I was wondering what does RUN and typing cmd does, what are the functions or what can you do when the cmd window opens?
Thanks.
2007-09-28 02:43:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Typing cmd or command in the Run box, open the Microsoft DOS (Disk Operating System), where you can do everything in the CUI (character user interface) way.
DOS is basically Windows without the graphics.
2007-09-28 02:53:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typing cmd in the Run box brings you to the Dos command prompt where you can type in commands. Before Windows operating System existed that's how computers where run. The user had to type in commands in the dos command prompt to start a program etc..These days you click on an icon or link.
2007-09-28 02:58:12 · answer #2 · answered by amdiag 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This puts a DOS prompt screen in front of you.
You can run a lot of diagnosis, file management, network testing, etc from DOS prompts. In the BW era (Before Windows) DOS prompts were something you learned for most behind the scene work. In the AW era (after Windows) everyone wants Web GUI icons which in fact link to DOS prompts behind the scene.
If you want a detailed DOS training, procure a DOS manual - it is pretty large.
In fact there are things that are best done in DOS even today; network config being one of them.
2007-09-28 02:56:58 · answer #3 · answered by GTB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It allows you to enter some command strings. See the following microsoft link.
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/cmd.mspx?mfr=true
Unless you are given specific commands to enter after the cmd command, and only by a reliable source, avoid fooling around with it.
2007-09-28 02:54:36 · answer #4 · answered by crehan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cmd opens command prompt in windows
you can practice all old commands like mkdir and stuff
plus
chkdsk utility works in command prompt only
2007-09-28 02:52:28 · answer #5 · answered by Krazny Oktybr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MS-DOS commands:
attrib
cd or chdir
cls
copy
copy device
del or erase
deltree
dir
echo
find
format
InterLnk
InterSvr
label
md or mkdir
more
move
msd
pcpark
rd or rmdir
rem
ren
sort
time and date
tree
truename
type
undelete
ver
xcopy
help
-Kyle
ps try this- type in title "whatever you want" <--Dont use quotations, this will change the blue window bar to, whatever you type in
2007-09-28 02:52:41 · answer #6 · answered by Cancer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but as soon as the command is executed the window will close. So if you need to see the output of the command you're out of luck.
2016-04-06 05:04:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
give a lot of DOS command
2007-09-28 02:47:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