The Diruse CMD command is a Windows command line tool used to display the disk usage statistics of a given directory. It is a part of the File Operations and Directory Management CMD Commands, which are used to manage files and directories on a Windows computer. Diruse is used to display the total number of files, the total size of the files, and the total number of bytes used by the files in a given directory.
Purpose of the Diruse CMD Command
The primary purpose of the Diruse CMD command is to provide an easy way to view the disk usage statistics of a given directory. It is useful for system administrators and other users who need to monitor the disk usage of a directory. This command can be used to quickly identify which files and directories are taking up the most disk space, and can help to identify potential disk space issues.
Syntax and Options of the Diruse CMD Command
The syntax of the Diruse CMD command is as follows:
- diruse [drive:] [path] [options]
The drive: option is used to specify the drive to be used. The path option is used to specify the directory to be used. The options option is used to specify any additional options. The available options are as follows:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| /S | Recursively displays the disk usage statistics of all subdirectories. |
| /A | Displays the disk usage statistics of all files, including hidden files. |
| /D | Displays the disk usage statistics of directories only. |
| /F | Displays the disk usage statistics of files only. |
Examples of the Diruse CMD Command
The following are some examples of how the Diruse CMD command can be used:
- To display the disk usage statistics of the current directory:
- diruse
- To display the disk usage statistics of the C:\Windows directory:
- diruse c:\windows
- To display the disk usage statistics of all subdirectories of the C:\Windows directory:
- diruse c:\windows /s
- To display the disk usage statistics of all files in the C:\Windows directory, including hidden files:
- diruse c:\windows /a
- To display the disk usage statistics of all directories in the C:\Windows directory:
- diruse c:\windows /d
- To display the disk usage statistics of all files in the C:\Windows directory:
- diruse c:\windows /f
Conclusion
The Diruse CMD command is a useful tool for system administrators and other users who need to monitor the disk usage of a directory. It can be used to quickly identify which files and directories are taking up the most disk space, and can help to identify potential disk space issues. The syntax of the Diruse CMD command is easy to understand, and the available options provide a great deal of flexibility in how the command can be used.