How to Open Command Prompt/cmd for All Windows versions
How to Open Command Prompt/cmd for All Windows versions
Command Prompt
is a powerful command-line tool in Windows that allows users to execute various commands for troubleshooting, automation, and system management. Here we use it to launch our ssh -p <login cred>.
Let's see how we can quickly open Command Prompt on different Windows versions:
For Windows 11
Method 1
1) Press the Windows/start icon,

2) Type Command Prompt or cmd and select the best match.
3) Open the application to launch the cmd.
Method 2
- Press Win + S to open the search bar.
- Type Command Prompt or cmd and select the best match
For Windows 10
- To open the Windows Command Prompt in Windows 10 is to look in its Start menu folder.
- Open the Start menu, select the Windows System folder from the list
- Then choose Command Prompt from the folder group.
For Windows 8
Method 1
- Press the Windows key (or click the Start button).
- Type cmd (you don’t need to click anywhere, just start typing).
- Select Command Prompt from the search results.
Method 2
- On the Start screen, swipe up from the bottom or right-click anywhere.
- Select All apps to open the Apps screen.
- Navigate to Windows System and click Command Prompt.
For Windows 7
- Click the Start button.
- Type cmd in the Search box.
- Press Enter or click Command Prompt from the results.
Method 2
- Click Start > All Programs > Accessories.
- Select Command Prompt.
Works on All Versions
- Using the Run Dialog Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type cmd and press Enter to launch Command Prompt instantly.

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