How to do “diff -r” of UNIX in Windows Cmd Prompt?

Question

How do I compare two directories on cmd prompt of Windows m/c? I want equivalent of diff -r of UNIX.

Answer 1

You can use windiff util included in Windows from NT version and up. Just run 'windiff' and a graphic tool will pop up.

File -> Compare directories

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa266122(VS.60).aspx

This article describes how to use it from command line. Great benefit of this tool is that it is already included and you don't need to download and install anything.