Coding With Fun
Home Docker Django Node.js Articles Python pip guide FAQ Policy

What does cmd stand for in cmd.exe?


Asked by Keyla Gilbert on Nov 30, 2021 FAQ



cmd.exe is the default command-line interpreter for the OS/2, eComStation, ArcaOS, Microsoft Windows (Windows NT family and Windows CE family), and ReactOS operating systems. The name refers to its executable filename. It is also commonly referred to as cmd or the Command Prompt, referring to the default window title on Windows.
Consequently,
Conhost.exe is required to run in order for Command Prompt to interface with Windows Explorer. One of its duties is to provide the ability to drag and drop files/folders directly into Command Prompt. Even third-party programs can use conhost.exe if they need access to the command line.
And, mmc.exe is the Microsoft Management Console application and is used to display various management plug-ins accessed from the Control Panel, such as the Device Manager. This program is a non-essential system process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.
In addition,
Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM.exe) is a command-line tool that can be 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 service a Windows image (.wim) or a virtual hard disk (.vhd or .vhdx).
Likewise,
MS-DOS and Windows command line find command. The find command allows you to search for text within a file. Although MS-DOS itself is not case-sensitive, when typing in the string that you are looking for with the find command, you'll need to make sure that you're using the correct case.