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How to Open a Folder in Command Prompt

If you are looking to navigate to a specific folder using Command Prompt, you will need to know the basic commands to do so. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to open a folder in Command Prompt:

  1. Open Command Prompt: Press the ‘Windows key + R’ to open the Run dialog, type ‘cmd’, and press Enter.
  2. Change Directory: Use the ‘cd’ command followed by the path of the folder you want to open. For example, to open a folder named ‘Documents’ on the desktop, you would type ‘cd Desktop\Documents’.
  3. Press Enter: After typing the correct path, press Enter to navigate to the specified folder.

Once you have followed these steps, you will be able to access the folder directly within the Command Prompt window. This can be useful for executing commands or scripts within that specific folder without having to navigate through the file explorer.