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Command Prompt is a built-in Windows tool for running commands. You can open it in several ways depending on your Windows version and preference.
Windows 11 or Windows 10 – Using Search
Click the Start menu or press the Windows key.
Type cmd in the search bar.
Select Command Prompt from the results.
Quick visual guide for Windows 11 search method:Windows 10 – From Start Menu Folder
Click the Start menu.
Scroll to the Windows System folder.
Select Command Prompt.
Windows 11 or Windows 10 – Using Run Dialog
Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.
Type cmd and press Enter.
Windows 11 or Windows 10 – From Task Manager
Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
Select File > Run new task.
Type cmd and click OK (check “Create this task with administrative privileges” to run as admin).
Windows 8 or 8.1 – From Apps Screen
Click the Start button and swipe up or click the down arrow to open the Apps screen.
Scroll to the Windows System section.
Select Command Prompt.
Windows 7, Vista, or XP – From Start Menu
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