MS-DOS commands allow you to manage files, folders, paths and other configurations in Windows. In addition, the commands are useful, especially in reusable scripts, called batches, and easy to adapt. Common MS-DOS commands are cd, dir, mkdir, del or ipconfig for example.
Scripting is a powerful tool that can be used to automate tasks and make them more efficient. It is a way of automating tasks by using a set of commands or instructions to get the desired result.
The MS-DOS Windows command is one of the most popular scripting languages used for automation purposes. It has been around for decades and is still used today because it provides an easy way to automate tasks on Windows operating systems.
In this section we will learn how to use the Windows MS-DOS command to copy files and automate tasks.
Use Windows MS DOS commands
Scripting is a powerful tool that can be used for automation, or simply as a way to perform tasks quickly on your computer.
Here you will learn how to use the Windows command line to manage files and folders such as copying, deleting or recursively listing items in the file system.
Windows copy and xcopy commands
Firstly, use for example the Windows MS-DOS copy command to copy files and folders. Also use the xcopy command to make recursive copies in bulk.
List files and folders commands with dir
Secondly, use DOS commands to list files and directories.
- How to list files in folder
- List recursively files, folders and subfolders
- Create a text list of files in a folder
Manage navigation in directories with cd
Thirdly, navigate with the commands for changing the current folder.
Delete files and folders with del
Finally, delete folders and files quickly and also manage the command prompt screen.
- How to delete a file with the del command
- Delete Windows files recursively
- Clear the Windows command line screen
These tutorials on Microsoft scripting explain how to use it and are illustrated by numerous script examples.
