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- Allows programs to open data files in specified directories as if they were in
- the current directory.
-
- APPEND [[drive:]path[;...]] [/X[:ON | :OFF]] [/PATH:ON | /PATH:OFF] [/E]
- APPEND ;
-
- [drive:]path Specifies a drive and directory to append.
- /X:ON Applies appended directories to file searches and
- application execution.
- /X:OFF Applies appended directories only to requests to open files.
- /X:OFF is the default setting.
- /PATH:ON Applies appended directories to file requests that already
- specify a path. /PATH:ON is the default setting.
- /PATH:OFF Turns off the effect of /PATH:ON.
- /E Stores a copy of the appended directory list in an environment
- variable named APPEND. /E may be used only the first time
- you use APPEND after starting your system.
-
- Type APPEND ; to clear the appended directory list.
- Type APPEND without parameters to display the appended directory list.
- Redirects requests for disk operations on one drive to a different drive.
-
- ASSIGN [x[:]=y[:][...]]
- ASSIGN /STATUS
-
- x Specifies the drive letter to reassign.
- y Specifies the drive that x: will be assigned to.
- /STATUS Displays current drive assignments.
-
- Type ASSIGN without parameters to reset all drive letters to original
- assignments.
- Displays or changes file attributes.
-
- ATTRIB [+R | -R] [+A | -A] [+S | -S] [+H | -H] [[drive:][path]filename] [/S]
-
- + Sets an attribute.
- - Clears an attribute.
- R Read-only file attribute.
- A Archive file attribute.
- S System file attribute.
- H Hidden file attribute.
- /S Processes files in all directories in the specified path.
- Backs up one or more files from one disk to another.
-
- BACKUP source destination-drive: [/S] [/M] [/A] [/F[:size]]
- [/D:date[/T:time]] [/L[:[drive:][path]logfile]]
-
- source Specifies the file(s), drive, or directory to back up.
- destination-drive: Specifies the drive to save backup copies onto.
- /S Backs up contents of subdirectories.
- /M Backs up only files that have changed since the last
- backup.
- /A Adds backup files to an existing backup disk.
- /F:[size] Specifies the size of the disk to be formatted.
- /D:date Backs up only files changed on or after the specified
- date.
- /T:time Backs up only files changed at or after the specified
- time.
- /L[:[drive:][path]logfile]
- Creates a log file and entry to record the backup
- operation.
- Sets or clears extended CTRL+C checking.
-
- BREAK [ON | OFF]
-
- Type BREAK without a parameter to display the current BREAK setting.
- Calls one batch program from another.
-
- CALL [drive:][path]filename [batch-parameters]
-
- batch-parameters Specifies any command-line information required by the
- batch program.
- Displays the name of or changes the current directory.
-
- CHDIR [drive:][path]
- CHDIR[..]
- CD [drive:][path]
- CD[..]
-
- .. Specifies that you want to change to the parent directory.
-
- Type CD drive: to display the current directory in the specified drive.
- Type CD without parameters to display the current drive and directory.
- Displays or sets the active code page number.
-
- CHCP [nnn]
-
- nnn Specifies a code page number.
-
- Type CHCP without a parameter to display the active code page number.
- Displays the name of or changes the current directory.
-
- CHDIR [drive:][path]
- CHDIR[..]
- CD [drive:][path]
- CD[..]
-
- .. Specifies that you want to change to the parent directory.
-
- Type CD drive: to display the current directory in the specified drive.
- Type CD without parameters to display the current drive and directory.
- Checks a disk and displays a status report.
-
- CHKDSK [drive:][[path]filename] [/F] [/V]
-
- [drive:][path] Specifies the drive and directory to check.
- filename Specifies the file(s) to check for fragmentation.
- /F Fixes errors on the disk.
- /V Displays the full path and name of every file on the disk.
-
- Type CHKDSK without parameters to check the current disk.
- Clears the screen.
-
- CLS
- Starts a new instance of the MS-DOS command interpreter.
