = desktop properties
control folders = folder properties
control fonts = fonts properties
control keyboard = keyboard properties
control netconnections = network connections
control mouse = mouse properties
control printers = printer and fax options
control schedtasks = schedualed tasks


runbox non grouped commands
-------------------------------------------------------
dxdiag = direct x trounbleshooter
ddeshare = dde share
cliconfg = sql client configaration
cmd = command prompt
dcomcnfg = component services
clipbrd = clipboard
chkdsk = check disk utility
fsquirt = bluetooth transfer wizard
folders = folders properties
font = fonts folder
freecell = freecell
calc = caculator
charmap = carater graph
cleanmgr = too long to explain but useful
command = opens command prompt
diskpart = disk partition manager
explorer = explorer
iexpress = iexpress wizard
javaws = java control panel(in installed)
logoff = logs you out of windows
magnity = windows magnifier
msconfig = system Configuration Utility
msinfo32 = system Infomation
msimn = letterbox
mailto = opens default email client
notepad = notepad
osk = keyboard
packager = object packager
perfmon = performance minitor
prefetch = the thing windows prepairs
regedit = registry Editor
regedt32 = registry editor
sfc = system file checker utility
taskmgr = task manager
telnet = telnet client
wab = windows address book
wabmig = windows address book (adding something)
win.ini = windows loading information(also system.ini)
winver = shows current version of windows
winchat = microsoft chat
sysedit = System Edit
tourstart = tour pub when xp is installed
drwtsn32 = dr. watson troubleshooting utility
verifier = driver verifier utility
sigverif = file signature verification tool
write = wordpad
wordpad = wordpad
utelman = utility manager

[fleamailman]

Here is some more, not runbox commands but useful I think.

windows winkey shortcuts
-------------------------------------------------------------
winkey = display or hide the start menu
winkey + d = minimise to taskbar
winkey + d(again) = open all minmised windows
winkey + e = opens "my computer" window
winkey + f = opens "find" window
winkey + f + ctrl = Search for computers
winkey + l = log off
winkey + m = minimise to taskbar
winkey + m + shift button = open all minmised windows
winkey + r = opens "run command" window
winkey + u = run utility manger and narrator voice

winkey + tab = switch between open items
winkey + break = display the system properties dialog box


windows alt shortcuts
--------------------------------------------------------------
alt + - (alt+hyphen) - displays the multiple document interface (MDI) child window's System menu
alt + enter = view properties for the selected item
alt + esc = cycle through items in the order they were opened
alt + tab = switch between open items
alt + underlined letter = display the corresponding menu
alt + spacebar = display the current window’s system menu
alt + f4 = close the current window or quit
alt + right arrow = move forward to a previous view
alt + left arrow = move backward to a previous view

windows ctrl shortcuts
----------------------------------------------------------------
ctrl + a = select all
ctrl + b = bold
ctrl + c = copy selected item(s)
ctrl + i = italics
ctrl + o = open an item
ctrl + u = underline
ctrl + v = paste item(s)
ctrl + x = cut selected item(s)
ctrl l + z = undo last action
ctrl + (+) = automatically resize the columns in the right hand pane backspace = view the folder one level up in My Computer or Windows Explorer
ctrl + f4 = close the active document
ctrl while dragging = copy selected item
ctrl + shift while dragging item = create shortcut to selected iteM
ctrl + right arrow = move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word
ctrl + left arrow = move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word
ctrl + down arrow = move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph
ctrl + up arrow = move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous paragraph
ctrl +esc = display the Start menu

esc = cancel the current task
f1 = displays Help
f2 = rename selected item
f3 = search for a file or folder
f4 = display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows Explorer
f5 = refresh the active window
f6 = cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop
f10 = activate the menu bar in the active program
shift + delete = delete selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin
shift +ctrl + esc = launches task manager
shift when you insert a CD = prevents the CD from automatically playing
shift + f10 = display the item's context menu


