Command Prompt Window

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.

Start menu Run

Go to run in the start menu and type cmd in the Window that appears. Now press OK and the command prompt will be opened.

Installing quick access methods

Add an option to open a Command Prompt Window to your right-click menus.
Works for both WinXP/Vista.

Cmd Here Powertoy

Adds a open command window here option to the folder's context menu.

Install Microsoft's: Cmd Here Powertoy

Registry Import

A quick Registry import.

• 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.

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Prompt

Command Prompt

Error Codes

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