Perfect ๐ฅ Let’s create a “Windows CMD — One Shot Tutorial (Beginner to Advanced 2025)” guide that you can use to learn fully, make notes, or even teach on YouTube.
We’ll go from 0 to expert, covering every practical and powerful CMD concept you’ll actually use in 2025.
๐ง CMD (Command Prompt) — One Shot Tutorial (Beginner to Advanced 2025)
๐ฏ Overview
CMD (Command Prompt) is the Windows command-line interpreter — used to automate tasks, manage files, control networking, and access system info.
๐งฉ 1. Getting Started
๐น Open CMD
- 
Search:
cmd→ Run as administrator - 
Shortcut:
Win + R→ typecmd→ Enter - 
Admin Mode:
Ctrl + Shift + Enter 
๐น Basic Info
ver                # Show Windows version
help               # List all available commands
help <command>     # Detailed help for a specific command
๐️ 2. File & Folder Commands
๐ Navigation
dir                # List files and folders
cd                 # Show current directory
cd <path>          # Change directory
cd ..              # Go up one folder
cls                # Clear screen
๐งฑ File Operations
mkdir <folder>     # Create folder
rmdir <folder>     # Remove folder (empty)
del <file>         # Delete file
copy <src> <dest>  # Copy file
move <src> <dest>  # Move file
rename <old> <new> # Rename file
๐งพ View Content
type <file>        # Display file contents
more <file>        # Display one page at a time
⚙️ 3. System & Device Info
systeminfo         # Full system details
hostname           # Show computer name
ipconfig           # Network details
ipconfig /all      # Full network details
tasklist           # All running processes
taskkill /IM <process.exe> /F   # Force close process
driverquery        # List installed drivers
wmic cpu get name  # CPU info
wmic bios get serialnumber
๐ 4. Network & Internet Commands
ping <website>             # Test connection
tracert <website>          # Trace route to website
netstat -ano               # View active connections and ports
nslookup <website>         # Get IP of website
netsh wlan show profile    # Show saved Wi-Fi profiles
netsh wlan show profile name=<WiFiName> key=clear  # Show Wi-Fi password
๐ก Pro Tip: netstat -b shows which programs are using which ports (use admin CMD).
๐งฎ 5. System Control & Utilities
shutdown /s /t 0           # Shutdown immediately
shutdown /r /t 5           # Restart after 5 seconds
chkdsk                     # Check disk errors
sfc /scannow               # Scan and repair system files
taskmgr                    # Open Task Manager
control                    # Open Control Panel
appwiz.cpl                 # Programs & Features
๐ก 6. User Management (Admin Required)
net user                   # Show all users
net user <username> <pass> /add   # Add user
net localgroup administrators <username> /add  # Make admin
net user <username> /delete       # Delete user
๐ง 7. Environment & Variables
set                        # Show all environment variables
set <var>=<value>          # Create variable
echo %<var>%               # Print variable
path                       # Show PATH
Example:
set name=RedMark
echo Hello %name%
๐ป 8. Batch File Basics (.bat Scripts)
You can automate commands using a .bat file.
Example:
@echo off
echo Starting Backup...
xcopy C:\Users\RedMark\Documents D:\Backup /E /I /Y
echo Backup Complete!
pause
Save as backup.bat → Run.
๐งฐ 9. Advanced Commands (2025 Pro Level)
powercfg /batteryreport /output "battery.html"   # Generate battery health report
getmac                                          # Get MAC address
net share                                        # List network shares
wmic product get name,version                    # Installed apps list
schtasks /create /sc daily /tn "Backup" /tr "C:\backup.bat" /st 21:00
๐งจ 10. CMD Tricks & Customization
๐จ Customize Look
color a     # Green text
color 4e    # Red on gray background
title RedMark CMD PowerShell
⏰ Time & Date
time /t
date /t
๐ช Fun Tricks
tree /f               # Show folder structure
echo Hello, World!
⚡ 11. Combining Commands
&&, ||, and |
mkdir Test && cd Test       # Run second only if first succeeds
ping google.com || echo "Failed"
dir | find "txt"            # Filter output
๐ก️ 12. Security & Permissions
attrib +h +s <file>         # Hide and protect file
attrib -h -s <file>         # Unhide
cipher /w:C:\               # Wipe free space securely
๐งพ 13. Log & Output Handling
dir > output.txt            # Save output to file
echo Hello >> log.txt       # Append text
๐งฉ 14. Power CMD (For Devs)
assoc .py=Python.File
where python                # Find path of installed program
fc file1.txt file2.txt      # Compare files
๐ 15. Mastery Projects
- 
Create a System Cleaner Script
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Auto Backup Scheduler using Task Scheduler + CMD
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Wi-Fi Password Viewer
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Disk Space Report Generator
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Custom Command Launcher
 
๐ง BONUS: CMD vs PowerShell
| Feature | CMD | PowerShell | 
|---|---|---|
| Syntax | Basic | Object-oriented | 
| Scripting | .bat | .ps1 | 
| Automation | Limited | Advanced | 
| Output | Text only | Objects & JSON | 
๐ Conclusion
✅ You now know everything from Beginner → Advanced CMD (2025 Edition)
✅ You can automate, control, and troubleshoot Windows fully using CMD
✅ Next Step: Learn PowerShell for modern scripting + automation


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