--- product_id: 114928751 title: "The Windows Command Line Beginner's Guide - Second Edition" price: "£2.05" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/114928751-the-windows-command-line-beginners-guide-second-edition store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # The Windows Command Line Beginner's Guide - Second Edition **Price:** £2.05 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Windows Command Line Beginner's Guide - Second Edition - **How much does it cost?** £2.05 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/114928751-the-windows-command-line-beginners-guide-second-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Windows Command Line Beginner's Guide gives users new to the Windows command line an overview of the Command Prompt, from simple tasks to network configuration. In the Guide, you'll learn how to: -Manage the Command Prompt, and see how the Command Prompt overlaps with Windows PowerShell -Copy & paste from the Windows Command Prompt. -Create batch files. -Remotely manage Windows machines from the command line. -Manage disks, partitions, and volumes. -Set an IP address and configure other network settings. -Set and manage NTFS and file sharing permissions. -Customize and modify the Command Prompt. -Create and manage file shares. -Copy, move, and delete files and directories from the command line. -Manage processes from the command line. -And many other topics. Review: Command Line Info Zero to Hero! - This book has been a big big help with taking the Google-Coursera IT course! While it may be a few years old, ALL the commands are current! I like the way the Commands are written in very readable print, not teeny tiny like some books! The book is very simple yet explicitly written. The commands are organized into well thought out chapters. The first chapter explains how to access the command line several different ways and how to add administrator privileges if needed and why you would use the commands. He also explains all the flags you commonly might add to the commands and why and how to access help features and how to check to see if commands worked! This Author knows his stuff! If you are taking IT courses, want to brush up on IT skills, or want to learn more about what goes on in the Window's background, I highly recommend this book! Excellent! His Ubuntu/Linux command line book is just as well written! Review: Useful for the beginner even with so many online resources available - Even with the plethora of online resources available for learning about the command prompt, the chance you will happen upon misinformation, inept or sparse explanations is a constant challenge. Jonathan Moeller, author of The Windows Command Line Beginner’s Guide, has taken time to research, experiment, contemplate and then write about certain useful commands in a way that is often lacking when simply surfing the web for answers. Perhaps it is the authors experience as a writer first and technologist second that makes this book far more readable than one might expect on a topic such as the command prompt. Moeller takes a fairly elementary approach suitable for beginners or those, such as myself, looking for a refresher and to help fill gaps in ones knowledge of the command prompt. The book covers all the basics from querying file directory information to more specific administrative tasks such as creating or deleting user accounts. The book is easy to follow; allowing the reader to test the various commands and their options before moving onto the next section. I was pleasantly surprised to find that Moeller also included an interesting bit about the history of the command prompt and Windows that helps to introduce the topic before delving into the details. As someone interested in data analytics, I was hoping to discover any ability the command prompt has in dealing with data integration tasks. This the book did not do, but it did provide a foundation in which every reader can take, apply to their own situation and then branch out into their respective areas of interest. My only criticisms are that the author fails to distinguish between command and cmd which is a fairly important first step for beginners. Also the inclusion of certain commands such as DISKPART might be considered questionable due to their potential danger especially for the unscrupulous beginner. I did happen upon one error in regards to the command COLOR which I would consider fairly easy to spot and wonder how the editor managed miss it. Regardless, I already e-mailed the author and I expect this will be fixed in subsequent versions. All in all, this book is a good starting point that covers most of the basics. You can't loose with this title especially at the current Kindle price of $0.99! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #253,858 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #1 in Windows Servers #4 in Windows Server Guides #6 in Windows | ## Images ![The Windows Command Line Beginner's Guide - Second Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61gGqyotUGL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Command Line Info Zero to Hero! *by G***D on July 2, 2018* This book has been a big big help with taking the Google-Coursera IT course! While it may be a few years old, ALL the commands are current! I like the way the Commands are written in very readable print, not teeny tiny like some books! The book is very simple yet explicitly written. The commands are organized into well thought out chapters. The first chapter explains how to access the command line several different ways and how to add administrator privileges if needed and why you would use the commands. He also explains all the flags you commonly might add to the commands and why and how to access help features and how to check to see if commands worked! This Author knows his stuff! If you are taking IT courses, want to brush up on IT skills, or want to learn more about what goes on in the Window's background, I highly recommend this book! Excellent! His Ubuntu/Linux command line book is just as well written! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Useful for the beginner even with so many online resources available *by P***K on May 9, 2015* Even with the plethora of online resources available for learning about the command prompt, the chance you will happen upon misinformation, inept or sparse explanations is a constant challenge. Jonathan Moeller, author of The Windows Command Line Beginner’s Guide, has taken time to research, experiment, contemplate and then write about certain useful commands in a way that is often lacking when simply surfing the web for answers. Perhaps it is the authors experience as a writer first and technologist second that makes this book far more readable than one might expect on a topic such as the command prompt. Moeller takes a fairly elementary approach suitable for beginners or those, such as myself, looking for a refresher and to help fill gaps in ones knowledge of the command prompt. The book covers all the basics from querying file directory information to more specific administrative tasks such as creating or deleting user accounts. The book is easy to follow; allowing the reader to test the various commands and their options before moving onto the next section. I was pleasantly surprised to find that Moeller also included an interesting bit about the history of the command prompt and Windows that helps to introduce the topic before delving into the details. As someone interested in data analytics, I was hoping to discover any ability the command prompt has in dealing with data integration tasks. This the book did not do, but it did provide a foundation in which every reader can take, apply to their own situation and then branch out into their respective areas of interest. My only criticisms are that the author fails to distinguish between command and cmd which is a fairly important first step for beginners. Also the inclusion of certain commands such as DISKPART might be considered questionable due to their potential danger especially for the unscrupulous beginner. I did happen upon one error in regards to the command COLOR which I would consider fairly easy to spot and wonder how the editor managed miss it. Regardless, I already e-mailed the author and I expect this will be fixed in subsequent versions. All in all, this book is a good starting point that covers most of the basics. You can't loose with this title especially at the current Kindle price of $0.99! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great guide for beginners! *by W***J on May 18, 2012* I rarely write reviews. However, I felt that the current reviews don't give this book justice. It is for absolute beginners that are clueless on many command line issues. It goes into basic details on many topics, it is an easy read, and it is incredibly cheap ($0.99 at the time of my purchase). It also provides a brief history of the topics that the book discusses in order to give the reader a better understanding of how some of the Windows conventions have come to be. Overall, this book has helped me very much on my journey to become a proficient programmer. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/114928751-the-windows-command-line-beginners-guide-second-edition](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/114928751-the-windows-command-line-beginners-guide-second-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-03*