Directions differ between Windows versions.
SeeWhat Version of Windows Do I Have?if you’re not sure.
Select theStartmenu(the Windows icon) on the taskbar, or press theWindows key.
SelectCommand Promptfrom the list.
If you’re using the latest version of Windows 11, Command Prompt will open withinTerminal.
We have acomplete list of Windows Command Prompt commands.
Open theStart menu, select theWindows Systemfolder from the list, and then chooseCommand Promptfrom the folder group.
Open Command Prompt Using Power User Menu
One more method is through thePower User Menu.
You might see PowerShell options in the Power User Menu instead of Command Prompt.
Terminal is the replacement in Windows 11.
Select theWindowsStartbutton and then swipe up to show theAppsscreen.
Swipe or scroll to the right on the Apps screen to locate theWindows Systemsection heading.
you’re able to now execute whatever command you should probably run.
Open theStartMenuin the bottom-left corner of the screen.
Go toAll Programs>Accessories.
ChooseCommand Promptfrom the list of programs.
To do this, entercmdinto the command-line interface.
However, the older and very similar MS-DOS Prompt does.
This program is located in the Start menu and can be opened with thecommandrun command.
FAQ
punch in the commandcdfollowed by a space and the name of the folder tochange directories.
Instead of Command Prompt, Mac owners use a program called Terminal.
Alternatively, go into Finder and pop kick open the/Applications/Utilitiesfolder to find it.
you could use the same keyboard shortcuts you use to copy/paste in other programsCTRL+CandCTRL+V.
On Mac, copy the text in another app, then go into Terminal and chooseEdit>Paste.
On Mac, right-hit the folder and selectNew Terminal at Folderfrom the menu.
Use thecdcommand to change directories in Command Prompt.
View the contents of a folder using thedircommand.
