10 Useful Windows 11 Commands
Windows 11 is the latest operating system from Microsoft, and it comes with a host of new features and improvements over its predecessor, Windows 10. One of the key aspects of Windows 11 is its command line interface, which allows users to perform various tasks quickly and efficiently. In this blog post, we will discuss 10 useful Windows 11 commands that every user should know.
1. winget upgrade
The winget upgrade command is used to check for available updates for all installed apps and software on your Windows 11 machine. To use this command, open the command prompt and type the following:
winget upgrade
This will list all the apps and software that have available updates. To update all the apps and software at once, you can use the --all option as follows:
winget upgrade --all
This command will update all the apps and software to their latest versions.
2. Get-Help
The Get-Help command in Windows PowerShell provides all necessary details about the command’s syntax and its uses. For example, if you need help with the Get-Process command, you can type:
Get-Help Get-Process
This will display detailed information about the Get-Process command, including its syntax, description, and examples.
3. ipconfig
The ipconfig command is used to display all current TCP/IP network configuration values and refreshes the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Domain Name System (DNS) settings. To use this command, open the command prompt and type:
ipconfig
This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway for all adapters. Additionally, you can use the /flushdns option to flush the DNS resolver cache:
ipconfig /flushdns
And the /renew option to renew the DHCP configuration:
ipconfig /renew
4. sfc /scannow
The sfc /scannow command is used to scan and repair missing or corrupted system files on your Windows 11 machine. To use this command, open the command prompt as an administrator and type:
sfc /scannow
This will initiate a scan of the system files and repair any corrupted or missing files.
5. DISM
The Deployment Image Service and Management Tool (DISM) is used to service and prepare Windows images, including those used for Windows PE, Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE), and Windows Setup. DISM can be used to repair Windows images, Windows Setup, and Windows PE. To use the DISM command to repair the Windows image, open the command prompt as an administrator and type:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
This will repair the Windows image on your machine. Additionally, you can use the /CheckHealth option to check whether the image has been flagged as corrupted:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
6. shutdown
The shutdown command is used to shut down or restart your Windows 11 machine. To use this command, open the command prompt and type:
shutdown /s /t 0
This will shut down your machine immediately. To restart your machine, you can use the /r option as follows:
shutdown /r /t 0
This will restart your machine immediately.
7. chkdsk
The chkdsk command is used to check the integrity of your file system and fix any file system errors. To use this command, open the command prompt as an administrator and type:
chkdsk /f
This will check and repair any file system errors on your machine. Additionally, you can use the /r option to locate and recover information from bad sectors:
chkdsk /r
8. netstat
The netstat command is used to display all active network connections and listening ports. To use this command, open the command prompt and type:
netstat
This will display a list of all active network connections and listening ports. Additionally, you can use the -a option to display all active TCP connections and the TCP and UDP ports on which the computer is listening:
netstat -a
9. tasklist
The tasklist command is used to display a list of all running processes on your Windows 11 machine. To use this command, open the command prompt and type:
tasklist
This will display a list of all running processes along with their process ID (PID). Additionally, you can use the /svc option to display the services hosted in each process:
tasklist /svc
10. gpupdate
The gpupdate command is used to update Group Policy settings on your Windows 11 machine. To use this command, open the command prompt as an administrator and type:
gpupdate /force
This will update all Group Policy settings on your machine.
Conclusion
These are just a few of the many useful Windows 11 commands available. By familiarizing yourself with these commands, you can make the most out of your Windows 11 experience and perform various tasks quickly and efficiently. Remember to always open the command prompt as an administrator when necessary to execute certain commands.