backspace -= view the folder one level up
tab = move forward through options


internet explorer shortcuts
--------------------------------------------------------------
ctrl + a = select all items on the current page
ctrl + d = add the current page to your Favorites
ctrl + e = open the search bar
ctrl + f = find on this page
ctrl + h = open the history bar
ctrl + i = open the favorites bar
ctrl + n = open a new window
ctrl + o = go to a new location
ctrl + p = print the current page or active frame
ctrl + s = save the current page
ctrl + w = close current browser window
ctrl + enter = adds the http://www. (url) .com

backspace = go to the previous page
f1 = display internet explorer help
f4 = display list of typed addresses
f5 = refresh the current page
f6 = change address bar and page focus
f11 = toggle full-screen view
home = move to the beginning of a document
tab = move forward through items on a page
end = move to the end of a document
esc = stop downloading a page
alt + home = go to your Home page
alt + right arrow = go to the next page
shift + click = open link in new window
shift + ctrl + tab = move back between frames
shift + f10 = display a shortcut menu for a link
shift + tab = move back through the items on a page
ctrl + tab = move forward between frames
ctrl + c = copy selected items to the clipboard
ctrl + v = insert contents of the clipboard
enter = activate a selected link
home = move to the beginning of a document
end = move to the end of a document

screen properties
-------------------------
aplications key = properties window
alt botton = close properties window
aplications key + e = ??????????
aplications key + i = properties icon window only
aplications key + i + a = set or unset auto icon arange
aplications key + i + d = show or hide desktop icons
aplications key + i + g = ???????????
aplications key + i + l = set or unset aline to grid
aplications key + i + m = set icons by medified
aplications key + i + n = set icons by name
aplications key + i + r = desk clean up
aplications key + i + s = set icons by size
aplications key + i + t = set icons by type
aplications key + p = ???????????
aplications key + r = display properties
aplications key + s = ???????????
aplications key + w = new
aplications key + w + b = briefcase
aplications key + w + d = word doc(if installed)
aplications key + w + e = close properties window
aplications key + w + f once = excel doc(if installed)
aplications key + w + f twice = folder
aplications key + w + p once = powerpoint(if installed)
aplications key + w + p twice = zip file
aplications key + w + s = shortcut
aplications key + w + t = text doc
aplications key + w + w = wav doc

task bar properties
---------------------------
aplications key + e = enlarges window leaving it big on top of screen
aplications key + h = enlarges window leaving it big on top of screen
aplications key + k = task manager(prossesses)window
aplications key + l = lock task bar
aplications key + r = taskbar and start menu properties window
aplications key + r + c = customize notifications
aplications key + r + g = group similar taskbar buttons
aplications key + r + h = hide inactive icons

windows media player commands
-----------------------------------------------
ctrl + p = play or pause a file
ctrl + s = stop playback
ctrl + b = play previous item
ctrl + f = play next item
ctrl + shift + b = rewind (video)
ctrl + shift + f = fast-forward(video)
ctrl + o = opens a file
ctrl + u = specify a url or path to a file
ctrl + w =close or stop playing a file
ctrl + 1 = switch to full mode
ctrl + 2 = switch to skin mode
ctrl + M = display menu bar in full mode
ctrl + e = eject CD or DVD
ctrl + b = play the previous item
ctrl + f = play the next item
ctrl + shift + b = rewind a file
ctrl + shift + f = fast-forward a file
ctrl + h = shuffle the playlist
ctrl + t = repeat the playlist
alt + 1 = zoom at 50% (video)
alt + 2 = zoom at 100% (video)
alt + 3 = zoom at 200% (video)
alt + p = display the Play menu
alt + p = play or pause playback
alt + s = stop playback
alt + v = display the View menu
alt + enter = display video in full screen (video)
alt + f = display the file menu
alt + f4 = exit or close the Player
f8 = mute volume
f9 = decrease volume
f10 = increase volume

[fleamailman]

Oh and then there are the CMD stuff too.

