Short for Microsoft Disk Operating System, MS-DOS is a non-graphical command line operating system created for IBM compatible computers.

MS-DOS was first introduced by Microsoft in August 1981 and was last updated in 1994 with MS-DOS 6.22. Although the MS-DOS operating system is rarely used today, the command shell commonly known as the Windows command line is still widely used. Continue reading »

MS-DOS command list

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If you’re new to MS-DOS or the Windows command line, see: How to use the Windows command line (DOS).

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See the complete overview for a brief description on each of the following commands.

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