Command Prompt (or CMD) is Microsoft’s command-line interpreter for its Windows operating systems. It enables you to use commands for performing various operations on your computer — everything from ...

The command processor component in the DOS operating system that accepted and executed instructions on a command line. See command processor and cmd abc's. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY.

The message DOS displays when it is ready to accept input on the command line. See cmd abc's. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.

A Command Prompt allows you to run programs, manipulate Windows settings, and access files by typing in commands that you wish to execute. To start a Command Prompt you simply need to type cmd.exe in ...