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The windows command prompt tag on WindowsForum.com covers practical command-line usage for Windows troubleshooting and data recovery. Recent discussions include using dir and copy commands to access files from an old Windows installation, such as recovering data from the Windows.old folder after an upgrade. Users share command syntax, error messages, and workarounds for common issues like missing files or permission problems. The tag is a resource for those who prefer the command prompt over graphical interfaces for tasks like file management, system inspection, and repair. It reflects real-world scenarios where command-line knowledge helps resolve Windows problems efficiently.
  1. saberman

    Strange Problem With Copy

    I am trying to recover some data from an old Windows system. Specifically the contents of the Windows\users\Public directory. I tried the following: C:\Temp>dir c:\windows.old\users\Public\* Volume in drive C is Local Disk Volume Serial Number is 36C9-2D4D Directory of...