How to Open Command Prompt on Different Operating Systems?

Using the Start Menu at the lower left corner of your screen search ”Command Prompt” in the search Bar:

  1. Windows 8: Press the Windows key ⊞ on your Keyboard to open your Windows 8 Menu.
  2. Windows 7: Open your Start menu, and then click the Search Program and Files entry field.
  3. Windows Vista: Click on the Start Search entry field.
  4. Windows XP: Choose the Run command from the Start menu.