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Windows Command Reference

This download describes the use of the command-line tools used to perform various tasks related to Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.

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  • Version:

    February 2011

    Date Published:

    2/4/2011

    File Name:

    WinCmdRef.chm

    File Size:

    1.8 MB

    The Windows command-line tools are used to perform various tasks related to Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. You can use the command reference to familiarize yourself with new and enhanced command-line tools, to learn about the command shell, and to automate command-line tasks by using batch files or scripting tools.
  • Supported Operating Systems

    Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista

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