How to Open Terminal in Windows
This wikiHow teaches you how to open the Command Prompt terminal window, using a Windows PC. You can open the Command Prompt from your Start menu or from any folder in the File Explorer. You can also use the Windows Run feature. Open your...
Method 1 of 3:
Using the Start Menu
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Open your computer's Start menu. Click the WindowsHow to Open Terminal in Windows Picture 2
- Alternatively, you can click the search or Cortana button next to the Start menu icon.
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Type cmd or Command Prompt. After opening the Start menu, type this on your keyboard to search the menu items. Command Prompt will show up as the top result.- Alternatively, you can manually find Command Prompt on the Start menu.
- Command Prompt is in the Windows System folder on Windows 10 & 8, and in the Accessories folder under All Programs on Windows 7, Vista & XP.
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Method 2 of 3:
Using the Right-Click Menu
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- You can also just press ⊞ Win+X on your keyboard to open this menu.
- Alternatively, you can right-click on any folder to start Command Prompt from a specific directory.
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Find "Command Prompt" on the right-click menu. It's usually located between "Computer Management" and "Task Manager" on the Power User Menu.- If you right-click on a folder instead of the Start menu, you will see Open command window here on the right-click menu.
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Method 3 of 3:
Using the Run Tool
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Press ⊞ Win+R on your keyboard. Hold down the Windows key on your keyboard, and press the "R" button. This will open the "Run" tool in a new pop-up window.- Alternatively, you can find and click Run on the Start menu.
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Type cmd in the Run window. This shortcut will open the Command Prompt terminal. - Click OK in the Run window. This will run your shortcut command, and open the Command Prompt terminal in a new window.

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