command prompt
--------------------------------------------------------------
ansi.sys = defines functions that change display graphics, control cursor movement, and reassign keys.
append = causes MS-DOS to look in other directories when editing a file or running a command.
arp = displays, adds, and removes arp information from network devices.
assign = assign a drive letter to an alternate letter.
assoc = view the file associations.
at = schedule a time to execute commands or programs.
atadm = lists connections and addresses seen by Windows ATM - call manager.
attrib = display and change file attributes.
batch = recovery console command that executes a series of commands in a file.
bootcfg = recovery console command that allows a user to view, modify, and rebuild the boot.ini
break = enable / disable ctrl + c feature.
cals = view and modify file ACL's.
call = calls a batch file from another batch file.
cd = changes directories.
chcp = supplement the International keyboard and character set information.
chdir = changes directories.
chkdsk = check the hard disk drive running FAT for errors.
chkntfs = check the hard disk drive running NTFS for errors.
choice = specify a listing of multiple options within a batch file.
cls = clears the screen.
cmd = opens the command interpreter.
color = easily change the foreground and background color of the MS-DOS window.
comp = compares files.
compact = compresses and uncompress files.
control = open control panel icons from the MS-DOS prompt.
convert = convert FAT to NTFS.
copy = copy one or more files to an alternate location.
ctty = change the computers input/output devices.
date = view or change the systems date.
debug = debug utility to create assembly programs to modify hardware settings.
defraga = rearrange the hard disk drive to help with loading programs.
del = deletes one or more files.
delete = recovery console command that deletes a file.
deltree = deletes one or more files and/or directories.
dir = list the contents of one or more directory.
disable = recovery console command that disables Windows system services or drivers.
diskcomp = compare a disk with another disk.
diskcopy = copy the contents of one disk and place them on another disk.
doskey = command to view and execute commands that have been run in the past.
dosshell = a gui to help with early ms-dos users.
driparm = enables overwrite of original device drivers.
echo = displays messages and enables and disables echo.
edit = view and edit files.
edlin = view and edit files.
emm386 = load extended memory manager.
enable = recovery console command to enable a disable service or driver.
endlocal = stops the localization of the environment changes enabled by the setlocal command.
erase = erase files from computer.
exit = exit from the command interpreter.
expand = expand a Microsoft Windows file back to it's original format.
extract = extract files from the Microsoft Windows cabinets.
fasthelp = displays a listing of MS-DOS commands and information about them.
fc = compare files.
fdisk = utility used to create partitions on the hard disk drive.
find = search for text within a file.
findstr = searches for a string of text within a file.
fixboot = writes a new boot sector.
fixmbr = writes a new boot record to a disk drive.
for = boolean used in batch files.
format = command to erase and prepare a disk drive.
ftp = command to connect and operate on a ftp server.
ftype = displays or modifies file types used in file extension associations.
goto = moves a batch file to a specific label or location.
graftabl = show extended characters in graphics mode.
help = display a listing of commands and brief explanation.
if = allows for batch files to perform conditional processing.
ifship.sys = 32-bit file manager.
ipconfig = network command to view network adapter settings and assigned values.
keyb = change layout of keyboard.
label = change the label of a disk drive.
lh = load a device driver in to high memory.
listsvc = recovery console command that displays the services and drivers.
loadfix = load a program above the first 64k.
loadhigh = load a device driver in to high memory.
lock = lock the hard disk drive.
logon = recovery console command to list installations and enable administrator login.
map = displays the device name of a drive.
md = command to create a new directory.
mem = display memory on system.
mkdir = command to create a new directory.
mode = modify the port or display settings.
more = Display one page at a time.
move = move one or more files from one directory to another directory.
msav = early Microsoft Virus scanner.
msd = diagnostics utility.
mscdex = utility used to load and provide access to the CD-ROM.
nb***at = displays protocol statistics and current TCP/IP connections using NBT
net = update, fix, or view the network or network settings
netsh = configure dynamic and static network information from MS-DOS.
ne***at = display the TCP/IP network protocol statistics and information.
nlsfunc = load country specific information.
nsslookup = look up an IP address of a domain or host on a network.
path = view and modify the computers path location.
pathping = View and locate locations of network latency.
pause = command used in batch files to stop the processing of a command.
ping = test / send information to another network computer or network device.
popd = changes to the directory or network path stored by the pushd command.
power = conserve power with computer portables.
print = prints data to a printer port.
promt = view and change the MS-DOS prompt.
pushd = stores a directory or network path in memory so it can be returned to at any time.
qbasic = qpen the QBasic.
rd = removes an empty directory.
ren = renames a file or directory.
rename = renames a file or directory.
rmdir = removes an empty directory.
route = view and configure windows network route tables.
runas = enables a user to execute a program on another computer.
scandisk = run the scandisk utility.
scanreg = scan registry and recover registry from errors.
set = change one variable or string to another.
setlocal = enables local environments to be changed without affecting anything else.
setver = change MS-DOS version to trick older MS-DOS programs.
share = installs support for file sharing and locking capabilities.
shift = changes the position of replaceable parameters in a batch program.
shutdown = shutdown the computer from the MS-DOS prompt.
smartdv = create a disk cache in conventional memory or extended memory.
sort - sorts the input and displays the output to the screen.
start = start a separate window in Windows from the MS-DOS prompt.
subst = substitute a folder on your computer for another drive letter.
switches = remove add functions from MS-DOS.
sys = transfer system files to disk drive.
telnet = telnet to another computer / device from the prompt.
time -= view or modify the system time.
title = change the title of their MS-DOS window.
tracert = visually view a network packets route across a network.
tree = view a visual tree of the hard disk drive.
type = display the contents of a file.
undelete = undelete a file that has been deleted.
unformat = unformat a hard disk drive.
unlock = unlock a disk drive.
ver = display the version information.
verity = enables or disables the feature to determine if files have been written properly.
vol = displays the volume information about the designated drive.
xcopy = copy multiple files, directories, and/or drives from one location to another.
truename = when placed before a file, will display the whole directory in which it exists
taskkill = it allows you to kill those unneeded or locked up applications

