How to Open a Terminal Session in Windows
The Command Prompt represents Windows 7's equivalent to Mac's Terminal. This text-only application abandons Windows' familiar graphical user interface and allows technicians to issue textual commands. While some users dislike this interface, it may be just the tool you need to perform tasks on your business computer. Windows offers numerous ways to open a session in Command Prompt depending on your current needs.
Step 1
Press "Win-R," type "cmd" and press "Enter" to open a Command Prompt session using just your keyboard.
Step 2
Click the "Start | Program Files | Accessories | Command Prompt" to open a Command Prompt session using just your mouse.
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Step 3
Click the "Start" button and type "cmd." Right-click "Cmd," select "Run as Administrator" and click "Yes" to open Command Prompt with elevated privileges.
Step 4
Hold the "Shift" key, right-click a folder in Windows Explorer and select "Open Command Window Here" to open the Command Prompt at the selected folder's hard drive location.
