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fc: Compare files as Unicode text.
$ fc /u ${path\to\file1} ${path\to\file2}
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The command "fc /u ${path\to\file1} ${path\to\file2}" is used to compare the contents of two files, file1 and file2, and display the differences between them. Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "fc": It is the command used to compare files in Windows.
  • "/u": The "/u" option is used to perform a Unicode comparison, which means the command will compare the files character by character, considering Unicode characters.
  • "${path\to\file1}": This is the placeholder for the file path of file1. You need to replace "${path\to\file1}" with the actual file path of file1 in your system.
  • "${path\to\file2}": This is the placeholder for the file path of file2. Similarly, you need to replace "${path\to\file2}" with the actual file path of file2 in your system.

By executing this command with the correct file paths, you will get a detailed comparison of the two files, showing which lines or characters are different between them.

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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