Autocomplete in windows cmd prompt?
I know that we can autocomplete paths in cmd prompt. I just wanted to know if we can autocomplete commands in cmd prompt like we do in bash.
Can we make it search through a list of builtin commands and all executable(exe,bat,cmd etc..) files in the %PATH% when tab is pressed?
Or is there a shell-like software that is having this feature?
windows command-line autocomplete
asked Feb 28 '10 at 18:19
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I know that we can autocomplete paths in cmd prompt. I just wanted to know if we can autocomplete commands in cmd prompt like we do in bash.
Can we make it search through a list of builtin commands and all executable(exe,bat,cmd etc..) files in the %PATH% when tab is pressed?
Or is there a shell-like software that is having this feature?
windows command-line autocomplete
asked Feb 28 '10 at 18:19
asdfg
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Only in the current directory ...
– Rook
Feb 28 '10 at 18:37
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I know that we can autocomplete paths in cmd prompt. I just wanted to know if we can autocomplete commands in cmd prompt like we do in bash.
Can we make it search through a list of builtin commands and all executable(exe,bat,cmd etc..) files in the %PATH% when tab is pressed?
Or is there a shell-like software that is having this feature?
windows command-line autocomplete
asked Feb 28 '10 at 18:19
asdfg
1,49321222
I know that we can autocomplete paths in cmd prompt. I just wanted to know if we can autocomplete commands in cmd prompt like we do in bash.
Can we make it search through a list of builtin commands and all executable(exe,bat,cmd etc..) files in the %PATH% when tab is pressed?
Or is there a shell-like software that is having this feature?
windows command-line autocomplete
windows command-line autocomplete
asked Feb 28 '10 at 18:19
asdfg
1,49321222
asked Feb 28 '10 at 18:19
asdfg
1,49321222
asked Feb 28 '10 at 18:19
asdfg
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asked Feb 28 '10 at 18:19
asdfg
1,49321222
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asdfg
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Only in the current directory ...
– Rook
Feb 28 '10 at 18:37
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Only in the current directory ...
– Rook
Feb 28 '10 at 18:37
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Only in the current directory ...
– Rook
Feb 28 '10 at 18:37
Only in the current directory ...
– Rook
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PromptPal
Highly configurable, and provides full Windows-style editing, command completion, command history, syntax help, a tabbed interface and much more.
Syntax Help: As soon as a command is recognized, PromptPal displays helpful information about its parameters, switches and effects in a resizeable toolbar.
Add You Own Commands: If you have command line utilities that aren't recognized by PromptPal, that's no problem - it's easy to add them to PromptPal's collection.
$29.99 - 30 days trial
PowerShell
The new command shell and extensible automation engine from Microsoft does autocomplete commands.
It's native in windows 7 and Server 2008 R2.
Win + R > powershell > Enter
To install it on other windows: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968929
And for more ressources about it: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/scriptcenter/dd742419.aspx
Cygwin
A Linux-like environment for Windows. It consists of two parts:
- A DLL (cygwin1.dll) which acts as a Linux API emulation layer providing substantial Linux API functionality.
- A collection of tools which provide Linux look and feel.
And so, a bash shell that does autocomplete
There's also PowerCmd, It's a sort of GUI and not a shell replacement, so all the batch commands will be strictly the same.
It extends visually the autocomplete feature (but as far as I know, only with commands in the active directory). And it's a shareware: $29.95
edited Sep 13 '11 at 3:35
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answered Feb 28 '10 at 18:33
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Are you sure that powershell autocompletes commands.. I just tried it it didnt work for me... Can we make it work in xp? Thanx..
– asdfg
Feb 28 '10 at 18:57
@nsharish yes it does, and yes you can install it on xp, look at my updated answer
– fluxtendu
Feb 28 '10 at 19:04
Works for me here, I typed in 'disk' and hit tab and it cycled through a bunch of stuff that matched.
– Unfundednut
Feb 28 '10 at 19:07
powershell doesn't accepts the same commands as the command prompt I think.
– Jader Dias
Feb 28 '10 at 19:15
Yes.. Its working fine for powershell builtin cmdlets.. Only after the word is typed upto the hyphen.. I am not used to powershell cmdlets yet.. Thanx for a useful answer
– asdfg
Feb 28 '10 at 19:30
|
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You can use RegEdit to enable autocomplete on paths and files. Create a file called AutoCompleteChar.reg containing the following lines. Then invoke "regedit AutoCompleteChar.reg" to change autocomplete for paths and files to the tab (9) character. Works on Windows 10.