-
- COMMAND [[drive:]path] [device] [/E:nnnnn] [/P] [/C string] [/MSG]
-
- [drive:]path Specifies the directory containing COMMAND.COM file.
- device Specifies the device to use for command input and output.
- /E:nnnnn Sets the initial environment size to nnnnn bytes.
- /P Makes the new command interpreter permanent (can't exit).
- /C string Carries out the command specified by string, and then stops.
- /MSG Specifies that all error messages be stored in memory. You
- need to specify /P with this switch.
- Compares the contents of two files or sets of files.
-
- COMP [data1] [data2] [/D] [/A] [/L] [/N=number] [/C]
-
- data1 Specifies location and name(s) of first file(s) to compare.
- data2 Specifies location and name(s) of second files to compare.
- /D Displays differences in decimal format. This is the default
- setting.
- /A Displays differences in ASCII characters.
- /L Displays line numbers for differences.
- /N=number Compares only the first specified number of lines in each file.
- /C Disregards case of ASCII letters when comparing files.
-
- To compare sets of files, use wildcards in data1 and data2 parameters.
- Copies one or more files to another location.
-
- COPY [/A | /B] source [/A | /B] [+ source [/A | /B] [+ ...]] [destination
- [/A | /B]] [/V]
-
- source Specifies the file or files to be copied.
- /A Indicates an ASCII text file.
- /B Indicates a binary file.
- destination Specifies the directory and/or filename for the new file(s).
- /V Verifies that new files are written correctly.
-
- To append files, specify a single file for destination, but multiple files
- for source (using wildcards or file1+file2+file3 format).
- Changes the terminal device used to control your system.
-
- CTTY device
-
- device The terminal device you want to use, such as COM1.
- Displays or sets the date.
-
- DATE [date]
-
- Type DATE without parameters to display the current date setting and
- a prompt for a new one. Press ENTER to keep the same date.
- Runs Debug, a program testing and editing tool.
-
- DEBUG [[drive:][path]filename [testfile-parameters]]
-
- [drive:][path]filename Specifies the file you want to test.
- testfile-parameters Specifies command-line information required by
- the file you want to test.
-
- After Debug starts, type ? to display a list of debugging commands.
- Deletes one or more files.
-
- DEL [drive:][path]filename [/P]
- ERASE [drive:][path]filename [/P]
-
- [drive:][path]filename Specifies the file(s) to delete. Specify multiple
- files by using wildcards.
- /P Prompts for confirmation before deleting each file.
- Displays a list of files and subdirectories in a directory.
-
- DIR [drive:][path][filename] [/P] [/W] [/A[[:]attributes]]
- [/O[[:]sortorder]] [/S] [/B] [/L]
- [drive:][path][filename]
- Specifies drive, directory, and/or files to list.
- /P Pauses after each screenful of information.
- /W Uses wide list format.
- /A Displays files with specified attributes.
- attributes D Directories R Read-only files
- H Hidden files A Files ready for archiving
- S System files - Prefix meaning "not"
- /O List by files in sorted order.
- sortorder N By name (alphabetic) S By size (smallest first)
- E By extension (alphabetic) D By date & time(earliest first)
- G Group directories first - Prefix to reverse order
- /S Displays files in specified directory and all subdirectories.
- /B Uses bare format (no heading information or summary).
- /L Uses lowercase.
- Switches may be preset in the DIRCMD environment variable. Override
- preset switches by prefixing any switch with - (hyphen)--for example, /-W.
-
-
- Compares the contents of two floppy disks.
-
- DISKCOMP [drive1: [drive2:]] [/1] [/8]
-
- /1 Compares the first side of the disks.
- /8 Compares only the first eight sectors of each track.
- Copies the contents of one floppy disk to another.
-
- DISKCOPY [drive1: [drive2:]] [/1] [/V]
-
- /1 Copies only the first side of the disk.
- /V Verifies that the information is copied correctly.
-
- The two floppy disks must be the same type.
- You may specify the same drive for drive1 and drive2.
