Command-line / Command Prompt / CMD Commands
The commands sent to the Windows Command Prompt are commonly referred to as "Command-line commands.", "Command Prompt commands", or “CMD commands”.
Command-line commands text-based instructions that users enter into the Windows Command Prompt (cmd.exe
) to interact with the operating system, perform tasks, and execute various operations.
Windows Command Prompt
The Windows Command Prompt, also known as cmd.exe or cmd, is the default command-line interpreter for the Microsoft Windows
How to Open the Windows Command Prompt
Enter windows key+S on your keyboard.
Enter cmd in the search field.
To run the command prompt:
with standard user rights, click Command Prompt.
with administrator rights, right-click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.