How to open Command Prompt / CMD in Windows 10

What is CMD or Command Prompt?
CMD also knows as Command Prompt. Command Prompt is a command-line interpreter application for Windows operating systems. It's used to execute commands. CMD used to perform advanced administrative functions, and troubleshoot or solve certain kinds of Windows issues.

How to open Command Prompt / CMD?

• Open Command Prompt using a search bar.

1. Click on a search bar on your Windows 10 PC.
2. Then type CMD.
3. Here you can simply click on Command Prompt to open it or you can run it with administrator privileges.

• Open Command Prompt using RUN Box

1. Press Windows + R button to open Run box.
2. In run box type CMD.
3. Press enter and it will open Command Prompt.

• Open Command Prompt using Explorer Window.

1. Open My Computer or any folder.
2. In address bar type CMD.
3. Press enter key it will open Command Prompt.

• Open Command Prompt using Task Manager.

1. Right-click on the taskbar and click on Task Manager.
2. Click on File then select Run new task.
3. In Create New Task box type CMD and press ok button.

How can I open a cmd window in a specific location?

Simply follow the 3rd method open the specific folder and open Command prompt using the explorer window. or you can try the below method.

1. Open the specific folder where you want to open the Command prompt.
2. Press and hold the Shift key on the keyboard and press the Right Mouse button.
3. You will see the option Open Command Window Here.
4. Click on the and it will open a Command prompt in the same location.

Also, Check out our video tutorial How to open Command Prompt / CMD in Windows 10 on YouTube https://youtu.be/5Bair3iOeo0.