The document discusses working with the command-line interface, which allows users to type commands and have the computer execute them. It describes how the command prompt indicates the computer is ready for the next instruction. It then covers accessing the command line, fundamental commands like DIR and CD, working with files by renaming, deleting and copying them, and creating batch files to automate tasks.

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2. Deciphering the
Command-Line Interface
 It’s a little like having an Instant
Message conversation with your
computer
 The computer tells you it’s ready to
receive commands by displaying a
specific set of characters called a
prompt

3. Deciphering the
Command-Line Interface
 Mike: _
You type a command and press ENTER to send it
Mike: What kind of game?
 Computer: _
The PC goes off and executes the command, and
when it’s done it displays a new prompt, often along
with some information about what it did
Computer: A very fun game…
 Mike: _
Once you get a new prompt, it means the computer
is ready for your next instruction

4. Accessing the Command
Line
 The Command Prompt : C:>
 Filenames and File Formats
 Drives and Folders

5. Mastering Fundamental
Commands
 Structure: Syntax and Switches
 DIR Command
 Directories:
– The CD Command The CD (or CHDIR)
command enables you to change the
focus of the command prompt to a
different directory

6. Mastering Fundamental
Commands
 Moving Between Drives
 Making Directories
 Removing Directories
 Running a Program

7. Working with Files
 Attributes
 Wildcards
 Renaming Files
 Deleting Files
 Copying and Moving Files
– COPY, XCOPY

8. Working with Batch Files
 Edit
– REM - Remarks
– Pause - Pause the batch file
– Date - System current date
– Time – System current time
– Prompt $P$G – Gives you the C:>