How to Open MS-DOS Command Prompt



MS-DOS TutorialLearn how to open and use the MS-DOS command prompt window.MS-DOS Command PromptTo learn how to use a MS-DOS command window, start here:How to Open a MS-DOS Command WindowHow to change directory (cd)How to list directory files (dir)List of MS-DOS CommandsThese are some of the more popular MS-DOS commands:cd : Change directory or display current directory path.cls : Clear the window.dir : Display list of contents of current directory.help : Display list of commands or help about a command.notepad : Run the Windows Notepad text editor.Click here for more commands ...See also: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)How to Open MS-DOS Command PromptTip: Bookmark this page, or print it outStep 1. Overview:Run cmd.exe or command.exeTo open a Microsoft MS-DOS command prompt shell window, first click the Windows Start menu (located at the very lower-left corner of your computer's desktop) and select "Run...".Then if you are using Windows XP or Vista or Windows 7, type cmd into the Run box and click "OK". You could also type cmd.exeOtherwise, if you are using an older version of Windows, type command into the Run box and click "OK". You could also type command.exeStep 2. The Window:After you click "OK", an MS-DOS command prompt window will appear. Depending upon which version of Windows you are using, the MS-DOS command window will look similar to these images:Step 3. Text/Background Colors:The standard window displays white text on a black background. This color combination may make text difficult to read. To make the window display black text on a white background, type the command: color f0 (that's the letter f followed by the digit zero 0). To go back to the standard of white text on a black background, type: colorStep 4. MS-DOS Commands:See the MS-DOS Commands index for a description of the commands that you can type into the MS-DOS command prompt window. The most common tasks are:Change directory (cd)How to list directory files (dir)Search file contents (find) / Search filenames (dir)Make a directory (md)Copy a file (copy) / Copy a directory (xcopy)Run Notepad text editor (notepad)Delete a file (del)Hide/unhide a file or directory (attrib)Show IP address (ipconfig)See also: MS-DOS Frequently Asked QuestionsSee also: MS-DOS CommandsTo close the window, either type exit and press Enter, or click the X button in the top-right of the window frame. ................
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