Windows 2000 command line usage and documentation

[Paul]

I am new to Windows 2000 pro and I am looking for any books
and documentation on Command-Line usage? All the syntax,
switches, commands, etc.

Thanks

Paul

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

It's all on-line:
- Commands: Type Help at the Command Prompt.
- Switches: Type the command you're interested in,
followed by /?. Example: xcopy /?

 

[Dave Patrick]

Create a shortcut with a "Target" value of;
%windir%\hh.exe Ms-its:%windir%\help\windows.chm::/ntcmds.htm

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Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
Microsoft Certified Professional [Windows 2000]
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| I am new to Windows 2000 pro and I am looking for any books
| and documentation on Command-Line usage? All the syntax,
| switches, commands, etc.
|
| Thanks
|
| Paul

 

[Colon Terminus]

See if'n you can find a book on MS-DOS 5.0.

Windows 2000 emulates the above. Any book from DOS 3.3 and up should be
applicable. Try your local library.

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

You've got to be kidding! While the most basic commands (copy,
del, format) are borrowed from DOS, dozens of network-related
commands were introduced with Windows. Furthermore, even
the basic commands such as xcopy, mode, more or del have
grown far beyond their DOS equivalents. cmd.exe did not even
exist in those days; now its help screen fills about five screens.