Abort a Command in CMD
To undo some action, we use CTRL + Z. But in case of command prompt. You can’t undo with CTRL + Z. To stop/abort a command from executing, simple press CTRL + C to stop it. However, this shortcut key can’t actions that are undoable example “format” and “chkdsk” commands. For detailed information on how to abort commands in cmd article click here
CTRL + C
or
Ctrl+ Pause/break
Command Prompt Hacks for Windows
The command prompt in Windows is equivalent to the terminal in Linux and Bash in MacOS. But the Windows command prompt comes with a wide range of customizable features.
Talking about the command prompt, let’s check out some interesting Tricks you can do in the Command prompt.
Table of Content
- 1. Encrypting the Files Using CMD
- 2. Customizing the CMD
- 3. Change the Font Style
- 4. Change the Prompt Text in CMD
- 5. Change the Title of CMD
- 6. Watch StarWars in CMD
- 7. Check the PC Battery Details in CMD
- 8. Check Command Prompt History
- 9. Abort a Command in CMD
- 10. View Computer’s Important Network Information
- 11. Clear Command Prompt Screen
- 12. Open CMD as an Administrator Automatically