This article provides common MS-DOS commands along with a brief description of their functionality

• NOTE: MS-DOS is no longer a supported Operating System by Microsoft or Elo.

File and Directory Management

• DIR: Lists files and directories in the current directory.
• CD: Changes the current directory.
• MD: Creates a new directory.
• RD: Removes (deletes) a directory.
• COPY: Copies files.
• DEL: Deletes files.
• REN: Renames files.
• TYPE: Displays the content of a text file.
• EDIT: Opens a simple text editor.

Disk Management

• FORMAT: Formats a disk or a diskette.
• CHKDSK: Checks a disk for errors.
• TREE: Displays a graphical representation of the directory structure.
• ATTRIB: Displays or changes file attributes.

Network and System Commands

• PING: Sends ICMP Echo Request packets to test network connectivity.
• IPCONFIG: Displays IP configuration information.
• NET: Manages network resources.
• MODE: Configures system devices.
• DATE: Displays or sets the system date.
• TIME: Displays or sets the system time.
• SET: Displays, sets, or removes environment variables.
• TASKLIST: Displays a list of currently running tasks.
• TASKKILL: Terminates one or more running tasks.
• FC: Compares two files or sets of files.
• HELP: Displays help information for DOS commands.
• EXIT: Exits the MS-DOS command prompt.

These are just a few examples of commonly used MS-DOS commands. MS-DOS provides a range of commands for managing files, directories, disks, and performing various system-related tasks. The availability of specific commands may vary depending on the version of MS-DOS or Windows operating system you are using.

To learn more about a specific command and its options, use the HELP command followed by the command name (e.g., HELP COPY).