System command

cd command

Display or change the current directory; /d can change the drive as well.

Availability: Microsoft Learn command reference spanning Windows client and Windows Server releases; some entries are legacy, role-specific, optional-feature or interactive subcommands.中文

Documented syntax

cd [/d] [<drive>:][<path>]
cd [..]

The linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.

Examples

Example usage for cd.

cd /d C:\Windows\System32

Parameters, options and clauses

Option / clause	Description
`/d`	Change both the current directory and drive.
`<drive>:<path>`	Set the destination directory; without a path, display the current directory.
`[..]`	Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context.
`/?`	Display command help or the supported command-line usage.

Safety note

Review a command and its target before running it. Commands that alter files, services, accounts, disks, permissions or databases may be difficult to reverse. Test in a safe environment and keep backups.

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