How to Open Command Prompt with a Keyboard Shortcut (Windows 8, 8.1, and 10)
This article explains the simple steps for opening Command Prompt via your keyboard. Press and hold the key.
Method 1 of 2:
Opening a Regular Command Prompt Window
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Picture 1 of How to Open Command Prompt with a Keyboard Shortcut (Windows 8, 8.1, and 10) Press and hold the ⊞ Win key. -
Picture 2 of How to Open Command Prompt with a Keyboard Shortcut (Windows 8, 8.1, and 10) Press and hold the X key. -
Picture 3 of How to Open Command Prompt with a Keyboard Shortcut (Windows 8, 8.1, and 10) Release the two keys. A context menu should appear in the lower-left corner of your screen, just above the StartPicture 4 of How to Open Command Prompt with a Keyboard Shortcut (Windows 8, 8.1, and 10) -
Picture 5 of How to Open Command Prompt with a Keyboard Shortcut (Windows 8, 8.1, and 10) Press the C key. -
Picture 6 of How to Open Command Prompt with a Keyboard Shortcut (Windows 8, 8.1, and 10) Begin using the Command Prompt. Type a command into the Command Prompt window and hit ↵ Enter to initiate it.
Method 2 of 2:
Opening an Administrator Command Prompt Window
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Picture 7 of How to Open Command Prompt with a Keyboard Shortcut (Windows 8, 8.1, and 10) Press and hold the ⊞ Win key. -
Picture 8 of How to Open Command Prompt with a Keyboard Shortcut (Windows 8, 8.1, and 10) Press and hold the X key. -
Picture 9 of How to Open Command Prompt with a Keyboard Shortcut (Windows 8, 8.1, and 10) Release the two keys. A context menu should appear in the lower-left corner of your screen, just above the StartPicture 10 of How to Open Command Prompt with a Keyboard Shortcut (Windows 8, 8.1, and 10) -
Picture 11 of How to Open Command Prompt with a Keyboard Shortcut (Windows 8, 8.1, and 10) Press the A key. -
Picture 12 of How to Open Command Prompt with a Keyboard Shortcut (Windows 8, 8.1, and 10) Provide confirmation in the User Account Control window if prompted. You might need to type the password to an administrator account. Then click or tap Yes at the bottom of the window to continue. -
Picture 13 of How to Open Command Prompt with a Keyboard Shortcut (Windows 8, 8.1, and 10) Begin using the Command Prompt. Type a command into the Command Prompt window and hit ↵ Enter to initiate it.
Update 04 March 2020
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