

Command prompt will open in current folder path. Then, type cmd in address bar and press Enter. In Windows 10 go to the folder where you want to open Command Prompt. Step 1: Start CMD or PowerShell in Current folder from Address Bar We will show you simple tricks to achieve the task. Let’s see the process for Windows 10 first.

SEE ALSO: How to Set up Windows Terminal to open Command Prompt by Default? Open CMD or PowerShell in Current folder in Windows 10 So, in this tutorial, we will explain the process for Windows 7 and XP along with Windows 10. In earlier builds of Windows 10 you could easily start Command Prompt in a specific location directly from File menu in Windows Explorer. But in newer builds, PowerShell has replaced the Command Prompt in File menu, context menu and alternate Start menu.īesides Windows 10, you can also open command prompt in Windows 7 and XP using simple trick.

But this is a lengthy process and nobody wants to do this every time. And then, browse to desired location using cd (change directory) command. Usually people open Command Prompt or PowerShell from Start menu. Sometimes, we need to open CMD or PowerShell in specific location or current folder.
