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--- technote:commandline [2021/01/12 00:04] – created Scott Cunliffe
+++ technote:commandline [2025/01/21 22:07] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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-====== Running Programs Using Windows Command Line ======
+====== Opening Windows Command Line Prompt ======
 Programs can be executed in Windows Command Line in standard or Administrator mode.
+There are several ways to open a Command Line Prompt depending on your computer setup and/or personal preferences.
 ===== Opening A Command Line Prompt =====
+{{cmd.png}}
+===== Open Command Prompt By The Start Menu =====
+Click Start.
+Scroll down and expand the ''Windows System'' folder.
+Click ''Command Prompt''
+To open with administrative privileges, right-click Command Prompt and choose ''Run as administrator''.
+{{cmd_menu.png}}
 ==== Open Command Prompt from File Explorer ====
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 Open File Explorer, and then navigate to the C:\Windows\System32 folder.
-Double-click the “cmd.exe” file or right-click the file and choose ''Run as administrator''.
+Double-click the ''cmd.exe'' file or right-click the file and choose ''Run as administrator''.
+{{cmd_sys32.png}}
 ==== Open Command Prompt from the Run Box ====
-Press Windows+R to open “Run” box.
+Press ''Windows+R'' to open ''Run'' box.
 Type ''cmd'' and then click ''OK'' to open a standard Command Prompt.
 Type ''cmd'' and then press ''Ctrl+Shift+Enter'' to open an administrator Command Prompt.
+{{cmd_windows.png}}
 ==== Open Command Prompt from the File Explorer Address Bar ====
-In File Explorer, click in the address bar to select it. Type ''cmd'' into the address bar and hit Enter.
+In File Explorer, click in the address bar to select it.
+Type ''cmd'' into the address bar and hit Enter.
+{{cmd_explorer.png}}
+{{tag> technote command cli reports}}