How to Open Command Prompt (CMD) in Windows 11?

Command Prompt is quite essential for your computer as it controls your computer. It makes the execution of tasks easier for you. This tool has been an integral part of your computer since the very beginning, and it still is irrespective of the Windows version you use.

Command Prompt is quicker and offers many tools that are not present in the graphic interface and therefore is considered more potent than the conventional GUI method. Now many approaches can be used to access Command Prompt on your computer, which will help you know all about them.

There are a few easy methods to open Command Prompt on Windows 11:-

Through the Run command box
Via File Explorer

Using Windows Search
From Start Menu
Via WinX menu

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How to launch Command Prompt on Windows 11 through Windows Search?

Step 1: Find the Search icon in the taskbar, and type the following in the search box:-

CMD

Step 2: Now, click on the Command Prompt app to open it In the available search results.

How to open Command Prompt on Windows 11 from Start Menu?

Step 1: Click on the Windows logo on the taskbar to open the toolbar.

Alternatively, press the Windows key from the keyboard.

Step 2: In the Search box at the Start menu, type Command Prompt. From the left side pane, click on the Command Prompt, or in the right-side pane, click on the Open. You can use any of the options to access Command Prompt.

How to open Command Prompt on Windows 11 from the WinX menu?

Step 1: Launch the WinX menu by simultaneously pressing Windows + X keys. Or, right-click on the Start button from the taskbar to go to the Win+X menu.

Step 2: Next, click on the Windows Terminal or Windows Terminal (Admin). Windows Terminal opens at PowerShell by default. So, go to the Command Prompt from the available options by clicking on the down-arrow button beside the plus (+) sign.

Once you complete the above steps, Command Prompt will be open in the same window but a separate tab.

How to access Command Prompt on Windows 11 from the Run dialog box?

Step 1: First, press Windows + R keys simultaneously to open the Run dialog box.

Step 2: Once the Run dialog box opens, type CMD and press Enter or click OK to open the Command Prompt window.

How to launch Command Prompt on Windows 11 from File Explorer?

Step 1: To begin, open File Explorer by pressing Windows + E keys simultaneously on the keyboard. You can also click on its icon on the taskbar.