Ohk i first though i will write a blog post but then i thought a quick update would be better off. Those stuck with windows and still want to feel linux try following.
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Conemu : console emulator with loads of features. : code.google.com/p/conemu-maximus5/
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if win 8 then classic shell is must have. : sourceforge.net/projects/classicshell/
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clink on conemu gives bash like history : clink.googlecode.com
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install cygwin and unixutils and put them on path. : cygwin.com/install.html & http://sourceforge.net/projects/unxutils/ (remember to install the complete cygwin utilities)
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download and configure sysinternal tools in your path. www.sysinternals.com
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total copy for realiable copy / move
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everything for quick file search : http://www.voidtools.com/
YMMV. i hope this most might help someone.