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:

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Press and hold the ⊞ Win key.
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Press and hold the X key.
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Release the two keys. A context menu should appear in the lower-left corner of your screen, just above the Start

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button.
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Press the C key.
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Begin using the Command Prompt. Type a command into the Command Prompt window and hit ↵ Enter to initiate it.

Method 2 of 2:

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Press and hold the ⊞ Win key.
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Press and hold the X key.
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Release the two keys. A context menu should appear in the lower-left corner of your screen, just above the Start

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button.
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Press the A key.
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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.
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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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