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Command Prompt Mastery: Beginner to Advanced in 1 Hour
Rating: 4.1 out of 5(120 ratings)
3,359 students

Command Prompt Mastery: Beginner to Advanced in 1 Hour

Network troubleshooting, system diagnostics & automation. Learn commands IT pros use daily.
Created byKorey Sheppard
Last updated 6/2026
English
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What you'll learn

  • Master essential Command Prompt commands and syntax
  • Perform system administration tasks from the command line
  • Automate tasks with batch scripting and command sequences
  • Troubleshoot systems and diagnose network issues using command-line tools

Course content

1 section • 10 lectures • 58m total length

  • ComputerCavalry: Introduction0:37

    Explore command line basics, covering essential commands, the bases, and queries, with more topics to come.

  • ComputerCavalry: Command Prompt: Gather system information4:34

    Learn to use systeminfo, dxdiag, and msinfo32 to gather comprehensive hardware and software details of the local pc, including hostname, memory, and system model for accurate network assessments.

  • ComputerCavalry: Command Prompt IPCONFIG3:53

    Use ipconfig in the Windows administrator command prompt to view IPv4 address, default gateway, subnet mask, and MAC address, and explore switches like /all and /release.

  • ComputerCavalry: Command Prompt: PING and PATHPING11:19

    Learn how to use ping to test connectivity, verify IP configuration, and troubleshoot with pathping, which combines trace route and ping to locate where packet loss occurs.

  • ComputerCavalry: Command Prompt: NETSTAT6:42

    Explore how netstat displays listening ports, connections, and routing tables to show how your computer communicates over a network and why open ports matter for connectivity.

  • ComputerCavalry: Command Prompt: NSLOOKUP4:54

    Learn how nslookup maps IP addresses to domain names and reveals host and server information in interactive mode, for local and remote PCs and websites.

  • ComputerCavalry: Command Prompt: POWERCFG5:30

    Learn to use the powercfg energy command in an elevated Windows command prompt to analyze energy efficiency issues and generate a power efficiency diagnostic report.

  • ComputerCavalry: Command Prompt: QUERY5:23

    Learn to use the query command in Windows command prompt to view user sessions, session IDs, and remote logins on local and domain controller systems.

  • ComputerCavalry: Command Prompt: WMIC , DSQUERY , NETUSER8:54

    Master Windows command prompt techniques to gather user information with wmic, dsquery, and net user, verify logins and account status, and check the last password set.

  • ComputerCavalry: Command Prompt: HIDE YOUR PASSWORDS!6:57

    Demonstrates hiding passwords in plain sight by using the command prompt to embed a text file into an image, then extract and read it by changing extensions.

Requirements

  • Windows Operating System Access
  • Internet Connection
  • Basic Computer Literacy
  • No Programming Experience Require

Description

Command Prompt intimidates most people. But IT professionals know: the essential commands are simple and make you look brilliant.

Master network troubleshooting with IPCONFIG and PING. Extract system diagnostics with SYSTEMINFO. Automate repetitive tasks. Navigate files like a pro. Solve problems without clicking menus.

This separates casual users from actual IT professionals. You'll understand what IT people discuss, diagnose connectivity issues in seconds, fix common system problems, and automate boring tasks.

Perfect for beginners wanting to learn, IT Help Desk techs leveling up, or anyone feeling lost with their computer. Advanced users will discover commands they've never tried.

By the end, you'll diagnose issues command-line experts use, automate work that saves hours weekly, and feel genuinely competent in Windows. Step-by-step lessons make everything click. Real-world scenarios show why these commands matter. Start looking like the tech expert everyone calls for help.

Master essential, mid-level, and advanced commands, including:

  • Network troubleshooting: Diagnose connectivity issues with IPCONFIG, PING, and PATHPING.

  • System information: Extract detailed specs with WMIC and SYSTEMINFO.

  • File and process management: Navigate drives, create folders, and control running processes with ease.

  • Automation: Simplify repetitive tasks with powerful scripting techniques.

This course caters to all learning styles:

  • Bite-sized, 5-minute videos ensure focused learning and easy review.

  • Detailed explanations demystify even the most complex commands.

  • Rewatch any lesson as many times as you need for mastery.

  • No prior experience is required! Start your command prompt journey today.

By the end, you'll be able to:

  • Navigate the command prompt with confidence.

  • Troubleshoot common PC issues efficiently.

  • Automate tasks and boost your productivity.

  • Impress others with your hidden tech skills!

Don't miss out! Enroll today and unlock the full potential of your Windows PC. Share your experience with a review and join the community of command prompt masters!


Don't wait! Start building your future with ComputerCavalry.

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Who this course is for:

  • IT Support and Help Desk Staff
  • System Administrators
  • Windows Users and Power Users
  • Career Changers into IT

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