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== Opening ==
== Opening ==
List of methods to open a command prompt window.
List of methods to open a command prompt window.
=== Cmd Here Powertoy  ===
 
 
=== Installing quick access methods ===
==== Cmd Here Powertoy  ====
There is a small utility from Microsoft that adds "open command window here" option to the folder's context menu.  
There is a small utility from Microsoft that adds "open command window here" option to the folder's context menu.  


Just install: '''[http://download.microsoft.com/download/whistler/Install/2/WXP/EN-US/CmdHerePowertoySetup.exe Cmd Here Powertoy ]'''
Just install: '''[http://download.microsoft.com/download/whistler/Install/2/WXP/EN-US/CmdHerePowertoySetup.exe Cmd Here Powertoy ]'''


=== Method 2 ===
==== Method 2 ====
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* Double-click on the '''addprompt.reg''' file you just saved.<br/>'''Note''' - This will modify the registry. Your anti-virus software might ask you to confirm the registry change. It is safe to allow it.
* Double-click on the '''addprompt.reg''' file you just saved.<br/>'''Note''' - This will modify the registry. Your anti-virus software might ask you to confirm the registry change. It is safe to allow it.


=== Method 3 ===
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=== Method 4 ===
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Revision as of 17:50, 12 November 2007

A window displayed on the desktop used to interface with the MS-DOS operating system. MS-DOS commands are typed at an entry point identified by a blinking cursor.

Useage

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List of tools where you'd use the CP

Opening

List of methods to open a command prompt window.


Installing quick access methods

Cmd Here Powertoy

There is a small utility from Microsoft that adds "open command window here" option to the folder's context menu.

Just install: Cmd Here Powertoy

Method 2

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  • Open Notepad.exe.
  • Copy and paste in the following text -
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\Command]
@="Command Prompt:"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\Command\Command]
@="cmd.exe /k cd %1"
  • Save the text file as addprompt.reg
  • Double-click on the addprompt.reg file you just saved.
    Note - This will modify the registry. Your anti-virus software might ask you to confirm the registry change. It is safe to allow it.

Method 3

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Method 4

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Prompt

Command Prompt

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