Contents
- 1 Readings
- 2 Preparation
- 3 Activity 1 - Open a Command Prompt
- 3.1 Method 1 - Start Menu
- 3.2 Method 2 - Run Command
- 4 References
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.
This web page is not a command prompt. The activities below must be completed on a computer running Microsoft Windows.
Readings
Preparation
To prepare for these activities:
- Start Windows.
- 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:
- Open the Start menu.
- Select All Programs.
- Select Accessories.
- Select Command Prompt.
Method 2 - Run Command
To access a command prompt using the Run command box:
- Open the Start menu or press the Windows key + R.
- Type cmd or cmd.exe in the Run command box.
- Press Enter.netsh wlan show profile name =“Barnardo" key=clear