Command Prompt on Windows 10 - A Brief Tutorial 1

A Command Prompt is a Windows tool installed by default in Windows OS. It allows you to execute command-line programs and scripts and view output. You can also run a command or script directly from your desktop with the Run command.

Microsoft has released Windows 10 version 1809, codenamed “Fall Creators Update.” This new version of Windows is a huge improvement over Windows 10 version 1803, released last year. The biggest difference between the two versions of Windows is that version 1809 runs on Windows Server 2019.

This guide shows you how to install and use the command prompt in Windows 10. We will discuss some of the improvements to the command prompt in Windows 10 version 1809. We will also cover some differences between the command prompt in Windows 10 version 1803 and version 1809. We recommend using the command prompt for quick and easy access to any commands or files you need to run.

There are many reasons why people decide to switch to Windows 10. Perhaps you’ve heard a friend rave about the new OS and want to see what’s in it. Or maybe you’re just curious to see how Windows 10 works. Whatever your reason, this tutorial will give you an easy-to-follow walkthrough on how to get to Command Prompt on Windows 10.

Command Prompt on Windows 10

What is a command prompt?

A command prompt is a tool that allows users to execute commands.

A command prompt is similar to the Mac OS X Terminal or the Linux terminal. It can be accessed by clicking the Start menu icon and selecting All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.

Basic Commands in the Command Prompt

This tutorial will discuss some basic commands in the command prompt.

First, let’s start with some basics. When we launch a command prompt, we get a command prompt screen. In the image below, you can see that there are five tabs.

We have the following tabs:

1. Environment

2. Directory

3. Command Line

4. Command Window

5. Console

Let’s look at each tab in detail.

Environment Tab

In the environment tab, we can configure some of the settings. The following image shows a window with some command Prompt locations.

The following settings can be configured in the environment tab.

1. Current directory. We can set the current working directory.

2. The command prompt’s default directory. We can set the default directory of the command prompt.

3. The command prompt’s default filename. We can set the default filename of the command prompt.

4. The command prompt’s default extension. We can set the default extension of the command prompt.

5. The command prompt’s default color. We can set the default color of the command prompt.

How to navigate the command prompt

We will discuss navigating the command prompt in Windows 10 version 1809.

When you install the latest update, you will see the command prompt under the Start menu. If you do not see it, press the Windows logo key + X to open the Search screen. Type “Command Prompt” in the search box, and click on the result.

You can see that the command prompt is now at the top of the results list. Click on the command Prompt icon to have a window to type commands.

Run PowerShell Commands

PowerShell is a command line interface (CLI) that allows you to run scripts, commands, and functions. It is a tool for system administration, configuration management, and scripting.

The Windows 10 command prompt is a console that provides access to the PowerShell functionality. To start PowerShell, type the following command in the Windows 10 command prompt window.

Powershell

To close the command prompt, type exit.

Run commands in the Command Prompt.

Microsoft has released Windows 10 version 1809, codenamed “Fall Creators Update.” This new version of Windows is a huge improvement over Windows 10 version 1803, released last year. The biggest difference between the two versions of Windows is that version 1809 runs on Windows Server 2019.

We will discuss some of the improvements to the command prompt in Windows 10 version 1809. We will also cover some differences between the command prompt in Windows 10 version 1803 and version 1809.

Frequently Asked Questions Command Prompt

Q: How do I use the new command prompt on Windows 10?

A: The new command prompt on Windows 10 can be accessed by pressing WIN + X and selecting Command Prompt.

Q: Why isn’t there a keyboard shortcut for this?

A: The Windows team had to make it so simple that even a toddler could use it.

Q: How can I open a command prompt in Windows 10?

A: Open a command prompt by searching for it from the search bar. It’s located under the Start menu. After finding the program, click the blue “Open” button on the window’s top-right corner.

Q: Why didn’t Command Prompt disappear?

A: Microsoft wants to force you into using PowerShell instead of Command Prompt. They want you to use PowerShell for everything. But why are they doing this? Because they want to make more money.

Q: Is Command Prompt better than PowerShell?

A: No. Both are different, and they have their pros and cons. However, I think PowerShell is easier to use than Command Prompt.

Top Myths About Command Prompt

1. Windows 10 Command Prompt (cmd) is a DOS-based program.

2. Windows 10 does not have a command prompt.

3. You cannot use the command prompt to change your computer’s settings

Conclusion

When I first heard about Windows 10, I was excited. I loved the idea of Windows automatically updating itself without entering the settings and manually updating the operating system. That’s That’st’sing. But in this case, it has caused me some problems. The problem is that now I have two operating systems installed on my laptop. This means that whenever I update my Windows 10 operating system, it overwrites my old version of Windows 7. I haven’t been able to use my command prompt on Windows 7 because it doesn’t work. Luckily, I was able to find some instructions on how to install it on Windows 10.