HELP: Provides Help information for Windows commands.

The `HELP` command in Windows Command Prompt is used to display help about a specific command. Here are some examples: Example 1: Show help for a specific command:

HELP YOU

Description: This command displays help for the `DIR` command. You will receive information about the usage and options of this command. Example 2: Show general help:

HELP

Description: If you specify `HELP` without a specific command, this will display a list of available commands in the command prompt. You can then use `HELP` followed by a command to get specific help. Example 3: Show help for the `COPY` command:

HELP COPY

Description: This command displays help for the `COPY` command. You will get detailed information about the options and syntax of this command. Example 4: Show help for the `MKDIR` command:

HELP MKDIR

Description: Help for the `MKDIR` command is displayed here. You'll learn how to create directories and what options are available. Example 5: Show help for the `IPCONFIG` command:

HELP IPCONFIG

Description: This command displays help for the `IPCONFIG` command, which provides network configuration information. It is important to note that not all commands provide detailed help information via `HELP`. Some commands can display their specific help information by using options like `/?`, for example `DIR /?` or `COPY /?`. These options often display a shorter summary of command syntax and options. The `HELP` function is a useful tool to quickly get information about the various commands in the Command Prompt and understand the correct syntax.

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Provides help information for Windows XP commands.

HELP [command]

    command - displays help information on that command.

There are a few points to note when using the `HELP` command in the Windows Command Prompt: 1. Command specific help: `HELP` prints information for the specified command. So if you need specific information about a particular command, just type `HELP` followed by the command name, e.g. E.g. `HELP DIR` or `HELP COPY`. 2. General Help: If you type `HELP` without a command name, it will display a list of available commands. You can then use `HELP` followed by a command name to get specific help. 3. Commands without `HELP` support: Not all commands have extensive `HELP` support. Some commands can only display basic syntax via `/?`, such as: E.g. `DIR /?` or `COPY /?`. Other commands may display a brief description when used without a command name, but may not provide detailed help. 4. Alternatives: Some commands may provide more extensive documentation via external documentation sources or third-party websites. In such cases, it makes sense to check official documentation or other online resources. 5. Command argument options: The `HELP` output often contains information about the available options and command arguments of a particular command. This is particularly useful when you want to understand the exact syntax of a command. 6. Combination with /? Option: Some commands support the `/?` option as an alternative to `HELP`. For example: `DIR /?` displays help for the `DIR` command.

    YOU /?
    

7. Readability of Help: Help information is often text-based. You can scroll through the information by using the scroll bar in the Command Prompt. If the output is too large, it may be helpful to redirect the information to a file to read in a text editor.

    HELP > Help.txt
    

8. Language Dependency: The help information is displayed in the language of the Windows installation. If you want a different language, your Windows installation should be configured accordingly. Overall, `HELP` is a useful tool to get quick access to basic information about the available commands in the Command Prompt. However, it is important to note that more detailed or specific information may be found in official Microsoft documentation or other specialized resources.