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dir: Show the contents of the current directory, including hidden ones.
$ dir /A
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The command "dir /A" is used in the Windows Command Prompt to display the files and folders in a directory, including hidden files and folders.
Here's a breakdown of each component of the command:
- "dir" is short for "directory" and is a command used to list the files and folders in a directory.
- "/A" is an option or a switch that modifies the behavior of the "dir" command. In this case, the "/A" option stands for "display files with specified attributes". It tells the command to show files that have specific attributes assigned to them, such as hidden files.
Combining "dir" with the "/A" option allows you to see all the files and folders in a directory, including those that are marked as hidden.
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.