Type cd and drag a folder into Command Prompt to change your working directory. To go to a folder not nearby, surround the path in quotes for a successful directory change. Double-check that the ...

To open a command prompt window in any folder, simply hold down the Shift key and right-click on the desktop. In the context menu, you will see the option to Open command window here.

Don't be intimidated by the Windows Command Prompt — it's easy to get around drives and directories. We'll show you how.