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cmd: Start an interactive shell session with command [e]xtensions enabled or disabled.
$ cmd /e:${select}
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The command "cmd /e:${select}" is a command to run the "cmd" (Command Prompt) program with a specific flag/option "/e" and a variable placeholder "${select}".

Here's an explanation of the different components:

  1. "cmd": It is the executable name of the Command Prompt program on Windows.

  2. "/e": This is a flag or option that modifies the behavior of the Command Prompt. However, the specific functionality of the "/e" flag is not standard for the Command Prompt, so it may be custom to a specific system or script.

  3. "${select}": This is a variable placeholder. The actual value of the variable could be defined elsewhere in the script or program. In this command, the value of the "${select}" variable is passed as an argument to the Command Prompt, potentially influencing its behavior during execution.

Overall, without specific context or further information, it is difficult to determine the exact purpose or result of this command.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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