In Windows XP or Windows 2000, the Cmdcons folder is used by the Recovery Console, a tool for fixing system problems or implementing a restore point. The Cmdcons folder may be added during OS installation, or by some antivirus programs, such as ComboFix.

Operating system terms, Windows 2000, Windows XP

If you find this folder on your computer’s hard drive, you should not delete it, as it is essential in the Recovery Console’s functioning properly.

  • How to create a Windows restore point.
  • How to restore Windows to an earlier copy.
  • How to delete a Windows restore point.
  • How to regain computer hard drive space.