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How to Boot Straight to Command Prompt on Windows 11
The shortest way is to use Recovery mode
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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If you are looking for a way to access Command Prompt when your computer boots up, this guide can help!
We will discuss four methods with step-by-step instructions to boot directly to Command Prompt on Windows 11.
How do I boot directly to Command Prompt on Windows 11?
1. Using the Settings app
2. Using the Windows Recovery Environment
This method can be used if yourWindows 11 is not able to bootand you want to perform advanced troubleshooting using Command Prompt.
3. Using the Windows 11 Installation Media
First, you need tocreate a Windows 11 installation media via a USB drive; read this guide to know the detailed steps. Once your USB drive is ready, plug it into your affected computer, and restart it.
If your Windows doesn’t boot to the recovery mode, follow these steps to change the boot order:
4. Using the BIOS menu
Why does CMD randomly open and close?
Now that you know the reasons for theCMD window opens and closes randomly, check out this detailed guide to get quick solutions to fix it.
How can I boot in safe mode with CMD?
Can I boot into BIOS from CMD?
Yes, press theWindowskey, typecmd, & clickRun as administrator, then typeshutdown /r /fw, and hitEnter. Now your system will restart in BIOS mode after a minute or so.
Launching Command Prompt from the advanced options is one of the safest ways to initiate the troubleshooting the common Windows issues involving malware or corrupted system files.
You can also useCommand Prompt to open a folderand get into a directory to check the information in it without navigating to the path; read this guide to know how.
If you have any other questions or suggestions, don’t hesitate to mention them in the comments section below.
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Srishti Sisodia
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Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.
Her diverse interests bring a unique perspective to her work, and she approaches everything with commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. That’s why she’s part of Windows Report’s Reviewers team, always willing to share the real-life experience with any software or hardware product. She’s also specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
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