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.

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

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

Error Codes

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