PowerCmd is a modern and sleek Windows-like GUI replacement to Command Prompt that allows you to run multiple consoles within a single tabbed window. You can easily organize prompt windows, use Windows style text editing behavior, auto-log, highlight keywords, configure font and colors, customize a toolbar for frequently used commands or tools, very nice full screen mode, and get much more functionalities.

Version 1.3 build 526 has new features: Integrated to Shell. Command line parameter supported: /C or /K: carry a command, /P path . Watch environment variables. Command history window by F7. Filtered command history window by F8. Transparency. More configurable. Usability: Allow\Disallow multiple instances. Autocomplete files and directories by "\"- Escape to clear current input. Add shortkey to QuickLaunch Tools. Drag and Drop file or directory directly. Put current tab title on the main window title.

Editor's review of PowerCmd

This tool enhances your command prompt with an easy-to-use Windows GUI-style interface. PowerCMD's interface contains multiple command prompt consoles in tabs. You can easily configure the display fonts, and colors. It's just as easy to configure window placement with options to run multiple consoles in vertical, horizontal, row, and grid forms.

To really speed up working with the program, PowerCMD's auto-complete feature quickly displays applicable folder and file names as you type. It takes little time or trouble to change items on the toolbar. For users who work with command windows and other programs simultaneously, you can simply add a quick-launch button on the toolbar with a few clicks. PowerCMDs log, export to text, and minimize to tray features are simple solutions to daily needs.

If there was anything we didn't like with PowerCMD, it was the inability to leave Autocomplete enabled. Reselecting it was only a mouse click, but it was an irritating extra step that could have been avoided. Still, power users who spend a lot of time using DOS commands will find this program handy and efficient.