System command

exit command

Exit the command interpreter or return from a batch script with an exit code.

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

exit [/b] [<exitcode>]

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 exit.

exit /b 0

Example from the linked Microsoft Learn article. Check its paths, targets and availability before adapting it.

exit

Parameters, options and clauses

Option / clauseDescription
/bExit the current batch script instead of the command interpreter.
<exitCode>Set the process or batch return code.
/?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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