The Command Prompt and PowerShell let you open Files or Folders. Learn how to open them using the command line in Windows 11/10.

By following these steps and tips, you can efficiently find and open files using the Command Prompt in Windows, making your file management tasks more streamlined and effective.

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.

You can stop or prevent Command Prompt from closing immediately after opening or executing a batch file using Pause, cmd /k or editing Registry.

To do this, open Command Prompt and type wsreset.exe. This opens a blank Command Prompt window for a few seconds, and then the Microsoft Store launches automatically.