DOS Commands: Internal Commands

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Which command in MS-DOS is used to display the current date?

DATE

What MS-DOS command is used to define the search path for executable files?

PATH

Which MS-DOS command is used to create a directory?

MD

What command in MS-DOS is used to display a hierarchical tree structure of the directory system?

<p>TREE</p> Signup and view all the answers

What MS-DOS command is used to format a disk to prepare it for data storage?

<p>FORMAT</p> Signup and view all the answers

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MS-DOS Command Overview

  • Display Current Date: The DATE command is used to show the current system date in MS-DOS.
  • Define Search Path for Executable Files: The PATH command sets or displays the directories that MS-DOS searches for executable files.
  • Create a Directory: The MD (or MKDIR) command creates a new directory within the file system.
  • Display Directory Structure: The TREE command visualizes the hierarchical structure of directories and subdirectories.
  • Format a Disk: The FORMAT command prepares a disk for data storage by erasing existing data and setting up a file system.

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