100 Windows Advance/Hidden commands

100 lesser-known (hidden or advanced) Windows 10 commands — useful for IT professionals, power users, and system admins like yourself, Sanjay. These commands include cmd, PowerShell, Run, and control panel tools that are not commonly used but powerful for diagnostics, configuration, or system tweaks.

⚙️ System Tools & Settings (Hidden Commands)

Command	Description
compmgmt.msc	Computer Management
lusrmgr.msc	Local Users and Groups
secpol.msc	Local Security Policy
gpedit.msc	Group Policy Editor
perfmon	Performance Monitor
resmon	Resource Monitor
eventvwr	Event Viewer
msinfo32	System Information
cleanmgr /sageset:1	Advanced Disk Cleanup
control schedtasks	Task Scheduler
diskmgmt.msc	Disk Management
devmgmt.msc	Device Manager
services.msc	Services Tool
taskschd.msc	Task Scheduler
printmanagement.msc	Print Management
appwiz.cpl	Programs & Features
ncpa.cpl	Network Connections
sysdm.cpl	System Properties
inetcpl.cpl	Internet Properties
timedate.cpl	Date and Time settings

🧠 Advanced CMD Commands

Command	Description
whoami /user /groups /priv	Detailed current user info
wmic logicaldisk list brief	Quick drive overview
fsutil behavior query DisableDeleteNotify	Check SSD TRIM status
bcdedit	Boot configuration
powercfg /hibernate on/off	Enable/disable hibernation
sfc /verifyonly	Scan system files (read-only)
driverquery /v /fo list	Verbose driver info
net statistics workstation	System uptime & stats
schtasks /query	List all scheduled tasks
setx PATH	Permanently change environment variables

🌐 Network Hidden Tools

Command	Description
netsh wlan show drivers	Show wireless driver capabilities
netsh interface ipv4 show subinterfaces	Show network adapters
netsh winsock reset	Reset network stack
netsh int ip reset	Reset IP settings
net use * /delete	Disconnect all mapped drives
net session	Show shared session details
pathping <IP>	Ping + traceroute combo
nbtstat -n	Show NetBIOS names
net file	Open file shares remotely
netsh advfirewall firewall show rule name=all	Show all firewall rules

🔒 Security Commands

Command	Description
cipher /e /s:<folder>	Encrypt folder recursively
cipher /w:<drive>	Wipe deleted files securely
takeown /f <file>	Take file ownership
icacls <file> /grant <user>:F	Grant full access
net localgroup administrators <user> /add	Make user admin
auditpol /get /category:*	Audit policy overview
wevtutil qe Security	Query security event log
runas /user:<domain\user> <program>	Run as another user
secedit /export	Export security settings
taskkill /im explorer.exe /f	Kill and restart Explorer (UI refresh)

🧰 PowerShell Hidden Gems

Command	Description
Get-ComputerInfo	Full system info
`Get-Process	Sort-Object CPU -Descending`
Get-WindowsFeature	List Windows features
Get-EventLog -LogName System -Newest 10	System log view
Get-HotFix	List installed updates
Get-NetIPAddress	IP addresses list
Get-NetTCPConnection	All network connections
Test-Connection google.com	Ping via PowerShell
Start-Process "notepad" -Verb runAs	Run program as admin
Restart-Computer -Force	Reboot system

🔍 Hidden Control Panel Tools via Run Dialog

Command	Description
control	Open classic Control Panel
control printers	Printers & scanners
control keyboard	Keyboard settings
control mouse	Mouse settings
control userpasswords2	User accounts advanced
control folders	File Explorer options
control color	Personalization color
control desktop	Display settings
main.cpl	Mouse properties
intl.cpl	Region settings

🧪 Experimental/Diagnostic Tools

Command	Description
dxdiag	DirectX diagnostics
winsat formal	Run Windows System Assessment Tool
recoverydrive.exe	Create recovery USB
iscsicpl	iSCSI initiator
mblctr	Mobility Center
dcomcnfg	Component Services
syskey	(Legacy) Secure Windows logon
tabtip	On-screen keyboard
magnify	Magnifier tool
osk	On-screen keyboard alternative

🗃️ Bonus: Hidden File Commands

Command	Description
attrib +h <file>	Hide file
attrib -h <file>	Unhide file
dir /ah	View hidden files
takeown /r /d y /f <folder>	Take ownership recursively
mklink /d	Create symbolic folder link
forfiles /m *.log /d -7 /c "cmd /c del @file"	Delete logs older than 7 days