Quick Answer: How to Open Cmd in a Folder Windows 10?
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How do I open a command prompt in a specific folder?

In File Explorer, press and hold the Shift key, then right click or press and hold on a folder or drive that you want to open the command prompt at that location for, and click/tap on Open Command Prompt Here option.

How do I open command prompt in Windows 10 instead of PowerShell?

Here’s how to bring back the option to launch the command prompt from the right-click Windows 10 context menu. Step One: Press Windows key and + R from the keyboard to open the Run command. Type regedit and then hit enter from the keyboard to open the registry. Right-click the cmd key.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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