How to Open the Command Prompt in Windows
This wikiHow teaches you how to open the Command Prompt program in Windows. There are several ways to do this, from simply searching in the Start menu to using a Run command. Keep in mind that some computers, such as school computers, will...
Method 1 of 3:
Searching for Command Prompt
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- If you're using Windows 8, instead place your mouse cursor in the top-right corner of the screen, then click the magnifying glass icon when it appears.
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Type command prompt into Start. The Start search bar is at the bottom of the Start window. Searching for Command Prompt here will look for Command Prompt. -
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Method 2 of 3:
Using the Run Program
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Open the Run program. Hold the ⊞ Win key and press the R key to open the Run window.- You can also right-click the Start icon (or press ⊞ Win+X) and then click Run to do this.
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Type cmd into Run. This is the command to open Command Prompt. -
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Click OK. Doing so runs the "cmd.exe" command, which opens Command Prompt.
Method 3 of 3:
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Scroll down to Windows System and click it. This folder will be near the bottom of the Start window. -
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