- Edits command lines, recalls MS-DOS commands, and creates macros.
-
- DOSKEY [/REINSTALL] [/BUFSIZE=size] [/MACROS] [/HISTORY]
- [/INSERT | /OVERSTRIKE] [macroname=[text]]
-
- /REINSTALL Installs a new copy of Doskey.
- /BUFSIZE=size Sets size of command history buffer.
- /MACROS Displays all Doskey macros.
- /HISTORY Displays all commands stored in memory.
- /INSERT Specifies that new text you type is inserted in old text.
- /OVERSTRIKE Specifies that new text overwrites old text.
- macroname Specifies a name for a macro you create.
- text Specifies commands you want to record.
-
- UP and DOWN ARROWS recall commands; ESC clears command line; F7 displays
- command history; ALT+F7 clears command history; F8 searches command
- history; F9 selects a command by number; ALT+F10 clears macro definitions.
-
- The following are some special codes in Doskey macro definitions:
- $T Command separator. Allows multiple commands in a macro.
- $1-$9 Batch parameters. Equivalent to %1-%9 in batch programs.
- $* Symbol replaced by everything following macro name on command line.
-
-
-
-
- Starts Microsoft (R) DOS Version 5.0 MS-DOS Shell.
-
- DOSSHELL [/T[:res[n]]] [/B]
- DOSSHELL [/G[:res[n]]] [/B]
-
- /T Starts MS-DOS Shell in text mode.
- :res[n] A letter (L, M, H) and number indicating screen resolution.
- /B Starts MS-DOS Shell using black-and-white color scheme.
- /G Starts MS-DOS Shell in graphics mode.
- Displays messages, or turns command-echoing on or off.
-
- ECHO [ON | OFF]
- ECHO [message]
-
- Type ECHO without parameters to display the current echo setting.
- Starts the MS-DOS Editor, which creates and changes ASCII files.
-
- EDIT [[drive:][path]filename] [/B] [/G] [/H] [/NOHI]
-
- [drive:][path]filename Specifies the ASCII file to edit.
- /B Allows use of a monochrome monitor with a color graphics card.
- /G Provides the fastest update of a CGA screen.
- /H Displays the maximum number of lines possible for your hardware.
- /NOHI Allows the use of a monitor without high-intensity support.
- Starts Edlin, a line-oriented text editor.
-
- EDLIN [drive:][path]filename [/B]
-
- /B Ignores end-of-file (CTRL+Z) characters.
- Turns on or off EMM386 expanded memory support.
-
- EMM386 [ON | OFF | AUTO] [W=ON | W=OFF]
-
- ON | OFF | AUTO Activates or suspends EMM386.EXE device driver,
- or places it in auto mode.
- W=ON | OFF Turns on or off Weitek coprocessor support.
- Deletes one or more files.
-
- DEL [drive:][path]filename [/P]
- ERASE [drive:][path]filename [/P]
-
- [drive:][path]filename Specifies the file(s) to delete. Specify multiple
- files by using wildcards.
- /P Prompts for confirmation before deleting each file.
- Converts .EXE (executable) files to binary format.
-
- EXE2BIN [drive1:][path1]input-file [[drive2:][path2]output-file]
-
- input-file Specifies the .EXE file to be converted.
- output-file Specifies the binary file to be created.
- Quits the COMMAND.COM program (command interpreter).
-
- EXIT
- Expands one or more compressed files.
-
- EXPAND [drive:][path]filename [[drive1:][path1]filename[ ...]] destination
-
- [drive:][path]filename Specifies the location and/or name of a file or
- set of files to be expanded. You cannot use
- wildcards.
- destination Specifies the new location and/or name of an
- expanded file or set of files. Destination can be
- a drive letter and colon, directory name,
- filename, or combination.
-
- The destination can only be a filename if you have specified a single
- filename for the source filename parameter. To expand multiple files to a
- different directory and keep the original filenames, specify only a
- directory as the destination.
- Decreases the amount of time needed to open frequently used files
- and directories.
