4 Ways to Open Command Prompt in Windows 10

By Michael | Last Updated January 03, 2024

In this article, you can learn how to easily and quickly open Command Prompt in Windows 10 computer by use of four methods. You can choose either one to launch compand prompt and execute command lines.

Video guide on how to open Command Prompt in Windows 10:

How to Open Command Prompt in Windows 10

Way 1: Open the program in Start Menu.

Click the lower-left Start button to open the Start Menu, input cmd in the empty box and tap Command Prompt in the results.

Way 2: Turn on Command Prompt by search.

Tap the Search button on the taskbar, type cmd in the search box and choose Command Prompt on the top.

Way 3: Open Command Prompt from Quick Access Menu.

Press Windows+X, or right-click the bottom-left corner to open the menu, and then select Command Prompt on it.

Way 4: Open the app through Run.

Open the Run dialog using Windows+R hotkeys, enter cmd and tap OK. After that, you will get the command prompt window and execute command lines.

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