15 Command Prompt Hacks for Windows 10 You Should Know

Windows 10 has introduced several new features that have improved its overall user experience compared to previous versions. One of these additions includes the enhanced functionality offered through Command Prompt, now known simply as cmd.

Here are some essential command prompt hacks and tricks you should know about:

1. Reset Password in Windows 10 via Command Prompt (CMD)

Sometimes, we may forget our password or lock ourselves out due to various reasons. Fortunately, resetting your password using CMD is possible without having access to an external device like a USB drive.

To do this:

a) Boot into Safe Mode by holding down the Shift key while booting up.

b) Press Win + R and type 'cmd' in the Run dialog box before pressing Enter.

c) Type net user /delete your_username (replace 'your_username' with the actual username you want to reset).

d. Next, press Ctrl+Alt+F1 then hit Enter.

2. Use Task Manager from Command Prompt

Using task manager directly from cmd can save a lot of time and effort compared to navigating through Start > Settings > System > About.

To do this:

a) Press Shift + Esc or Ctrl + Alt + Del.

b) In the new window that appears, click on 'Task Manager.'

3. Open Multiple Instances of Command Prompt

Sometimes you might need multiple instances of cmd open at once for different tasks without having to constantly switch between them manually by using task manager.

Here's how:

a) Press Shift+Right-click inside any currently open CMD or PowerShell window.

b) Select 'Open file location' from the context menu that appears next with your mouse cursor over itーティ

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