Here is the fastest way to open a command prompt in the desired directory in Microsoft File Explorer!Once you are more comfortable with the Command Prompt, you can easily rename the files or folders using it . One of the fastest ways to open a command prompt in the directory you want is to use File Explorer or Quad Explorer. First, open File Explorer and navigate to the destination. Click the address bar, type "cmd" and press Enter. Contents: 1.) ... start CMD.EXE in the standard file explorer!
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2.) Start in the standard in the alternative Quad Explorer Q-Dir!
The same as in the MS File Explorer, only that you can still enter commands here directly! Joke - MS File Explorer can do that too!
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3.) ... Why is it good to start the command prompt in the appropriate folder?
It is advantageous especially with very long paths to the directories and avoids errors when deleting, moving or renaming the files!
Even though the Command Prompt is becoming less and less important, there are several Command Prompt tricks you may not know, including opening an elevated Command Prompt or other handy features!
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FAQ 66: Updated on: 26 August 2023 10:31