Windows CMD Hacking Commands

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CMD (Command Prompt) is a powerful tool that comes pre-installed with every version of Microsoft's Windows operating systems, starting from as far back as MS-DOS. It serves as an alternative to more modern graphical user interfaces like PowerShell and provides users with direct access to the underlying system.

In this article, we'll dive into some useful CMD hacking commands for advanced users who want to dig deeper into their Windows setup.

What Is CMD?

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CMD stands for Command Prompt (or 'Command.com' in older versions of MS-DOS). Simply put, it's a text-based interface that allows you to enter instructions directly into your computer. These instructions are called 'commands,' which can range from simple tasks like navigating folders to complex system-wide changes.

To access the CMD on Windows 10 or later:

1. Press `Win + R` simultaneously.

2. Type `cmd`.

3. Hit Enter.

Commonly Used Commands

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Here are some basic commands that every advanced user should know how to use in their toolbox:

### 1: List All Running Processes

The Tasklist command is used to view all processes currently running on your system, including the process ID (PID), name, and priority. To list only the first few lines of output, add `> more` at the end.

```bash

tasklist > more

```

### 2: Kill a Process

To terminate an application or service by its PID:

```bash

taskkill -pid

```

Replace `` with actual process ID you want to kill. Be careful when using this command, as it permanently ends the specified task without warning.

### 3: Get Current Date and Time

Use `date` followed by `/T` for a more human-readable format:

```bash

date /t

```

### 4: Display Disk Space Usage

The `df` equivalent in CMD is `fsutil`. To display disk space usage statistics, type the following command.

```bash

fsutil.exe df /

```

### 5: Set Environment Variables

To set a new environment variable called MY_VAR with value 'Hello World', use:

```bash

setx MY_VAR Hello World

```

You can view all existing variables by simply typing `echo %MY_VAR%`.

Advanced Commands for Advanced Users Only!

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The following commands are intended only for advanced users who know exactly what they're doing and understand the potential risks involved.

### 1: Disable UAC (User Account Control)

Warning: Disabling UAC permanently will greatly increase your system's vulnerability to malware attacks. Use with extreme caution!

```bash

net localgroup Administrators /add

regedit.exe 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GroupPolicy Objects{Guid}\Machine\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Run'

'cmd.exe /c reg add HKCU\\software\\policies\\microsoft\\windows\\currentversion\\group policy objects {guid} \\machine\\software\\policies\\microsoft\\windows\\gpedit.dll /v 'EnforceUACOnBoot' /t REG_DWORD /f 0 & exit'

```

Replace `` with the actual username you want to add.

### 2: Enable/Disable Windows Defender

To enable:

```bash

net.exe localgroup Administrators /add

regedit 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsClient\\Antivirus'

'RealtimeScanEnabled'=dword00000001

'AAM\{Guid}\StateMachineState'='On'

sc config WmpService start=auto & sc start wfp

net localgroup Administrators /add

regedit 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsClient\\Antivirus'

'RealtimeScanEnabled'=dword00000001

'AAM\{Guid}\StateMachineState'='On'

wmpns.exe -startuahlp32

sc config windefend start=

net stop wfp

setx HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\M Microsoft \WindowsClientAntivirus 'RealtimeScanEnabled 0'

```

To disable:

```bash

reg add HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce /f -v ''

& net localgroup Administrators /delete && reg delete HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\

Microsoft\WindowsClientAntivirus /y

sc config wfp start=

net stop windefend

setx HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRunOnce ''

& net localgroup Administrators /delete && exit

```

Remember: Always back up your system before attempting any modifications to critical registry keys or services.

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In conclusion, CMD hacking commands are essential tools for advanced users who want full control over their Windows setup. By understanding these basic and advanced command-line utilities, you'll be able to perform complex tasks with ease while also gaining a deeper appreciation for the underlying mechanics of your operating system.

So next time you're stuck or need more flexibility than what graphical interfaces offer, remember that there's always CMD waiting for you in the background!