There are several ways you can bring up or open CMD or launch Command Prompt in Windows, via Win+X Menu, Task Manager, Cortana, Explorer, etc.

To open CMD in folder you can also type CMD in address bar. Open a command prompt window on the desktop, without having to navigate the menu.

If you want to open an Elevated Command Prompt, which is one that runs with Administrator privileges, you can see the How to open a Windows 10 Elevated Command Prompt article instead.

Type cmd in the search box, then press Enter to open the highlighted Command Prompt shortcut. To open the session as an administrator, press Alt+Shift+Enter.

An elevated PowerShell prompt will now open. You can tell it is elevated as the starting directory will be C:\Windows\System32 and the window title will be 'Administrator: Windows PowerShell'.