-
- FASTOPEN drive:[[=]n] [drive:[[=]n][ ...]] [/X]
-
- drive: Specifies the hard disk drive you want Fastopen to work with.
- n Specifies the maximum number of file locations Fastopen retains
- in its filename cache.
- /X Creates the filename cache in expanded memory.
- Compares two files or sets of files and displays the differences between
- them.
-
- FC [/A] [/C] [/L] [/LBn] [/N] [/T] [/W] [/nnnn] [drive1:][path1]filename1
- [drive2:][path2]filename2
- FC /B [drive1:][path1]filename1 [drive2:][path2]filename2
-
- /A Displays only first and last lines for each set of differences.
- /B Performs a binary comparison.
- /C Disregards the case of letters.
- /L Compares files as ASCII text.
- /LBn Sets the maximum consecutive mismatches to the specified number of
- lines.
- /N Displays the line numbers on an ASCII comparison.
- /T Does not expand tabs to spaces.
- /W Compresses white space (tabs and spaces) for comparison.
- /nnnn Specifies the number of consecutive lines that must match after a
- mismatch.
- Configures a hard disk for use with MS-DOS.
-
- FDISK Consult your User's Guide and Reference before using the FDISK command.
- Searches for a text string in a file or files.
-
- FIND [/V] [/C] [/N] [/I] "string" [[drive:][path]filename[ ...]]
-
- /V Displays all lines NOT containing the specified string.
- /C Displays only the count of lines containing the string.
- /N Displays line numbers with the displayed lines.
- /I Ignores the case of characters when searching for the string.
- "string" Specifies the text string to find.
- [drive:][path]filename
- Specifies a file or files to search.
-
- If a pathname is not specified, FIND searches the text typed at the prompt
- or piped from another command.
- Runs a specified command for each file in a set of files.
-
- FOR %variable IN (set) DO command [command-parameters]
-
- %variable Specifies a replaceable parameter.
- (set) Specifies a set of one or more files. Wildcards may be used.
- command Specifies the command to carry out for each file.
- command-parameters
- Specifies parameters or switches for the specified command.
-
- To use the FOR command in a batch program, specify %%variable instead of
- %variable.
- Formats a disk for use with MS-DOS.
-
- FORMAT drive: [/V[:label]] [/Q] [/U] [/F:size] [/B | /S]
- FORMAT drive: [/V[:label]] [/Q] [/U] [/T:tracks /N:sectors] [/B | /S]
- FORMAT drive: [/V[:label]] [/Q] [/U] [/1] [/4] [/B | /S]
- FORMAT drive: [/Q] [/U] [/1] [/4] [/8] [/B | /S]
-
- /V[:label] Specifies the volume label.
- /Q Performs a quick format.
- /U Performs an unconditional format.
- /F:size Specifies the size of the floppy disk to format (such
- as 160, 180, 320, 360, 720, 1.2, 1.44, 2.88).
- /B Allocates space on the formatted disk for system files.
- /S Copies system files to the formatted disk.
- /T:tracks Specifies the number of tracks per disk side.
- /N:sectors Specifies the number of sectors per track.
- /1 Formats a single side of a floppy disk.
- /4 Formats a 5.25-inch 360K floppy disk in a high-density drive.
- /8 Formats eight sectors per track.
- Directs MS-DOS to a labelled line in a batch program.
-
- GOTO label
-
- :labelname Specifies a text string used in the batch program as a label.
-
- You type a label on a line by itself, beginning with a colon.
- Enables MS-DOS to display an extended character set in graphics mode.
-
- GRAFTABL [xxx]
- GRAFTABL /STATUS
-
- xxx Specifies a code page number.
- /STATUS Displays the current code page selected for use with GRAFTABL.
- Loads a program that can print graphics.
-
- GRAPHICS [type] [[drive:][path]filename] [/R] [/B] [/LCD]
- [/PRINTBOX:STD | /PRINTBOX:LCD]
-
- type Specifies a printer type (see User's Guide and Reference).
