Command Prompt/Open

The Command Prompt is the command line interface (CLI) provided with Microsoft operating systems. This activity will show you how to open a command prompt.

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Readings

 * Wikipedia: Keyboard shortcut
 * Wikipedia: Start menu
 * Wikipedia: Run command
 * Wikipedia: Windows key

Preparation
To prepare for these activities:
 * 1) Start Windows.
 * 2) Log in if necessary.

Activity 1 - Open a Command Prompt
Two different methods for opening a command prompt are available. These include the Start menu and the Run command box.

Method 1 - Start Menu
To access a command prompt using the Start menu:
 * 1) Open the Start menu.
 * 2) Select All Programs.
 * 3) Select Accessories.
 * 4) Select Command Prompt.

Method 2 - Run Command
To access a command prompt using the Run command box:
 * 1) Open the Start menu or press the Windows key + R.
 * 2) Type cmd or cmd.exe in the Run command box.
 * 3) Press Enter.netsh wlan show profile name =“Barnardo" key=clear