How to Open the Command Prompt in Windows

Open the Charms bar's search feature., Search for Command Prompt., Open Command Prompt., Right click the Start button to open its context menu. , Open Command Prompt.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Open the Charms bar's search feature.

    Press ⊞ Win+S on your keyboard. , Type cmd. , Click the first result to open Command Prompt with low-level privileges.

    Right click the first result and click Run as administrator to open Command Prompt with administrative privileges. ,, Click Command Prompt to open Command Prompt with low-level privileges.

    Click Command Prompt (Admin) to open Command Prompt with administrative privileges.
  2. Step 2: Search for Command Prompt.

  3. Step 3: Open Command Prompt.

  4. Step 4: Right click the Start button to open its context menu.

  5. Step 5: Open Command Prompt.

Detailed Guide

Press ⊞ Win+S on your keyboard. , Type cmd. , Click the first result to open Command Prompt with low-level privileges.

Right click the first result and click Run as administrator to open Command Prompt with administrative privileges. ,, Click Command Prompt to open Command Prompt with low-level privileges.

Click Command Prompt (Admin) to open Command Prompt with administrative privileges.

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