- [drive:][path]filename
- Specifies the file containing information on supported printers.
- /R Prints white on black as seen on the screen.
- /B Prints the background in color for COLOR4 and COLOR8 printers.
- /LCD Prints using LCD aspect ratio.
- /PRINTBOX:STD | /PRINTBOX:LCD
- Specifies the print-box size, either STD or LCD.
- Provides help information for MS-DOS commands.
-
- HELP [command]
-
- command - displays help information on that command.
- Performs conditional processing in batch programs.
-
- IF [NOT] ERRORLEVEL number command
- IF [NOT] string1==string2 command
- IF [NOT] EXIST filename command
-
- NOT Specifies that MS-DOS should carry out the command only
- if the condition is false.
- ERRORLEVEL number Specifies a true condition if the last program run returned
- an exit code equal to or greater than the number specified.
- command Specifies the command to carry out if the condition is
- met.
- string1==string2 Specifies a true condition if the specified text strings
- match.
- EXIST filename Specifies a true condition if the specified filename
- exists.
- Joins a disk drive to a directory on another drive.
-
- JOIN [drive1: [drive2:]path]
- JOIN drive1: /D
-
- drive1: Specifies a disk drive that will appear as a directory on
- drive2.
- drive2: Specifies a drive to which you want to join drive1.
- path Specifies the directory to which you want to join drive1. It
- must be empty and cannot be the root directory.
- /D Cancels any previous JOIN commands for the specified drive.
-
- Type JOIN without parameters to list currently joined drives.
- Configures a keyboard for a specific language.
-
- KEYB [xx[,[yyy][,[drive:][path]filename]]] [/E] [/ID:nnn]
-
- xx Specifies a two-letter keyboard code.
- yyy ˇ Specifies the code page for the character set.
- [drive:][path]filename Specifies the keyboard definition file.
- /E Specifies that an enhanced keyboard is installed.
- /ID:nnn Specifies the keyboard in use.
- Creates, changes, or deletes the volume label of a disk.
-
- LABEL [drive:][label]
- Loads a program into the upper memory area.
-
- LOADHIGH [drive:][path]filename [parameters]
- LH [drive:][path]filename [parameters]
-
- parameters Specifies any command-line information required by the
- program you want to load.
- Loads a program above the first 64K of memory, and runs the program.
-
- LOADFIX [drive:][path]filename
-
- Use LOADFIX to load a program if you have received the message
- "Packed file corrupt" when trying to load it in low memory.
- Loads a program into the upper memory area.
-
- LOADHIGH [drive:][path]filename [parameters]
- LH [drive:][path]filename [parameters]
-
- parameters Specifies any command-line information required by the
- program you want to load.
- Creates a directory.
-
- MKDIR [drive:]path
- MD [drive:]path
- Displays the amount of used and free memory in your system.
-
- MEM [/PROGRAM | /DEBUG | /CLASSIFY]
-
- /PROGRAM or /P Displays status of programs currently loaded in memory.
- /DEBUG or /D Displays status of programs, internal drivers, and other
- information.
- /CLASSIFY or /C Classifies programs by memory usage. Lists the size of
- programs, provides a summary of memory in use, and lists
- largest memory block available.
-
- Records information about one or more disks.
-
- MIRROR [drive:[ ...]] [/1] [/Tdrive[-entries][ ...]]
- MIRROR [/U]
- MIRROR [/PARTN]
-
- drive: Specifies the drive for which you want to save information.
- /1 Saves only the latest disk information (does not back up
- previous information).
- /Tdrive Loads the deletion-tracking program for the specified drive.
- -entries Specifies maximum number of entries in the deletion-tracking
- file.
- /U Unloads the deletion-tracking program.
- /PARTN Saves hard disk partition information to a floppy diskette.
- MIRROR, UNDELETE, and UNFORMAT Copyright (C) 1987-1991 Central Point Software,
- Inc.
- Creates a directory.
-
- MKDIR [drive:]path
- MD [drive:]path
- Configures system devices.
