C. Command Line Program Reference

This appendix lists all the executable programs provided with Windows 7, Vista, and XP that can be used from the command line. Graphical user interface (GUI) programs, executable programs that operate only as system services, and programs that are otherwise not directly usable from the command prompt are (for the most part) not listed.

In the following sections, in the OS column,

X means the programs is available in Windows XP Professional.

V means the program is available in Windows Vista Ultimate edition.

7 means the program is available in Windows 7 Ultimate edition.

Lower-level editions of Windows might not include all these programs.

In addition, some Windows installations include extra programs not listed ...

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