[mikehende]

Can anyone here tell me what these Runbox headings mean please?

1] Msc commands
2] cpl commands
3] control commands
4] non-grouped commands

[Pi rules]

Msc = Microsoft Management Console snap-in. I believe Mike Meyer's book has information on these.
cpl = Control Panel Applet
control commands - not sure, but I believe it's just saying that they control certain aspects of hardware/softare
non-grouped - I think that's it just some other misc. commands.

[fleamailman]

Yes, 'non grouped' was just my wording because I couldn't spell missle'lane'i'us, sorry for that then.

I tend to use runcommands in replys, with a canned


run command
press: winkey + r button
type:
press: enter


- filling in the blanc as I go, if the person comes back to me with "dude, what's the winkey" or "why go the long way" I known the level of the person I am dealing with and can adjust accordingly. And a lot of times the poster is happy that he has learned a new trick so it is a double plus for him, personally I don't remember the last time I went for devmgmt.msc, appwiz.cpl, sysdm.cpl, desk.cpl the long way, I mean if it is done through the runbox once, the second time I just type the first letter or two, it offers me the target.

Also, the runbox helps when swiping stuff from the screen, for example:

run command
press: winkey + r button
type:wordpad
press: enter
press: alt + tab (switch screen)
highlight text with mouse(ctrl + a is too messy for me)
press: ctrl + c
press: alt + tab
press: ctrl + v
alt + F4
write text
press enter

about 10seconds. - also, inflicting my canned replies on posters(folder containing canned is minimised to taskbar)


alt + tab
arrow to folder
enter
ctrl + a
ctrl + c
alt + tab
ctrl + v
winkey + m
alt + tab

five seconds.
(whops, you have probably noticed that there is a runbox command here but it ties in somehow hopefully etc.)

[why, because when you are on a busy board like Tech Support Guy, Geekstogo, or even here is a few months time, you have to be quick to have a chance to reply at all]

[mikehende]

Msc = Microsoft Management Console snap-in. I believe Mike Meyer's book has information on these.


Yes it does, forgot about this as I never used it after only readind about it in the book [my mistake], thanks for the explanations!

@fleamailman

Yes, 'non grouped' was just my wording because I couldn't spell missle'lane'i'us, sorry for that then.

Don't worry about this, sometimes it's hard for others too, myself included!:)