How to Run Command Prompt Commands from a Windows Shortcut

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To create a Windows shortcut that runs a command at the command prompt, right-click the desktop → select “Shortcut” → Enter the command (prefaced by “|%comspec% /k” → Click “Next” → Enter a name for the shortcut → click “Finish”.

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Method 1 of 2:

Creating a Desktop Shortcut

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    • The -k flag keeps the command prompt window open after the command is run. You can remove the flag if you prefer the window closes right away.
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    Whatever command you type after %comspec% /k is the one that will run when you double-click this shortcut. For example: [2]
    • %comspec% /k ping www.google.com will ping www.google.com when you double-click the shortcut.
    • %comspec% /k sfc scannow will scan all protected system files when you double-click the shortcut.
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    This is the text that will appear under the icon.
    • For example, if the shortcut pings Google, you could type ping google .
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    The shortcut is now on your desktop.
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    The command prompt window will appear, and you’ll see your command running.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Creating a Keyboard Shortcut

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    A keyboard shortcut is a combination of keyboard keys you press to run a command or program. To create one for a command line command, make sure you’ve already created a desktop shortcut. [3]
    • Keyboard shortcuts will follow the format Ctrl + Alt + [other key] .
    • You’ll be able to choose a letter, number, or punctuation key as the “other key.” For example, b , . , 3 .
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    The “Shortcut” tab of the Properties screen will appear.
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    The text box will fill with the entire shortcut using the key you press.
    • For example, if you press p , the text in the box will change to Ctrl + Alt + P .
    • If you create multiple keyboard shortcuts, make sure not to use the same key twice. [4]
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    You’ll now return to the desktop.
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    The command prompt window will appear, running the command you set up in the desktop shortcut .
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      1. ↑ http://www.ghacks.net/2015/06/05/how-to-run-command-prompt-commands-from-desktop-shortcuts-in-windows/
      2. ↑ https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb490968.aspx
      3. ↑ http://www.laptopmag.com/articles/create-keyboard-shortcuts-windows-10
      4. ↑ http://www.laptopmag.com/articles/create-keyboard-shortcuts-windows-10

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