Windows 7 Portable Command Guide: MCTS 70-680, and MCITP 70-685 and 70-686

Chapter 1. Launching and Using the Command Prompt

This chapter provides information and commands concerning the following topics:

• Launching the command prompt

• Pinning the command prompt to the Start menu and the taskbar

• Launching the command prompt with elevated privileges

• Responding to the UAC prompt

• Using the built-in Doskey.exe program

• Creating mini macros in doskey

• Copying from and pasting into the command prompt window

• Changing the options and display of the command prompt

Launching the Command Prompt

There are several ways you can launch the command prompt within Windows 7:

• Click Start, type cmd in the Start Search box, and press Enter.

• Choose Start, All Programs, Accessories, Command Prompt.

• If Command Prompt is on ...