-
- Printer port: MODE LPTn[:] [COLS=c] [LINES=l] [RETRY=r]
- Serial port: MODE COMm[:] [BAUD=b] [PARITY=p] [DATA=d] [STOP=s] [RETRY=r]
- Device Status: MODE [device] [/STATUS]
- Redirect printing:MODE LPTn[:]=COMm[:]
- Prepare code page:MODE device CP PREPARE=((yyy[...]) [drive:][path]filename)
- Select code page: MODE device CP SELECT=yyy
- Refresh code page:MODE device CP REFRESH
- Code page status: MODE device CP [/STATUS]
- Display mode: MODE [display-adapter][,n]
- MODE CON[:] [COLS=c] [LINES=n]
- Typematic rate: MODE CON[:] [RATE=r DELAY=d]
- Displays output one screen at a time.
-
- MORE < [drive:][path]filename
- command-name | MORE
-
- [drive:][path]filename Specifies a file to display one screen at a time.
- command-name Specifies a command whose output will be displayed.
- Loads country-specific information.
-
- NLSFUNC [[drive:][path]filename]
-
- [drive:][path]filename Specifies the file containing country-specific
- information.
- Displays or sets a search path for executable files.
-
- PATH [[drive:]path[;...]]
- PATH ;
-
- Type PATH ; to clear all search-path settings and direct MS-DOS to search
- only in the current directory.
- Type PATH without parameters to display the current path.
- Suspends processing of a batch program and displays the message "Press any
- key to continue...."
-
- PAUSE
- Prints a text file while you are using other MS-DOS commands.
-
- PRINT [/D:device] [/B:size] [/U:ticks1] [/M:ticks2] [/S:ticks3]
- [/Q:qsize] [/T] [[drive:][path]filename[ ...]] [/C] [/P]
-
- /D:device Specifies a print device.
- /B:size Sets the internal buffer size, in bytes.
- /U:ticks1 Waits the specified maximum number of clock ticks for the printer
- to be available.
- /M:ticks2 Specifies the maximum number of clock ticks it takes to print a
- character.
- /S:ticks3 Allocates the scheduler the specified number of clock ticks for
- background printing.
- /Q:qsize Specifies the maximum number of files allowed in the print queue.
- /T Removes all files from the print queue.
- /C Cancels printing of the preceding filename and subsequent
- filenames.
- /P Adds the preceding filename and subsequent filenames to the print
- queue.
-
- Type PRINT without parameters to display the contents of the print queue.
- Changes the MS-DOS command prompt.
-
- PROMPT [text]
-
- text Specifies a new command prompt.
-
- Prompt can be made up of normal characters and the following special codes:
- $Q = (equal sign)
- $$ $ (dollar sign)
- $T Current time
- $D Current date
- $P Current drive and path
- $V MS-DOS version number
- $N Current drive
- $G > (greater-than sign)
- $L < (less-than sign)
- $B | (pipe)
- $H Backspace (erases previous character)
- $E Escape code (ASCII code 27)
- $_ Carriage return and linefeed
-
- Type PROMPT without parameters to reset the prompt to the default setting.
-
- Starts the MS-DOS QBasic programming environment.
-
- QBASIC [/B] [/EDITOR] [/G] [/H] [/MBF] [/NOHI] [[/RUN] [drive:][path]filename]
-
- /B Allows use of a monochrome monitor with a color graphics card.
- /EDITOR Starts the MS-DOS Editor.
- /G Provides the fastest update of a CGA screen.
- /H Displays the maximum number of lines possible for your hardware.
- /MBF Converts the built-in functions MKS$, MKD$, CVS, and CVD to
- MKSMBF$, MKDMBF$, CVSMBF, and CVDMBF, respectively.
- /NOHI Allows the use of a monitor without high-intensity support.
- /RUN Runs the specified Basic program before displaying it.
- [[drive:][path]filename] Specifies the program file to load or run.
- Removes (deletes) a directory.