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftCommand Processor]
"CompletionChar"=dword:00000009
"PathCompletionChar"=dword:00000009
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PromptPal
Highly configurable, and provides full Windows-style editing, command completion, command history, syntax help, a tabbed interface and much more.
Syntax Help: As soon as a command is recognized, PromptPal displays helpful information about its parameters, switches and effects in a resizeable toolbar.
Add You Own Commands: If you have command line utilities that aren't recognized by PromptPal, that's no problem - it's easy to add them to PromptPal's collection.
$29.99 - 30 days trial
PowerShell
The new command shell and extensible automation engine from Microsoft does autocomplete commands.
It's native in windows 7 and Server 2008 R2.
Win + R > powershell > Enter
To install it on other windows: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968929
And for more ressources about it: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/scriptcenter/dd742419.aspx
Cygwin
A Linux-like environment for Windows. It consists of two parts:
- A DLL (cygwin1.dll) which acts as a Linux API emulation layer providing substantial Linux API functionality.
- A collection of tools which provide Linux look and feel.
And so, a bash shell that does autocomplete
There's also PowerCmd, It's a sort of GUI and not a shell replacement, so all the batch commands will be strictly the same.
It extends visually the autocomplete feature (but as far as I know, only with commands in the active directory). And it's a shareware: $29.95
edited Sep 13 '11 at 3:35
3498DB
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answered Feb 28 '10 at 18:33
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Are you sure that powershell autocompletes commands.. I just tried it it didnt work for me... Can we make it work in xp? Thanx..
– asdfg
Feb 28 '10 at 18:57
@nsharish yes it does, and yes you can install it on xp, look at my updated answer
– fluxtendu
Feb 28 '10 at 19:04
Works for me here, I typed in 'disk' and hit tab and it cycled through a bunch of stuff that matched.
– Unfundednut
Feb 28 '10 at 19:07
powershell doesn't accepts the same commands as the command prompt I think.
– Jader Dias
Feb 28 '10 at 19:15
Yes.. Its working fine for powershell builtin cmdlets.. Only after the word is typed upto the hyphen.. I am not used to powershell cmdlets yet.. Thanx for a useful answer
– asdfg
Feb 28 '10 at 19:30
|
show 4 more comments
PromptPal
Highly configurable, and provides full Windows-style editing, command completion, command history, syntax help, a tabbed interface and much more.
Syntax Help: As soon as a command is recognized, PromptPal displays helpful information about its parameters, switches and effects in a resizeable toolbar.
Add You Own Commands: If you have command line utilities that aren't recognized by PromptPal, that's no problem - it's easy to add them to PromptPal's collection.
$29.99 - 30 days trial
PowerShell
The new command shell and extensible automation engine from Microsoft does autocomplete commands.
It's native in windows 7 and Server 2008 R2.
Win + R > powershell > Enter
To install it on other windows: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968929
And for more ressources about it: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/scriptcenter/dd742419.aspx
Cygwin
A Linux-like environment for Windows. It consists of two parts:
- A DLL (cygwin1.dll) which acts as a Linux API emulation layer providing substantial Linux API functionality.
- A collection of tools which provide Linux look and feel.
And so, a bash shell that does autocomplete
There's also PowerCmd, It's a sort of GUI and not a shell replacement, so all the batch commands will be strictly the same.
It extends visually the autocomplete feature (but as far as I know, only with commands in the active directory). And it's a shareware: $29.95
edited Sep 13 '11 at 3:35
3498DB
15.7k114762
answered Feb 28 '10 at 18:33
fluxtendu
6,31152749
Are you sure that powershell autocompletes commands.. I just tried it it didnt work for me... Can we make it work in xp? Thanx..
– asdfg
Feb 28 '10 at 18:57
@nsharish yes it does, and yes you can install it on xp, look at my updated answer
– fluxtendu
Feb 28 '10 at 19:04
Works for me here, I typed in 'disk' and hit tab and it cycled through a bunch of stuff that matched.
– Unfundednut
Feb 28 '10 at 19:07
powershell doesn't accepts the same commands as the command prompt I think.
