The command prompt is simply a window that by default displays the current directory, or in windows term a folder, that you are in and has a blinking cursor ready for you to type your commands.

You can open the Command Prompt on a PC by right-clicking the Start icon, by searching for it, or by opening the Windows System folder.

What to Know Search the Start menu for Command Prompt. Alternatively, in Windows 11/10, right-click the Start button and select Terminal or Command Prompt.