Getting started

4 lessons in the Windows course.

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• Opening Command PromptLearn several safe ways to open Command Prompt in Windows 10 and 11, choose a starting folder, and understand administrator mode.
• Clearing the ScreenUse the CLS command to clear clutter from Command Prompt, understand what it changes, and learn when command history is still available.
• Getting Help for CommandsDiscover CMD help with HELP and /?, read command syntax safely, and distinguish required values from optional command-line arguments.
• Reusing Previous CommandsWork faster in Windows CMD by recalling, editing, viewing, and saving command history while avoiding accidental command repetition.