The CD command is used to change the current directory in which the user is currently working (example, drive C: or D:). With this command, you can navigate between different folders in your computer.

In Windows 11/10 you can now perform both actions Run as an Administrator or Run as different user, easily using the right-click context menu. Learn how!

Command Prompt essential commands for Windows 11 This list includes the most basic commands that any user should know. The list isn't arranged in any specific order.

If you want to execute a task from the command line in Windows, you first have to open Command Prompt. Here are 11 ways to do that.