MS DOS 6.22 Commands

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MS-DOS 6.22 Quick Reference

ANSI.SYS	Defines functions that change display graphics, control cursor movement, and reassign keys.
APPEND.EXE	Allows programs to open data files in specified directories as if they were in the current directory.
ATTRIB.EXE	Displays or changes file attributes.
Batch	Commands specially designed for batch programs.
BREAK	Sets or clears extended CTRL+C checking.
BUFFERS	Allocates memory for a specified number of disk buffers when your system starts.
CALL	Calls one batch program from another without causing the first batch program to stop.
CD	Displays the name of or changes the current directory.
CHCP	Displays or sets the active code page number.
CHDIR	Displays the name of or changes the current directory.
CHKDSK.EXE	Checks a disk and displays a status report.
CHKSTATE.SYS	Used by the MemMaker memory-optimization program to track the optimization process.
CHOICE.COM	Prompts the user to make a choice in a batch program.
CLS	Clears the screen.
COMMAND.COM	Starts a new instance of the MS-DOS command interpreter
CONFIG.SYS	Commands that can only be used in the CONFIG.SYS file.
COPY	Copies one or more files to another location.
COUNTRY.SYS	Configures MS-DOS to recognize one of the supported languages.
CTTY	Changes the terminal device used to control your system
DATE	Displays or sets the date.
DBLSPACE.EXE	Creates and manages drives compressed by using DoubleSpace.
DEBUG.EXE	Starts Debug, a program testing and editing tool.
DEFRAG.EXE	Reorganizes the files on a disk to optimize the disk.
DEL	Deletes one or more files.
DELOLDOS.EXE	Deletes the OLD_DOS.1 directory, the files it contains and then itself.
DELTREE.EXE	Deletes a directory and all the files and subdirectories in it.
DEVICE Drivers	Installable device drivers provided with MS-DOS.
DEVICE	Loads the device driver specified into memory.
DEVICEHIGH	Loads the device driver specified into upper memory.
DIR	Displays a list of files and subdirectories in a directory.
DISKCOMP.COM	Compares the contents of two floppy disks.
DISKCOPY.COM	Copies the contents of one floppy disk to another.
DISPLAY.SYS	Enables display of international character sets on EGA, VGA, and LCD monitors.
DOS	Specifies that MS-DOS should maintain a link to the upper memory area, load part of itself into the high memory area (HMA), or both.
DOSKEY.COM	Edits command lines, recalls MS-DOS commands, and creates macros.
DOSSHELL.COM	Starts the MS-DOS Shell.
DRIVER.SYS	Creates a logical drive that you can use to refer to a physical floppy disk drive.
DRIVPARM	Defines parameters for devices such as disk and tape drives when you start MS-DOS.
DRVSPACE.EXE	Creates and manages compressed drives by using DriveSpace.
DrvSpace Tips	Getting the most out of DRVSPACE.
DRVSPACE.SYS	Compresses hard disk drives or floppy disks, and configures drives that were compressed by using DriveSpace.
ECHO	Displays messages, or turns command echoing on or off.
EDIT.COM	Starts MS-DOS Editor, which creates and changes ASCII files.
EGA.SYS	Saves and restores the display when the MS-DOS Shell Task Swapper is used with EGA monitors.
EMM386	Enables/disables EMM386 expanded memory support.
EMM386.EXE	Enables or disables EMM386 expanded-memory support on a computer with an 80386 or higher processor.
ERASE	Deletes one or more files.
EXIT	Quits the COMMAND.COM program (command interpreter).
EXPAND.EXE	Decompresses one or more compressed files.
FASTHELP.EXE	Provides summary Help information for MS-DOS commands.
FASTOPEN.EXE	Decreases the amount of time needed to open frequently used files and directories.
FC.EXE	Compares two files or sets of files, and displays the differences between them.
FCBS	Specifies the number of file control blocks (FCBs) that MS-DOS can have open at the same time.
FDISK.EXE	Configures a hard disk for use with MS-DOS.
FILES	Specifies the number of files that MS-DOS can access at one time.
FIND.EXE	Searches for a text string in a file or files.
FOR	Runs a specified command for each file in a set of files.
FORMAT.COM	Formats a disk for use with MS-DOS.
GOTO	Directs MS-DOS to a line in a batch program that is marked by a label you specify.
GRAPHICS.COM	Loads a program that can print graphics.
HELP.COM	Provides complete, interactive Help information for MS-DOS commands.
HIMEM.SYS	Extended-memory manager.
IF	Performs conditional processing in batch programs.
