40 Windows Commands you NEED to know (in 10 Minutes) | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

This video presents 40 essential Windows Command Prompt commands that can help users troubleshoot and optimize their computer systems.

Key Insights

• 🔍 The command prompt can be launched by pressing Windows Key S or searching for "cmd" in the start menu. It can be run as an administrator for more functionality.
• 🌐 The IP config command can be used to find information about the computer's IP address, MAC address, and DNS server. The command can be filtered using the "find" command.
• 🔄 The IP config command can also be used to release and renew the computer's IP address, either for all interfaces or a specific one.
• 🔎 Troubleshooting DNS can be done using the IP config command to display the DNS information. The result can be copied to the clipboard using the "pipe" and "clip" commands.
• 🔌 Flushing the DNS cache can be done using the "ipconfig /flushdns" command to remove old, stale DNS entries.
• 👾 Task list and Task Kill commands can be used to find and stop specific tasks or processes running on the computer.
• 📡 The Netsh command is a powerful tool that provides various functionalities for networking, such as displaying wireless reports, showing IP addresses and DNS servers, and managing the Windows Defender firewall.
• 💡 The shutdown command can be used to shut down or restart the computer with different options, including rebooting into the system BIOS without manual intervention.

Transcript

Here are the top 40 Windows command prompt commands you need to know. And we're gonna do this in 10 minutes. So first, let's launch our Windows command prompt. Either hit Windows Key S or click the start menu icon and search for cmd. Right? Click that and put that sucker in a beast mode. Run as administrator. Here's our playground. Let's go. What's... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: How can I find my computer's IP address using the Windows Command Prompt?

To find your computer's IP address using the Windows Command Prompt, you can use the "IPconfig" command followed by the "/all" parameter. This will display detailed IP information, including your computer's IP address, DNS server, and MAC address.

Q: How can I troubleshoot DNS issues using the Command Prompt?

To troubleshoot DNS issues using the Command Prompt, you can use the "IPconfig /displaydns" command. This will show all the websites your computer knows about and their corresponding IP addresses. To make it easier to read, you can copy the output to your clipboard by using the "IPconfig /displaydns | clip" command and then paste it into a text editor.

Q: How can I clean my screen using the Command Prompt?

You can clean your screen using the Windows Command Prompt by using the "CLS" command. This command clears the screen and provides a clean workspace for further commands and operations.

Q: How can I check the health of my computer's battery using the Command Prompt?

You can check the health of your computer's battery using the Command Prompt by using the "powercfg /batteryreport" command. This command will generate a report that provides information about your battery's capacity, usage, and health. By opening the file location specified in the report, you can view the battery report in detail.

Q: How can I stop a specific task or process using the Command Prompt?

To stop a specific task or process using the Command Prompt, you can first use the "tasklist" command to list all the tasks running on your system. Then, using the "taskkill" command followed by the "/F" parameter and the process ID (PID), you can forcefully terminate the desired task. For example, "taskkill /F /PID [PID]" will terminate the task with the specified PID.

Q: How can I generate a wireless report using the Command Prompt?

You can generate a wireless report using the Command Prompt by using the "netsh wlan show wlanreport" command. This command will create a detailed report about your wireless network, including information about signal strength, connection quality, and wireless performance. The report can help troubleshoot wireless issues and optimize your network settings.

Q: How can I check the routes taken by my computer to reach certain networks using the Command Prompt?

You can check the routes taken by your computer to reach certain networks using the Command Prompt by using the "route print" command. This command displays the routing table of your computer, showing the default route and the gateways used to reach specific networks. By using the "route add" and "route delete" commands, you can add or remove custom routes to customize your computer's network connectivity.

Q: How can I restart my computer and boot into the system BIOS using the Command Prompt?

To restart your computer and boot into the system BIOS using the Command Prompt, you can use the "shutdown /r /fw /t 0" command. This command initiates a restart and directs the computer to boot into the system BIOS without any user intervention. It is useful for accessing the BIOS settings and making changes such as enabling virtualization or adjusting memory profiles.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The video provides a quick overview of 40 important Windows Command Prompt commands.

• It covers commands related to IP and DNS information, troubleshooting, cleaning the screen, checking hardware and system health, managing tasks and processes, and networking.

• The video also promotes Bit Defender's premium security software for computer protection.