DOS Command Windows

 

A DOS Command Window, also known as a: 

 

• Command Line 
• Command Line Prompt 
• Command Prompt 
• DOS Prompt 
• DOS Window 
• DOS Command Line 
• DOS Command Window 
• MS-DOS Prompt 
• Command Interpreter

 

... is a tool built-in to all modern "GUI-based" Windows operating systems and can be accessed easily.

 

To Open a DOS Command Window On Windows 95 / 98 / Me:

 

1. Click on the Windows "Start" button 
2. Select "Programs" 
3. Select "MS-DOS Prompt" 

 

To Open a DOS Command Window On Windows NT / 2000 / XP / 2003:

 

1. Click on the Windows "Start" button 
2. Select "Programs" 
3. Select "Accessories" 
4. Select "Command Prompt"

 

Additional Information

 

Both your Windows OS and the Internet have plenty of information on using the DOS Command Window and on DOS batch scripting in general; see also the More Information on DOS Batch Scripting topic for a pointer to more information.