Do you need to open the Command Line, Command Prompt, MS-DOS Prompt, or Terminal on your Windows based computer? There are a few ways to do this, depending upon the version of Windows you have installed.

TL;DR – Windows Key + R > Type “CMD” and Press Enter

Windows 9x/2000/ME/XP

• Start > Programs > Accessories > MS-DOS Prompt or Command Prompt
• Start > Run… Then Type “command” or “cmd” and hit enter or click “OK”
• Windows Key + R > Type “command” or “cmd” and hit enter or click “OK”

Windows Vista/7/8

• Start > Programs > Accessories > [Windows Systems] > Command Prompt
• Start > Run… Then Type “cmd” and hit enter or click “OK”
• Windows Key + R > Type “command” or “cmd” and hit enter or click “OK”
• To open the Command Prompt in particular Folder:
  • If you have the fold Open in the Windows Explorer (Read: You are looking in the folder).
  • Press and hold “Shift” while right click in the white space in the folder (do not select a file or folder).
  • Click “Open Command Window Here”, usually under “Paste”