If your computer is running Windows 11, you might want to try Windows Terminal. Windows Terminal allows you to issue various commands to your computer, reminiscent of the old days!
Windows Terminal supports all the basic command line commands and can be launched from the Start menu. Search for Terminal and right-click on the program icon, selecting Run as administrator to take full advantage of it.
Once you open Windows Terminal, you can enter commands to do various things on computer . Type the commands and press Enter.
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1. Shut down your computer after a certain amount of time
shutdown /s /t 600
You can easily shut down your computer from theStart, but Windows Terminal lets you schedule a shutdown. The above command will shut down (“/s”) instead of restarting, after a time (“/t”) of 600 seconds. You can adjust the time as you see fit.
Another handy option is “shutdown -r -o” (without the quotes), which restarts (“-r”) the computer and launches the “Advanced Start Option menu”, which can help with troubleshooting.
2. Information about your system
systeminfo
The “systeminfo” command gives all the basic information about your system, such as the Windows 11 version and CPU model, the amount of installed RAM and storage space, all active network connections, etc.
3. See a visualization of the folders
tree
Type “tree” in Windows Terminal and press Enter. You’ll see a visual representation of your folders and subfolders. You can also include a drive and folder path (e.g. “C:\Programs\”) to focus on a specific area of the drive, and use the “/f” flag to see the files listed along with the folders.
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4. View the tasks being performed
task list
With the “tasklist” command, you can see information similar to what the Task Manager. If you see that an application is taking up too much of system , you can close it.
5. Get advanced networking information
netstat
Use “netstat” in Windows Terminal to see all the devices your computer is connected to (use Ctrl+C to stop).
6. Network troubleshooting
ipconfig /flushdns
The “ipconfig” command is used to troubleshoot networking issues. Used alone, it will display router . Combined with the “/flushdns” flag, it resets the connections between your computer and the websites you visit (via the DNS server), which is helpful when websites are not loading properly.
7. Check your Windows 11 drive for errors
chkdsk
The “chkdsk” command in Windows Terminal checks your system disk for errors and may fix some of them.
There are also various flags you can use with this command. By itself it checks for errors, but adding “/r” will fix those errors and recover important data. Use “chkdsk /?” to see other options.
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8. Check Windows 11 System Integrity
sfc /scannow
This command also helps in troubleshooting. It checks the integrity of key operating system files and applies the necessary fixes.
In conclusion, Windows Terminal can be very useful. Ordinary users, developers, and professionals can use it to improve their workflow.
Source: www.theverge.com