– Jader Dias
Feb 28 '10 at 19:15
Yes.. Its working fine for powershell builtin cmdlets.. Only after the word is typed upto the hyphen.. I am not used to powershell cmdlets yet.. Thanx for a useful answer
– asdfg
Feb 28 '10 at 19:30
|
show 4 more comments
PromptPal
Highly configurable, and provides full Windows-style editing, command completion, command history, syntax help, a tabbed interface and much more.
Syntax Help: As soon as a command is recognized, PromptPal displays helpful information about its parameters, switches and effects in a resizeable toolbar.
Add You Own Commands: If you have command line utilities that aren't recognized by PromptPal, that's no problem - it's easy to add them to PromptPal's collection.
$29.99 - 30 days trial
PowerShell
The new command shell and extensible automation engine from Microsoft does autocomplete commands.
It's native in windows 7 and Server 2008 R2.
Win + R > powershell > Enter
To install it on other windows: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968929
And for more ressources about it: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/scriptcenter/dd742419.aspx
Cygwin
A Linux-like environment for Windows. It consists of two parts:
- A DLL (cygwin1.dll) which acts as a Linux API emulation layer providing substantial Linux API functionality.
- A collection of tools which provide Linux look and feel.
And so, a bash shell that does autocomplete
There's also PowerCmd, It's a sort of GUI and not a shell replacement, so all the batch commands will be strictly the same.
It extends visually the autocomplete feature (but as far as I know, only with commands in the active directory). And it's a shareware: $29.95
edited Sep 13 '11 at 3:35
3498DB
15.7k114762
answered Feb 28 '10 at 18:33
fluxtendu
6,31152749
PromptPal
Highly configurable, and provides full Windows-style editing, command completion, command history, syntax help, a tabbed interface and much more.
Syntax Help: As soon as a command is recognized, PromptPal displays helpful information about its parameters, switches and effects in a resizeable toolbar.
Add You Own Commands: If you have command line utilities that aren't recognized by PromptPal, that's no problem - it's easy to add them to PromptPal's collection.
$29.99 - 30 days trial
PowerShell
The new command shell and extensible automation engine from Microsoft does autocomplete commands.
It's native in windows 7 and Server 2008 R2.
Win + R > powershell > Enter
To install it on other windows: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968929
And for more ressources about it: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/scriptcenter/dd742419.aspx
Cygwin
A Linux-like environment for Windows. It consists of two parts:
- A DLL (cygwin1.dll) which acts as a Linux API emulation layer providing substantial Linux API functionality.
- A collection of tools which provide Linux look and feel.
And so, a bash shell that does autocomplete
There's also PowerCmd, It's a sort of GUI and not a shell replacement, so all the batch commands will be strictly the same.
It extends visually the autocomplete feature (but as far as I know, only with commands in the active directory). And it's a shareware: $29.95
edited Sep 13 '11 at 3:35
3498DB
15.7k114762
answered Feb 28 '10 at 18:33
fluxtendu
6,31152749
edited Sep 13 '11 at 3:35
3498DB
15.7k114762
edited Sep 13 '11 at 3:35
3498DB
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edited Sep 13 '11 at 3:35
3498DB
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15.7k114762
answered Feb 28 '10 at 18:33
fluxtendu
6,31152749
answered Feb 28 '10 at 18:33
fluxtendu
6,31152749
answered Feb 28 '10 at 18:33
fluxtendu
6,31152749
6,31152749
Are you sure that powershell autocompletes commands.. I just tried it it didnt work for me... Can we make it work in xp? Thanx..
– asdfg
Feb 28 '10 at 18:57
@nsharish yes it does, and yes you can install it on xp, look at my updated answer
– fluxtendu
Feb 28 '10 at 19:04
Works for me here, I typed in 'disk' and hit tab and it cycled through a bunch of stuff that matched.
– Unfundednut
Feb 28 '10 at 19:07
powershell doesn't accepts the same commands as the command prompt I think.
– Jader Dias
Feb 28 '10 at 19:15
Yes.. Its working fine for powershell builtin cmdlets.. Only after the word is typed upto the hyphen.. I am not used to powershell cmdlets yet.. Thanx for a useful answer
– asdfg
Feb 28 '10 at 19:30
|
show 4 more comments
Are you sure that powershell autocompletes commands.. I just tried it it didnt work for me... Can we make it work in xp? Thanx..
