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Unit 2: DOS Commands — Fundamentals of IT & Computers Notes

Unit II — DOS Commands

DOS commands are text-based instructions typed at the command prompt (C:>). They are divided into Internal Commands (built into COMMAND.COM, always available) and External Commands (separate .EXE or .COM files on disk, available only if the DOS directory is in the path).

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Internal Commands

These commands reside in COMMAND.COM and are available immediately after DOS loads.

Command	Syntax	Description
DIR	`DIR [path] [/P] [/W]`	Lists files and directories. `/P` = pause per page; `/W` = wide format
CD	`CD [path]`	Changes current directory. `CD..` = go up one level
MD	`MD dirname`	Creates a new directory (Make Directory)
RD	`RD dirname`	Removes an empty directory (Remove Directory)
COPY	`COPY source dest`	Copies files from source to destination
DEL	`DEL filename`	Deletes a file
REN	`REN oldname newname`	Renames a file
TYPE	`TYPE filename`	Displays contents of a text file on screen
CLS	`CLS`	Clears the screen
DATE	`DATE`	Displays or sets the system date
TIME	`TIME`	Displays or sets the system time
VER	`VER`	Displays the DOS version
VOL	`VOL`	Displays the disk volume label
PATH	`PATH [directories]`	Sets or displays the command search path
PROMPT	`PROMPT [text]`	Changes the command prompt appearance
SET	`SET variable=value`	Sets or displays environment variables
ECHO	`ECHO message`	Displays a message; used in batch files

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External Commands

These are separate program files (.EXE or .COM) stored in the DOS directory.

Command	Description
FORMAT	`FORMAT C:` — Formats a disk; erases all data
DISKCOPY	Copies an entire floppy disk to another
CHKDSK	Checks disk for errors and reports disk/memory status
XCOPY	Extended copy; can copy directories and subdirectories
ATTRIB	Changes file attributes (Read-only, Hidden, Archive, System)
FDISK	Partitions a hard disk
SORT	Sorts input data alphabetically
FIND	Searches for a text string within files
MORE	Displays output one screen at a time (pipe: `DIR	MORE`)
LABEL	Creates or changes disk volume label
TREE	Displays directory structure graphically
EDIT	Opens the DOS text editor
DEBUG	Low-level debugging tool

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Batch Files

A batch file (.BAT) is a text file containing a series of DOS commands that execute sequentially when the file is run.

Example batch file GREET.BAT:

@ECHO OFF
ECHO Hello, Welcome to DOS!
DATE
DIR C:```

Running `GREET` at the prompt executes all commands in sequence.

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### Internal vs External — Quick Reference

| Feature | Internal | External |
|---|---|---|
| Location | In COMMAND.COM | Separate .EXE/.COM file on disk |
| Availability | Always available | Only if file exists on path |
| Examples | DIR, CD, COPY, DEL | FORMAT, XCOPY, CHKDSK |

> **Key Takeaway:** Internal commands (DIR, CD, COPY, DEL, CLS) are always available and are the most exam-relevant. External commands (FORMAT, CHKDSK, XCOPY) require the corresponding file. Batch files automate command sequences. Memorise at least 10 internal and 5 external commands with their syntax.