Sometimes, the user needs to initiate the command windows with the currently opened folder path.
This article explains the exact scenario.
Command Prompt is the command-line which enables users to execute different programs and commands.
Microsoft is slowly removing command prompt support from all its major Windows platforms.
PowerShell is the alternative to Command Prompt which supports almost all the commands of DOS and much more.
Some users still insist on using Command Prompt instead of PowerShell.
For this, we need to manually go to the folder where that particular program is located.
One way of doing this is to key in in the complete path of the file.
Another way is to directly kick off the command prompt windows inside the folder.
The second approach is more visual and easy to implement.
This will permanently add Open Command Window here to the Windows Context menu.
Add Open Command Window Here using the REG file
This is basically the same method listed above.
For your ease, we have created a REG file for all the actions mentioned above.
You just have to download and launch the REG file.
It will automatically add the desired values inside the Windows Registry.
Open Command Prompt In A Folder Using Keyboard Shortcut?
If you are in a hurry then this is the easiest method of opening Command Prompt inside the folder.
To open it in administrative mode:
Select Windows + R and typecmd.
ClickCtrl+Shift+Enterinstead of just hitting enter to launch the Command Prompt in administrative mode.
you’re free to also open PowerShell window using the same technique.
Just go to the folder and then typepowershellin the File Explorer address bar.
This will open PowerShell in the same folder location or path.
How to get back Command Prompt in Win+X menu?
What is your favorite method of running command prompt without typing in the folder paths?
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