To open the DOS command prompt on Windows 10, follow these steps:
- Click on the Start menu and search for "Run" to find the Run application.
- Once found, right-click on it and select Pin to taskbar or Pin to Start to add a shortcut.
- To open the Run dialog box, press Alt + F2.
- On Windows 10, the Run command can also be easily accessed by right-clicking on the Start button with the mouse, but on Windows 7, it is hidden by default as it has been replaced by the search box.
What can be done with DOS?
With DOS, you can perform various tasks, such as:
- CD: Allows you to change to another directory or display the name of the current directory.
- CHKDSK: Starts Scandisk and checks the status of a disk.
- Copy: Copies one or more files to a different location.
- DATA: Configures or displays the date.
How to open a file using DOS?
There are two methods to open a file with the command prompt:
- Move the file to the desired folder and then navigate to that folder using the cd command.
- Open the file directly in the command prompt.
To illustrate, use the cd command to move to the specific folder where the file is located. For example, cd C:UsersminiDesktop.
The purpose of the CD command
In the textual shells of Unix-like operating systems, the cd command changes the current directory of the shell from which it is executed.
How to return to the command prompt?
To return to the previous directory, type cd and press Enter. This command allows you to access the immediately superior directory. The home folder is in the documents directory where the command prompt returns.
How to navigate between directories?
Use the cd command to change the directory. To return to your home directory, type cd. To move to a specific directory, provide the path or directory name. Absolute or relative path names can be used.
Accessing DOS on Windows 10
To open the DOS command prompt on Windows 10, press the WIN and R keys simultaneously on your keyboard. The Run window will open. Now type cmd.exe and click OK.