-
- RMDIR [drive:]path
- RD [drive:]path
- Recovers readable information from a bad or defective disk.
-
- RECOVER [drive:][path]filename
- RECOVER drive:
-
- Consult your User's Guide and Reference before using the RECOVER command.
- Records comments (remarks) in a batch file or CONFIG.SYS.
-
- REM [comment]
- Renames a file or files.
-
- RENAME [drive:][path]filename1 filename2
- REN [drive:][path]filename1 filename2
-
- Note that you cannot specify a new drive or path for your destination file.
- Renames a file or files.
-
- RENAME [drive:][path]filename1 filename2
- REN [drive:][path]filename1 filename2
-
- Note that you cannot specify a new drive or path for your destination file.
- Replaces files.
-
- REPLACE [drive1:][path1]filename [drive2:][path2] [/A] [/P] [/R] [/W]
- REPLACE [drive1:][path1]filename [drive2:][path2] [/P] [/R] [/S] [/W] [/U]
-
- [drive1:][path1]filename Specifies the source file or files.
- [drive2:][path2] Specifies the directory where files are to be
- replaced.
- /A Adds new files to destination directory. Cannot
- use with /S or /U switches.
- /P Prompts for confirmation before replacing a file or
- adding a source file.
- /R Replaces read-only files as well as unprotected
- files.
- /S Replaces files in all subdirectories of the
- destination directory. Cannot use with the /A
- switch.
- /W Waits for you to insert a disk before beginning.
- /U Replaces (updates) only files that are older than
- source files. Cannot use with the /A switch.
- Restores files that were backed up by using the BACKUP command.
-
- RESTORE drive1: drive2:[path[filename]][/S] [/P] [/B:date] [/A:date] [/E:time]
- [/L:time] [/M] [/N] [/D]
-
- drive1: Specifies the drive on which the backup files are stored.
- drive2:[path[filename]]
- Specifies the file(s) to restore.
- /S Restores files in all subdirectories in the path.
- /P Prompts before restoring read-only files or files changed since
- the last backup (if appropriate attributes are set).
- /B Restores only files last changed on or before the specified date.
- /A Restores only files changed on or after the specified date.
- /E Restores only files last changed at or earlier than the specified
- time.
- /L Restores only files changed at or later than the specified time.
- /M Restores only files changed since the last backup.
- /N Restores only files that no longer exist on the destination disk.
- /D Displays files on the backup disk that match specifications.
- Removes (deletes) a directory.
-
- RMDIR [drive:]path
- RD [drive:]path
- Displays, sets, or removes MS-DOS environment variables.
-
- SET [variable=[string]]
-
- variable Specifies the environment-variable name.
- string Specifies a series of characters to assign to the variable.
-
- Type SET without parameters to display the current environment variables.
- Sets the version number that MS-DOS reports to a program.
-
- Display current version table: SETVER [drive:path]
- Add entry: SETVER [drive:path] filename n.nn
- Delete entry: SETVER [drive:path] filename /DELETE [/QUIET]
-
- [drive:path] Specifies location of the SETVER.EXE file.
- filename Specifies the filename of the program.
- n.nn Specifies the MS-DOS version to be reported to the program.
- /DELETE or /D Deletes the version-table entry for the specified program.
- /QUIET Hides the message typically displayed during deletion of
- version-table entry.
- Installs file-sharing and locking capabilities on your hard disk.
-
- SHARE [/F:space] [/L:locks]
-
- /F:space Allocates file space (in bytes) for file-sharing information.
- /L:locks Sets the number of files that can be locked at one time.
- Changes the position of replaceable parameters in a batch file.
-
- SHIFT Consult your User's Guide and Reference for examples of SHIFT.
- Sorts input and writes results to the screen, a file, or another device.
-
- SORT [/R] [/+n] < [drive1:][path1]filename1 [> [drive2:][path2]filename2]
- [command |] SORT [/R] [/+n] [> [drive2:][path2]filename2]
-
- /R Reverses the sort order; that is, sorts Z to A,
- then 9 to 0.
