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dir — Basic Usage

Use dir for a standard administrative task.

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dir C:\Logs /s /b

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Windows 10/11 or Windows Server
Permissions
Varies by command
Last reviewed
2026-07-31

Examples

Basic Usage

Use dir for a standard administrative task.

dir C:\Logs /s /b

Original command

List files recursively.

dir C:\Logs /s /b

Common errors

Command not found

Confirm Windows 10/11 or Windows Server is installed and available in your current shell.