Launch a Command Prompt window

Oct 3, 2011 | Instructional, Q&A, Software/Applications

Q:How do I launch a command prompt?
A:

Windows Vista and Windows 7 launch a cmd.exe window differently than Windows XP did. With the introduction of Mac OS X and its UNIX underpinnings, even Macs can launch a command line. Click the tab below to see how each operating system launches a command line interface.

  1. Click the “Windows” menu (or it may be labeled “Start” if you have the Classic theme enabled on your system).
  2. Enter “CMD” in the search field right above the “Windows” Menu button. start > CMD (Windows Vista/7)
  3. A new CMD.EXE window will appear and you can run any command you desire.

  1. Click the “Start” menu and select the “Run” option.
  2. In the “Run” dialog box, enter “cmd”. Run CMD.EXE
  3. A new CMD.EXE window will appear and you can run any command you desire. CMD Window

  1. Double-click the “Terminal.app” application in the “/Applications/Utilities/” folder. /Applications/Utilities/Terminal.app
  2. A new Terminal window will appear and you can run any command you desire. Terminal Window

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