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EXPERIMENT NO. 1
AIM:-To study and learn about some DOS commands
THEORY:-
A DOS is a program that links the computer hardware with the software and act as a
resource manager for proper functioning of each and every part of a computer.
DOS is a single user system for PCs and we can use our computer as soon as the operating
system is loaded.
DOS commands are run in command prompt to open command prompt simply follow the
following procedure:-
Start Programs Accessories Command Prompt
OR
Simply hold windows button(Start) and press R a run box will be appear simply write cmd in it
and press enter Command Prompt box will be open.
1. Run window 2. Cmd window
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Dos commands
1. time :- this command is used to display and change the current date
Syntax of this command is
C:\>time
2. Date:- This command is used to display or reset the.
Syntax of this command is
C:\>date
3. Ver (version):- this command is used to display the version of the operating systemMS-DOS
Syntax of this command is
C:\>ver
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Syntax of this command:-
C:\>cls
6. Dir :- this command is used to show the files and subdirectories in a particular directory.
Syntax of this command:-
C:\>dir
7. cd .. :- this command is used to go back on position from current positin in the drive ordirectory.
Original position:-
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After cd .. command:-
Syntax of this command:-
C:\>cd ..
8. Mkdir / md (makeDirectory):- this command is used to create a directory on specifiedposition.
Before md command:-
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After md command:-
Syntax of this command:-
C:\>md [directoryname]
9. cd (ChangeDirectory):- this command is used to change the current directory.
Syntax of this command:-
C:\>cd [..] . . :- specify the name of directory or file where you want to go or jump.
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10.copycon :- This command is used to create a file and con stands for consol
Syntax of this command:-C:\>copycon [filename]
11.rename:- this command is used to change the name of a file.Before rename command:-
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After rename command:-
Syntax of this command:-
C:\>rename [drive :] [path] file1 file2
file1 :- oldername
file2 :- newername
12.path:- This command displays or sets a search path for executable file.
Syntax of this command:-
C:\>path
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13.chkdsk (check disk) :-This command is used to check a disk and display status report.
Syntax of this command is:-
Chkdsk
14.netuser :- this command is used to now how many users are there.
syntax:-
netuser
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15.tree :- This command graphically displays the directory structure of a drive or path.
syntax :-
C:\>tree