– asdfg
Feb 28 '10 at 18:57
@nsharish yes it does, and yes you can install it on xp, look at my updated answer
– fluxtendu
Feb 28 '10 at 19:04
Works for me here, I typed in 'disk' and hit tab and it cycled through a bunch of stuff that matched.
– Unfundednut
Feb 28 '10 at 19:07
powershell doesn't accepts the same commands as the command prompt I think.
– Jader Dias
Feb 28 '10 at 19:15
Yes.. Its working fine for powershell builtin cmdlets.. Only after the word is typed upto the hyphen.. I am not used to powershell cmdlets yet.. Thanx for a useful answer
– asdfg
Feb 28 '10 at 19:30
Are you sure that powershell autocompletes commands.. I just tried it it didnt work for me... Can we make it work in xp? Thanx..
– asdfg
Feb 28 '10 at 18:57
Are you sure that powershell autocompletes commands.. I just tried it it didnt work for me... Can we make it work in xp? Thanx..
– asdfg
Feb 28 '10 at 18:57
@nsharish yes it does, and yes you can install it on xp, look at my updated answer
– fluxtendu
Feb 28 '10 at 19:04
@nsharish yes it does, and yes you can install it on xp, look at my updated answer
– fluxtendu
Feb 28 '10 at 19:04
Works for me here, I typed in 'disk' and hit tab and it cycled through a bunch of stuff that matched.
– Unfundednut
Feb 28 '10 at 19:07
Works for me here, I typed in 'disk' and hit tab and it cycled through a bunch of stuff that matched.
– Unfundednut
Feb 28 '10 at 19:07
powershell doesn't accepts the same commands as the command prompt I think.
– Jader Dias
Feb 28 '10 at 19:15
powershell doesn't accepts the same commands as the command prompt I think.
– Jader Dias
Feb 28 '10 at 19:15
Yes.. Its working fine for powershell builtin cmdlets.. Only after the word is typed upto the hyphen.. I am not used to powershell cmdlets yet.. Thanx for a useful answer
– asdfg
Feb 28 '10 at 19:30
Yes.. Its working fine for powershell builtin cmdlets.. Only after the word is typed upto the hyphen.. I am not used to powershell cmdlets yet.. Thanx for a useful answer
– asdfg
Feb 28 '10 at 19:30
|
show 4 more comments
You can use RegEdit to enable autocomplete on paths and files. Create a file called AutoCompleteChar.reg containing the following lines. Then invoke "regedit AutoCompleteChar.reg" to change autocomplete for paths and files to the tab (9) character. Works on Windows 10.
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftCommand Processor]
"CompletionChar"=dword:00000009
"PathCompletionChar"=dword:00000009
answered Dec 22 '18 at 18:04
BSalita
6553918
add a comment |
You can use RegEdit to enable autocomplete on paths and files. Create a file called AutoCompleteChar.reg containing the following lines. Then invoke "regedit AutoCompleteChar.reg" to change autocomplete for paths and files to the tab (9) character. Works on Windows 10.
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftCommand Processor]
"CompletionChar"=dword:00000009
"PathCompletionChar"=dword:00000009
answered Dec 22 '18 at 18:04
BSalita
6553918
add a comment |
You can use RegEdit to enable autocomplete on paths and files. Create a file called AutoCompleteChar.reg containing the following lines. Then invoke "regedit AutoCompleteChar.reg" to change autocomplete for paths and files to the tab (9) character. Works on Windows 10.
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftCommand Processor]
"CompletionChar"=dword:00000009
"PathCompletionChar"=dword:00000009
answered Dec 22 '18 at 18:04
BSalita
6553918
You can use RegEdit to enable autocomplete on paths and files. Create a file called AutoCompleteChar.reg containing the following lines. Then invoke "regedit AutoCompleteChar.reg" to change autocomplete for paths and files to the tab (9) character. Works on Windows 10.
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftCommand Processor]
"CompletionChar"=dword:00000009
"PathCompletionChar"=dword:00000009
answered Dec 22 '18 at 18:04
BSalita
6553918
answered Dec 22 '18 at 18:04
BSalita
6553918
answered Dec 22 '18 at 18:04
BSalita
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answered Dec 22 '18 at 18:04
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