The Command Prompt is one of the most popular and useful Windows commands. It is a text-based interface that allows you to perform administrative tasks on a Windows-based computer. In other words, it is an easy way to remote into your computer and control it from another device. It also displays a series of text commands that can be executed on the target computer. The Command Prompt is also where you can edit the System Configuration files and change various system settings. The Command Prompt is one of the most popular and useful Windows commands. It is a text-based interface that allows you to perform administrative tasks on a Windows-based computer. In other words, it is an easy way to remote into your computer and control it from another device. It also displays a series of text commands that can be executed on the target computer. The Command Prompt is also where you can edit the System Configuration files and change various system settings.
What is the Command Prompt?
The Command Prompt is a text-based interface that allows you to perform administrative tasks on a Windows-based computer. In other words, it is an easy way to remote into your computer and control it from another device. It also displays a series of text commands that can be executed on the target computer. The Command Prompt is also where you can edit the System Configuration files and change various system settings.
Command Prompt in Windows 11
You can also access the “Windows Registry” from the Command Prompt. This is where you can edit the System Configuration files and change various system settings. To open the “Windows Registry”, right-click on the Command Prompt and select “Run as Administrator” from the menu.
Use the “Command Prompt” option in Start Menu
The easiest way to launch the Command Prompt is to select it from the Start Menu. You can also right-click on the Command Prompt option and select Run as administrator to launch it as an administrator. Since it is a menu option, you can also add it to the Quick Access Menu.
Use the “Power User” menu in Start Menu
The second way to launch the Command Prompt is to right-click on the Start button and select PowerUser. This option is only visible if you are an advanced user with administrative privileges on the computer. If you are having issues with a program running in the Command Prompt, try using this option to launch it as an administrator.
Switch to “Advanced Mode”
The Advanced Mode option is only available on the Windows 10 Professional version. Switch to this mode by pressing the Windows key + X and select Command Prompt (advanced), then type in the commands you would like to run.
For example, to shut down the computer, type in the following command and press Enter:
Customize the Command
Customizing the Command Prompt is very easy. Just go to Start > Type custom in the search bar and select the Settings option. From here, you can add additional shortcuts, change the text size, and more.
Customizing the Command Prompt
Adding a new shortcut is easy. Just right-click on the Command Prompt icon and select Create New > Shortcut. Next, type the command you want to add as a shortcut and hit Finish.
For example, if I wanted to add a shortcut that would open MyUknownFolder, I would right-click on the Command Prompt icon and select Create New > Shortcut. Next, I would fill in the path to the unknownfolder.txt file (for example, “C:\users\john\unknownfolder.txt”) and press Finish. Now, whenever I right-click on the Command Prompt icon and select Create New > Shortcut, I will see the new option to open “C:\users\john\unknownfolder.txt”.
Create a “Windows 10 USB Drive” and set it as the default OS
One of the most useful features of the Command Prompt in Windows 10 is the ability to create a “Windows 10 USB Drive” and set it as the default operating system. You can use a “Windows 10 USB Drive” to boot a computer that does not have access to the internet. You can create a “Windows 10 USB Drive” using the following procedure.
Wrapping up
Once you are able to launch the Command Prompt as an administrator and customize it to your liking, you will be able to perform all of your administrative tasks with ease. The Command Prompt is one of the most useful tools in Windows and can be used for almost anything. From taking a backup of your computer to troubleshooting problems, the Command Prompt is a great place to start.