INCLUDE	Includes the contents of one configuration block within another.
INSTALL	Loads a memory-resident program into memory when you start MS-DOS.
INTERLNK	Connects two computers via parallel or serial ports.
INTERLNK.EXE	Redirects requests on the Interlnk server.
International	Commands used to change country-specific settings and character sets (code pages).
INTERSVR.EXE	Starts the Interlnk server.
KEYB.COM	Configures a keyboard for a specific language.
LABEL.EXE	Creates, changes, or deletes the volume label of a disk
LASTDRIVE	Specifies the maximum number of drives you can access.
LH	Loads a program into the upper memory area.
LOADFIX.COM	Loads a program above the first 64K of memory, and runs the program.
LOADHIGH	Loads a program into the upper memory area.
MD	Creates a directory.
MEM.EXE	Displays the amount of used and free memory in your system.
MEMMAKER.EXE	Starts the Memmaker program, which optimizes your computer's memory.
MENUCOLOR	Sets the text and background colors for the startup menu.
MENUDEFAULT	Specifies the default menu item on the startup menu and sets a timeout value if desired.
MENUITEM	Defines an item on the startup menu.
MKDIR	Creates a directory.
MODE.COM	List of tasks for which you can use the MODE command.
MORE.COM	Displays output one screen at a time.
MOVE.EXE	Moves one or more files. Also renames files and directories.
MSAV.EXE	Scans your computer for known viruses.
MSBACKUP.EXE	Backs up or restores one or more files from one disk to another.
MSCDEX.EXE	Provides access to CD-ROM drives.
MSD.EXE	Provides detailed technical information about your computer.
Multi-Config	Commands for Defining Multiple Configurations.
NLSFUNC.EXE	Loads country-specific information.
NUMLOCK	Specifies whether the NUM LOCK key is set to ON or OFF when your computer starts.
PATH	Displays or sets a search path for executable files.
PAUSE	Suspends processing of a batch file and displays a message.
POWER	Turns power management on and off.
POWER.EXE	Reduces power consumption when applications and devices are idle.
PRINT.EXE	Prints a text file while you are using other MS-DOS commands.
PROMPT	Changes the MS-DOS command prompt.
QBASIC.EXE	Starts the MS-DOS QBasic programming environment.
RAMDRIVE.SYS	Uses part of your computer's random-access memory (RAM) to simulate a hard disk drive.
RD	Removes a directory.
REM	Enables you to include comments in a batch file or in your CONFIG.SYS file.
REN	Renames a file or files.
RENAME	Renames a file or files.
REPLACE.EXE	Replaces files.
RESTORE.EXE	Restores files that were backed up by using the BACKUP command.
RMDIR	Removes a directory.
SCANDISK.EXE	Checks a drive for errors and repairs any problems it finds.
SET	Displays, sets, or removes MS-DOS environment variables
SETVER	Displays the version table.
SETVER.EXE	Display and modify the version number that MS-DOS reports to a program.
SHARE.EXE	Installs file-sharing and locking capabilities in your hard disk.
SHELL	Specifies the name and location of the command interpreter you want MS-DOS to use.
SHIFT	Changes the position of replaceable parameters in a batch program.
SIZER.EXE	Used by MemMaker to determine the size in memory of device drivers and memory-resident programs.
SMARTDRV	Starts or configures SMARTDrive, which creates a disk cache in extended memory.
SMARTDRV.EXE	Loads the SMARTDRV.EXE device driver to perform double buffering.
SORT.EXE	Sorts input.
STACKS	Supports the dynamic use of data stacks to handle hardware interrupts.
SUBMENU	Defines an item on a startup menu that, when selected, displays another set of choices.
SUBST.EXE	Associates a path with a drive letter.
SWITCHES	Specifies special options in MS-DOS.
SYS.COM	Copies MS-DOS system files and command interpreter to a disk you specify.
TIME	Displays or sets the system time.
TREE.COM	Graphically displays the directory structure of a drive or path.
TYPE	Displays the contents of a text file.
UNDELETE.EXE	Restores files previously deleted with the DEL command.
UNFORMAT.COM	Restores a disk erased by the FORMAT command.
VER	Displays the MS-DOS version.
VERIFY	Directs MS-DOS to verify that your files are written correctly to a disk.
VOL	Displays a disk volume label and serial number.
VSAFE.COM	Continuously monitors your computer for viruses.
XCOPY.EXE	Copies files (except hidden and system files) and directory trees.

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MS DOS 6.22 Commands

MS-DOS 6.22 Quick Reference