Here are 10 ways to open the Command Prompt in Windows 10:
- Using the Start Menu: Click on the Start menu, type “cmd” or “command prompt” in the search bar, and then click on the Command Prompt app from the search results.
- Using the Run Dialog Box: Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box, type “cmd” or “command prompt” in the search box, and then press Enter.
- Using the Power User Menu: Press the Windows key + X to open the Power User Menu, and then click on “Command Prompt” or “Command Prompt (Admin)”.
- Using File Explorer: Open File Explorer, navigate to the folder or location where you want to open the Command Prompt, hold down the Shift key, right-click on the folder or location, and then click on “Open command window here” or “Open PowerShell window here”.
- Using the Task Manager: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager, click on “File” in the top menu, and then click on “Run new task”. Type “cmd” or “command prompt” in the “Create new task” dialog box, and then click on “OK”.
- Using Cortana: Click on the Cortana search bar on the taskbar, type “cmd” or “command prompt” in the search box, and then click on the Command Prompt app from the search results.
- Using Command Prompt from Start Menu: Click on the Start menu, scroll down to “Windows System” folder and open it, click on the “Command Prompt” or “Command Prompt (Admin)”.
- Using Windows PowerShell: Click on the Start menu, search for “Windows PowerShell” in the search box, and then click on the Windows PowerShell app from the search results.
- Using Command Prompt from Taskbar: Right-click on the Command Prompt icon on the taskbar, and then click on “Command Prompt” or “Command Prompt (Admin)”.
- Using Command Prompt from Start Menu Tiles: Open the Start menu, locate the “Command Prompt” or “Command Prompt (Admin)” tile and click on it.