Windows 10 includes a tool to compare files, and here's how to use it.

Do you need to compare similar files for changes? Here's how on Windows 10 without third-party tools.

On Windows 10, "fc" is a command-line tool that comes built-in to the system, and it allows you to compare two similar files to determine how they changed over time. Usually, fc will be helpful for comparing simple text files, determining the changes made to a script, detecting if a file has been modified, and similar scenarios.

The tool can compare two similar files or the newest version against all the other files in the same location. And it includes options to examine the changes at the text level, or in Unicode, ASCII, or binary mode.

In this Windows 10 guide, you will learn steps to use the fc tool to compare files with Command Prompt.

How to compare files with the fc command on Windows 10

To compare files with the fc command tool, use these steps:


Open Start.
Search for Command Prompt, right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option.
Type the foll...