How to Use "Open Command Window Here" in Windows 7
Information
This will show you how to use the Open Command Window Here context menu item of a folder or drive to open a command prompt with the focus at the folder or drive location in Windows 7.
This will make it easier to perform a command task at that folder or drive location instead of having to open a command prompt normally and manually type the folder location in it using the CD\ command.
Note
The Open Command Window Here context menu is only available for a folder, included library folder, or drive in Windows Explorer, Navigation Pane, and on the Desktop.
The Open Command Window Here context menu is not available for a Library or files (ex: exe, txt, etc...).
EXAMPLE: "Open Command Window Here" for a Folder and Drive
Here's How:
1. Press and hold the Shift key and right click on the folder or drive that you want to open a command prompt with the focus at, and click on Open Command Window Here.
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