Best Command Prompt Tricks

    #GettingHelp

 Are you new to use command prompt? 

Are you stuck in commanding your computer?

 Do you need help to run commands in command prompt?

 then, use syntax:-  'help'  (without quotes)   command  

       

#2 Use of Function Keys

The function keys are F1, F2, F3… till F9. Specific functions are given to every function key. The function of every function key is listed below:

F1: This function key pastes per character last used the command.
F2: You can use this function key to paste last used command only to a specified command character.
F3: Paste the Last used command using this function key.
F4: Delete command only to a specified command character using this function key.
F5: This function key pastes last used the command without cycling.
F6: Paste ^Z using this function key.
F7: This function key provides a list of already used commands.
F8: This function key pastes cycle-able used commands.
F9: This function key will let you paste command from the list of recently used commands.

# Encrypt Files using Command Prompt

Encrypting important data is a very useful tool in command prompt. Encryption is more like restricting your personal data to yourself. Using command prompt, you can easily encrypt files on your PC. For this, you will first need to change your working directory to the folder which contains your files. You can do this by using the “cd” command and then, you’re “Ciper /E” and hit enter. One done, all the files in this folder will be encrypted. You need to make sure that you set a password for your account or else, this encryption will be of no use. These encrypted files will open normally from your account but, not from any other account.

# Shut Down Computer With CMD

Best CMD Tips, Tricks, and Hacks.You can also shut down your computer by using the command prompt. Type the following command in command prompt.

For Shutdown: shutdown -s

For Restarting: shutdown -r

For Logoff: shutdown -l