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How do I close out Command Prompt?

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Type "exit" in the Command Prompt, or press the red "X" in the top right corner, or press Alt+F4 on the keyboard. Check out the Close Command Prompt article for more detailed instructions!

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What do I do if I can't use Microsoft Edge and the Start button?

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Press the Windows Key + R, then type in cmd.exe and hit enter.

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How do I stop Windows command prompt from starting up automatically?

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If it starts up every time, then something is causing it. It may be a program or a shortcut to command prompt that is saved in your Windows start folder. If you want to stop it from appearing altogether by uninstalling it, you won't be able to.

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Is there a way to access the non administrator command prompt on the admin account?

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Yes, just open as normal. Even under the admin account, the CMD must be elevated for admin CMD.

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What do I do if I can't run cmd in Windows 10 because it is saying I am not the administrator when I am the only user on the PC?

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You can go into your account and change the administrator settings.

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Do you need to install CMD to your computer so that you can use CMD?

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CMD is automatically installed if you are using Windows. So no, you don't have to download CMD.

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How do I run a tracert on command prompt?

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Tracert can find the IP address of a website. In CMD, type the following: tracert WebsiteName (without the beginning), press enter, and you will receive a message similar to "tracing route... IP Adress. The first line after you press enter will contain the IP to the website. You can try wikiHow, and the IP will be 151.101.78.110.

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What is the use of command prompt other than run command?

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You run the syntax command in the command prompt. You will all need to type the right syntax. If you do not, you can mess up your computer. Avoid these levels and go to your local library and read books about your computer and the version of the software (Windows 7 or 10) .

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How can I stop my command prompt from showing errors?

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By using the right syntax commands. To find out all the syntax codes, then at the command prompt, type in the following like - C:\>HELP.

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