30 Windows Command Line Cheat Sheet

30 Windows Command Line Cheat Sheet

Welcome to your essential guide for mastering the Windows Command Line. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced user, these commands will help you manage files, folders, networks, and more. Let’s dive into the core commands and their uses.

A. Opening and Managing Files/Folders

1. Always open Command Prompt in Administrator Mode:

   runas /user:Administrator cmd
   

2. Hide zip or rar files inside an image:

   copy /b image.extension+folder.zip image.extension
   

3. Show all Wi-Fi passwords:

   netsh wlan show profile
   netsh wlan show profile wifinetwork key=clear | findstr "Key Content"
   

   for /f "skip=9 tokens=1,2 delims=:" %i in ('netsh wlan show profiles') do @if "%j" NEQ "" (echo SSID: %j & netsh wlan show profiles %j key=clear | findstr "Key Content") & echo.
   

4. Encrypt files in a folder:

   cipher /E
   

5. Save output of a command to a file:

   command >> output.txt
   

6. Hide a folder from everyone:

   attrib +h +s +r foldername
   attrib -h -s -r foldername
   

B. System Information

1. Display detailed system information:

   systeminfo
   

2. Remove a mounted drive:

   subst /d q:
   

3. Securely copy files between remote hosts:

   scp file.txt root@serverip:~/file.txt
   

4. Change the background and text color in Command Prompt:

color 07 [background:text]

1. Change the prompt text:

prompt {text}$G

1. Map a regular folder as a mounted drive:

subst q: c://filelocation

1. Change the title of Command Prompt window:

title {stuff}

C. Network

1. Curl the weather:

curl wttr.in/location

1. Check your public IP address:

curl checkip.amazonaws.com

1. Curl shortened links to figure out the destination:

curl --head --location "https://samurai1337x.github.io/"

1. Generate a QR code:

curl qrenco.de/https://samurai1337x.github.io

1. Check the status of a website:

curl -IsL http://samurai1337x.github.io/ | findstr ^Location

D. Social Media and ChatGPT

1. Check latest social media posts:

curl -s https://decapi.me/youtube/latest_video?user=samurai1337x
curl -s https://decapi.me/twitter/latest?name=samurai1337x

1. Define a word:

curl dict.org/d:contretemps

1. Use ChatGPT in CMD with Curl:

curl https://api.openai.com/v1/chat/completions -H "Authorization: Bearer sk-xxx" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d "{\"model\": \"gpt-3.5-turbo\", \"messages\": [{\"role\": \"user\", \"content\": \"Who is NetworkChuck?\"}]}"

E. File and Folder Management

1. Visit a website:

start www.samurai1337x.github.io

1. Telnet to a server:

telnet telehack.com

1. Delete temporary files to clear space:

del /q /f /s %temp%\\*
del /s /q C:\Windows\temp\*

1. View the history of commands:

doskey /history

F. Windows Terminal

1. Use Windows Terminal instead of Command Prompt:

• Download and install Windows Terminal from the Microsoft Store or GitHub.
• Set your preferred terminal as the default in “Settings.”

Open Windows Terminal, press Ctrl+Shift+T for a new tab.

1. Open Terminal from any folder:

Shift-right-click on the folder and select Terminal.

1. Drag and drop files into Terminal for the file path:

• Open Windows Terminal.
• Drag and drop the file into the terminal to paste its path.

1. Use PowerShell for advanced tasks beyond Command Prompt.
2. Get help in the terminal:

help

This cheat sheet is your go-to resource for Windows Command Line. With these commands, you can efficiently manage files, folders, systems, and networks. Bookmark this post for quick reference!