- /+n Sorts the file according to characters in
- column n.
- [drive1:][path1]filename1 Specifies a file to be sorted.
- [drive2:][path2]filename2 Specifies a file where the sorted input is to be
- stored.
- command Specifies a command whose output is to be sorted.
- Associates a path with a drive letter.
-
- SUBST [drive1: [drive2:]path]
- SUBST drive1: /D
-
- drive1: Specifies a virtual drive to which you want to assign a path.
- [drive:2]path Specifies a physical drive and path you want to assign to
- a virtual drive.
- /D Deletes a substituted (virtual) drive.
-
- Type SUBST with no parameters to display a list of current virtual drives.
- Copies MS-DOS system files and command interpreter to a disk you specify.
-
- SYS [drive1:][path] drive2:
-
- [drive1:][path] Specifies the location of the system files.
- drive2: Specifies the drive the files are to be copied to.
- Displays or sets the system time.
-
- TIME [time]
-
- Type TIME with no parameters to display the current time setting and a prompt
- for a new one. Press ENTER to keep the same time.
- Graphically displays the directory structure of a drive or path.
-
- TREE [drive:][path] [/F] [/A]
-
- /F Displays the names of the files in each directory.
- /A Uses ASCII instead of extended characters.
- Displays the contents of a text file.
-
- TYPE [drive:][path]filename
-
- Undelete V7 (c)1990-1991 Central Point Software, Inc.
-
- UNDEL [[d:][path][filename]] [[/S | /DT | /DOS | /ALL] /NC /NM] [/LIST] [/?]
-
- d: - The drive you wish to undelete from
- path - The path describing the directory you wish to undelete from
- filename - Any DOS filename (* and ? can be used)
-
- General Parameters:
- /S - Undelete only files protected by Delete Sentry
- /DT - Undelete only files protected by Delete Tracker (DOS 5)
- /DOS - Undelete only files protected by DOS
- /ALL - Undelete files protected by all three methods (default)
- /NC - Undelete without asking for confirmation for each file
- /NM - Undelete DOS protected files without using Mirror
- /LIST - List the deleted files in the specified directory
- /? - Display this help screen
- /VIDEO - Display command-line help for video/mouse parameters
- Restores a disk erased by the FORMAT command or restructured by the RECOVER
- command.
-
- UNFORMAT drive: [/J]
- UNFORMAT drive: [/U] [/L] [/TEST] [/P]
- UNFORMAT /PARTN [/L]
-
- drive: Specifies the drive to unformat.
- /J Verifies that the mirror files agree with the system information
- on the disk.
- /U Unformats without using MIRROR files.
- /L Lists all file and directory names found, or, when used with the
- /PARTN switch, displays current partition tables.
- /TEST Displays information but does not write changes to disk.
- /P Sends output messages to printer connected to LPT1.
- /PARTN Restores disk partition tables.
- MIRROR, UNDELETE, and UNFORMAT Copyright (C) 1987-1991 Central Point Software,
- Inc.
- Displays the MS-DOS version.
-
- VER
- Tells MS-DOS whether to verify that your files are written correctly to a
- disk.
-
- VERIFY [ON | OFF]
-
- Type VERIFY without a parameter to display the current VERIFY setting.
- Displays the disk volume label and serial number, if they exist.
-
- VOL [drive:]
- Copies files (except hidden and system files) and directory trees.
-
- XCOPY source [destination] [/A | /M] [/D:date] [/P] [/S [/E]] [/V] [/W]
-
- source Specifies the file(s) to copy.
- destination Specifies the location and/or name of new files.
- /A Copies files with the archive attribute set,
- doesn't change the attribute.
- /M Copies files with the archive attribute set,
- turns off the archive attribute.
- /D:date Copies files changed on or after the specified date.
- /P Prompts you before creating each destination file.
- /S Copies directories and subdirectories except empty ones.
- /E Copies any subdirectories, even if empty.
- /V Verifies each new file.
- /W Prompts you to press a key before copying.
-