How to Close Command Prompt

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This article will teach you two simple ways of exiting the Command Prompt in Windows. For these steps to work, a Command Prompt window must be opened .

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using the "Exit" Command

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    The Command Prompt window in which the command was typed will close.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Using the "X" Window Control Button

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    If you're using Windows 10, the button will be white until highlighted with your pointer.
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