Shortcut Key for CMD.exe?

[RJ]

Is there a shortcut key combination that will open a command prompt window?

 

[Jim Macklin]

Create a shortcut, find cmd.exe in Windows/system32 folder,
right click and make shortcut. You can create a hotkey too.
Or just put it on the desktop or even quick-launch toolbar.


--
The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.


| Is there a shortcut key combination that will open a
command prompt window?
|
|
|

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Hit the Windows Key and R, then type "cmd" without the quotes,
then hit enter.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

| Is there a shortcut key combination that will open a command prompt window?

 

[RJ]

Yes, that I know. I was hoping for something standard like WinKey+C, or CTRL+SHIFT+C,
or something similar that was built into the OS, and would work by default on any XP
PC.

I guess not... I wonder why? Seems like an obvious choice for a shortcut key. Maybe security?

 

[Jim Byrd]

Hi RJ - Just a thought, you might want to do what I did - if you have a
multi-media type keyboard installed (like the Wireless Natural Multimedia
Keyboard that I use), you can re-program one of the keys to do this for you
using the Control Panel Keyboard applet. (I don't have Messenger, so I
re-programed that key to bring up E:\Winnt\System32|cmd.exe - I'm on
Win2kPro installed on the e:\ partition)

--
Please respond in the same thread.
Regards, Jim Byrd, MS-MVP



In

 

[Alex Nichol]

Is there a shortcut key combination that will open a command prompt window?

Set one up; in start - All Programs - Accessories, right click the
Command Prompt, Properties, set a Shortcut key for it. Say F10

Applies to anything in the Start Menu - All Programs and subfolders