22. How to use Command Prompt in Windows 11

Command Prompt is an extremely useful tool that comes with the Windows operating system. It allows you to run specific commands that can help troubleshoot problems, automate tasks, access hidden features, and more. This chapter of our e-book will guide you on how to use Command Prompt in Windows 11.

How to open Command Prompt

There are several ways to open Command Prompt in Windows 11. One of the easiest ways is through the Start menu. Just click the Start button in the bottom left corner of the screen and type 'cmd' in the search bar. Click on the 'Command Prompt' app that appears in the search results.

You can also open Command Prompt through File Explorer. Open File Explorer, right-click anywhere while holding down the Shift key and select 'Open command window here'.

Running Commands

Once the Command Prompt is open, you can start typing commands. For example, if you want to see the list of all files and folders in the current directory, you can type 'dir' and press Enter. The Command Prompt will then display a list of all files and folders in the current directory.

Another useful command is 'cd', which stands for 'change directory'. You can use this command to navigate between different directories. For example, if you want to change to the 'Downloads' directory, you can type 'cd Downloads' and press Enter.

Advanced Commands

Command Prompt also supports a variety of advanced commands. For example, you can use the 'ipconfig' command to display detailed information about your computer's network configuration. If you want to see your computer's IP address, you can type 'ipconfig /all' and press Enter.

Another advanced command is 'netstat', which displays all active network connections on your computer. You can use this command to check for any suspicious network activity.

Running Commands as Administrator

Some commands require administrator privileges to run. To run a command as an administrator, you need to open Command Prompt as an administrator. To do this, right-click on the 'Command Prompt' application in the Start menu and select 'Run as administrator'.

Once Command Prompt is open as administrator, you can type the command you want and press Enter. For example, if you want to disable Windows Firewall, you can type 'netsh advfirewall set allprofiles state off' and press Enter.

Conclusion

Command Prompt is a powerful tool that can be used to troubleshoot problems, automate tasks, and access hidden features in Windows 11. However, it is important to use it with caution as some commands can change important system settings or delete important files. Always do your research before running an unfamiliar command, and if possible, make a backup of your data before making any significant changes.

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