NirCmd for Windows

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Key Details of NirCmd

Get some command-line utilities on your desktop.
Last updated on January 11, 2019
There have been 6 updates
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Clean (it’s extremely likely that this software program is clean)

Editors’ Review

Download.com staffJanuary 11, 2019

NirCmd lets you do a lot on your computer without taking your hands off the keyboard or calling up a dialog or program interface. It's a command-line utility, but don't be put off by the "old" tech -- expert users know it's still the fastest way to do things. A full Help file makes NirCmd easy for new users to learn, too.

Pros

Copy to Registry: During setup, NirCmd offers to copy itself to the Windows Registry, so you don't have to type "nircmd.exe" each time. You can just copy nircmd.exe to any folder in the PATH environmental variable.

Fast typing: Fast-fingered typers will love NirCmd's ability to do a lot of things you'd otherwise have to take your hands off the keyboard and move to the mouse to do.

Example commands: NirCmd's product page lists lots of example commands for doing everything from opening and closing your CD drive's door to writing and deleting Registry values.

Showerror: The optional showerror parameter will display an error message if a command fails to execute. Many other syntax options are listed, including special string sequences.

Cons

Unfamiliar: The command line is so unfamiliar to today's PC users that it can be confusing and even intimidating. NirCmd can help dispel the mystery of the command line, but it may still prove too daunting to less-experienced users.

Bottom Line

With so many potential uses, NirCmd is certainly worth a try.

What’s new in version 2.75

Version 2.75 has added etitle option to the find parameter of win command.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: August 12, 2013

Latest update: January 11, 2019

Version: 2.75

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows XP
Windows 2003
Windows 2000
Windows 98
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows 10
Windows ME
Windows 8
Windows 95

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 27,365

Downloads Last Week: 2

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User Reviews

4/5

8 User Votes

I have only used it to open cd tray.
sonnyboy66January 2, 2015
Pros
so far it works great. It makes it easy to open the cd tray and keeps me from reaching ove to my pc and push the little button, a good little program.
Cons
I have not used any other option so I can only say good things about it for now so I have no Cons
Summary
A great little program and I only wish that i,d had it long ago.
I can finally set the volume on Windows 7!
fred_66fMarch 17, 2013
Pros
This program allows me to set the volume on Windows 7 to a reasonable level. Windows 7 is to loud when using USB speakers. You can try to adjust using the Mixer, but the Adobe Flash volume always resets when using Firefox or Google Chrome. You end up with videos that blast you with volume every time. The command I use for low volume is "nircmd.exe setsysvolume 75".
Cons
The low volume setting is lost when you adjust the volume using the Windows volume control. You might want to add an icon to your desktop to get it back.
Summary
To set your volume to a low level, create a batch file in the directory where you put NirCmd called "LowVolume.bat". The volume can be set from 0 to 65535, but anything around 50 or under seems to be the same as zero. The command I use is "nircmd.exe setsysvolume 75". You can then put a shortcut to this batch file in your Startup folder in the Start menu so that it runs every time you boot up.
Excellent program that I have been using for years.
RVDabaJanuary 18, 2013
Pros
Very powerful, easy to use and understand (excluding retard tom.piper). It runs error free daily on many of my customer PCs -customers love the features I have tuned for their benefit.
Cons
None that I can think of.
Summary
Excellent tool
MicroTestJune 3, 2012
Pros
No installation required.Many options available.I often take screenshots or make video screen captures - wanted a tiny tool that can hide my usually "littered" desktop.Created 2 new shortcuts with the following command lines. First shortcut=> C:\Windows\nircmd.exe win hide class progman Second shortcut=> C:\Windows\nircmd.exe win show class progman
Cons
An excellent toll doesn't have cons......
Summary
Recommendable program for everyone who doesn't want to have bloated software to execute simple functions.Feel sorry for the guy who gave this nifty program only 1 star because he clearly doesn't understand what this program is capable of and I feel also sorry for the programmer who spent so much time in developing good free software and then only to be thumbed down by - let's say it the nice way - "inexperienced" users.....
Does what I wanted it to
mvan231June 9, 2011
Pros
able to shut off my monitor on my laptop without a hassle. Great utility for many people to have
Cons
hard to use if you don't know how to use windows command prompt
Summary
worked great for me and it can work great for you too!
Does nothing -- literally
tom.piperMay 28, 2011
Pros
quick download
Cons
There are two executables. One presents a pop-up: "copy to windows directory" or "OK". OK is the same as close. The other .exe just blinks and goes away.
Summary
But wait; there's help! It's in the form of a .chm (compiled HTML). This opens a window in Firefox that says Navigation canceled. Same result with IE. Useless.
WORKS WELL
RON ANTINORAMarch 4, 2010
Pros
WORKS WELL
Cons
NONE AQSD OF YETY
Summary
WORKS WELL
Rare function capability. Works well so far.
danindenverApril 2, 2009
Pros
Lots of opttions. I've tried only two functions, so far, but it worked perfectly. It has many potential uses. I'm now able to turn my monitor off from my keyboard (with a bat file). I plan to use the shutdown feature, also.
Cons
McAwfulee flagged this as a PUP (potentially unwanted program), but I was able to restore it.
Summary

Developer’s Description

Get some command-line utilities on your desktop.

NirCmd is a small command-line utility that allows you to do some useful tasks without displaying any user interface. By running NirCmd with simple command-line option, you can write and delete values and keys in the Registry, write values into INI file, dial to your internet account or connect to a VPN network, restart windows or shut down the computer, create shortcut to a file, change the created/modified date of a file, change your display settings, turn off your monitor, open the door of your CD-ROM drive, and more.