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• Method 1 of 3: Using the Start menu

This wikiHow teaches you how to open the command window in Windows. You can open the command window (the command prompt) from your Start menu or from any folder in File Explorer. You can also use the Windows "Run" function.

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Method 1 of 3: Using the Start menu

1. Open your computer's Start menu. Click on the Windows icon Type cmd or command prompt. After opening the Start menu, type this to search the menu items. "Command Prompt" will appear as the top search result.
   • You can also find the command prompt manually from the Start menu.
   • "Command Prompt" is in the folder Systemfolder in Windows 10 & 8, and in the folder accessories under "All Programs" in Windows 7, Vista & XP.
2. click on Right click on the Start menu Find "Command Prompt" in the context menu. It is usually located between "Computer Management" and "Task Manager" in the Power User menu.
   • If you right-click on a folder instead of the Start menu, you'll see Open command window here in the context menu.
3. click on Press ⊞ Win+R. on your keyboard. Hold down the Windows key on your keyboard and press the "R" key. This will open "Run" in a new pop-up window.
   • You can also To carry out in the Start menu.
4. Type cmd in the "Run" window. This function opens the command window.
5. click on OK in the "Run" window. The entered command will now be executed and the command prompt will open in a new window.