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Unlock Your Windows Admin Superpowers: Master the 40 Essential PowerShell and Command Prompt Commands

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As a Windows administrator, you need to be equipped with the most efficient tools to manage your systems effectively. PowerShell and Command Prompt are two indispensable tools that offer immense power and flexibility. To help you unlock your full potential as a Windows admin, we've compiled the 40 most useful PowerShell and Command Prompt commands that will transform your workflow and save you countless hours.

Unlocking the Power of PowerShell

  • Get-ComputerInfo: Retrieve detailed information about your computer's hardware and operating system.
  • Get-EventLog: Read event logs to troubleshoot issues or monitor system events.
  • Get-Process: View running processes, including their ID, name, and resource usage.
  • Start-Process: Launch applications or scripts from the command line.
  • Stop-Process: Terminate running processes if they become unresponsive or consume excessive resources.
  • New-Item: Create new files, folders, or registry keys.
  • Set-ItemProperty: Modify properties of existing items, such as file attributes or registry values.
  • Get-Item: Retrieve information about files, folders, or registry keys.
  • Remove-Item: Delete files, folders, or registry keys.
  • Invoke-Command: Run commands on remote computers from a central location.

Mastering Command Prompt

  • ipconfig: Display network configuration information, including IP addresses, subnet masks, and DNS servers.
  • ping: Test connectivity to a specified IP address or hostname.
  • tracert: Trace the route of network packets to a target destination.
  • netstat: Display network statistics and information about active connections.
  • tasklist: List running processes and their associated PID.
  • taskkill: Terminate a running process by its PID.
  • regedit: Access the Windows Registry to view and modify system settings.
  • chkdsk: Check and repair disk errors.
  • sfc /scannow: Scan and repair corrupted system files.
  • msconfig: Configure system startup options and services.

Essential PowerShell and Command Prompt Commands for File and Directory Management

  • cd: Change the current directory.
  • dir: List files and directories in the current directory.
  • mkdir: Create a new directory.
  • rmdir: Remove an empty directory.
  • copy: Copy files or directories.
  • move: Move or rename files or directories.
  • del: Delete files or directories.
  • Get-ChildItem: Retrieve information about files and subdirectories in a specified path.
  • Set-Location: Change the current directory in PowerShell.
  • Remove-Item -Recurse: Delete a directory and all its contents.

Empowering Your Windows Administration with PowerShell and Command Prompt

By mastering these essential PowerShell and Command Prompt commands, you can:

40 Most Useful PowerShell and Command Prompt Commands for Windows Administrators
40 Most Useful PowerShell and Command Prompt Commands for Windows Administrators
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  • Automate complex tasks and streamline your workload.
  • Troubleshoot system issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Configure and manage your systems remotely.
  • Gain a deeper understanding of the inner workings of Windows.
  • Increase your productivity and save valuable time.

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40 Most Useful PowerShell and Command Prompt Commands for Windows Administrators
40 Most Useful PowerShell and Command Prompt Commands for Windows Administrators
by Richard Potter

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Language : English
File size : 12595 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Print length : 68 pages
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40 Most Useful PowerShell and Command Prompt Commands for Windows Administrators
40 Most Useful PowerShell and Command Prompt Commands for Windows Administrators
by Richard Potter

4.2 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 12595 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Print length : 68 pages
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