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Open Command Window Here

How to Use "Open Command Window Here" in Windows 7
Published by Brink
10-06-2009
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How to Use "Open Command Window Here" in Windows 7

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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   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...).
  • The Open Command Window Here context menu item only opens a normal command prompt and not a elevated command prompt.
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This will not work with Library folders.

EXAMPLE: "Open Command Window Here" for a Folder and Drive
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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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2. Release the Shift key.
That's it,
Shawn



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10-26-2009   #1
Darryl Licht


Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit Steve Ballmer Signature Edition
 
 


Now that's a cool trick/tool for those of us who have experience at the old DOS prompt!

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11-13-2009   #2
Spike09


 
 


Is it in "run as administrator" mode?
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11-13-2009   #3
Brink


Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
 
 


Hello Spike, and welcome to Seven Forums.

Sorry, but no. It's not a elevated (run as adminsitrator) command prompt.

Last edited by Brink; 04-08-2010 at 12:31 AM.. Reason: added link
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12-16-2009   #4
cclloyd9785


Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Mac OS X 10.6.2 x64
 
 


is there a way that i can run a command window as an admin, from where it says Open Command Window Here on the context menus?
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12-16-2009   #5
Brink


Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
 
 


Working on it now for you Lloyd. I'll post back when the new tutorial is finished.
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12-16-2009   #6
Brink


Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
 
 


Ok Lloyd. Here you go.

Open Command Window Here as Administrator

Hope this helps,
Shawn

Last edited by Brink; 05-23-2011 at 09:27 PM.. Reason: updated link
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05-23-2011   #7
geere04


windows 7 home premium 32 bit
 
 


thanks...i got it....more power...
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