Description #
Windows Command Prompt is the default command line interpreter for Windows operating systems, providing scripting and command execution capabilities using batch files.
History #
First introduced in Windows NT and MS-DOS, cmd.exe evolved as the standard shell for Windows, supporting batch scripting and command line management.
Hello World Code #
echo Hello, World! How to Run #
Option 1: Online
Online Windows CMD Emulator
Option 2: Local
Open Command Prompt from Start Menu or run cmd.exe.
Run batch scripts with .bat extension:
script.bat Key Concepts #
- Batch scripting with
.batfiles - Supports file and system commands
- Environment variable management
- Command redirection and piping
- Limited compared to Unix shells
- Used for system administration on Windows
- Supports loops and conditional statements in scripts
- Runs interactively or as scripts
- Compatibility across Windows versions
- Basic automation capabilities
Try It Online #
Fun Facts #
- CMD is older than Windows GUI itself, dating back to MS-DOS days.
- PowerShell was designed as a more powerful successor.
- Batch scripting is still widely used for quick Windows automation tasks.
- CMD commands influenced scripting on Windows Server administration.
- Despite limitations, it remains a staple for Windows users.
