Windows Command Prompt - Help

1. Opening Command Prompt

Press Windows Key + R, type cmd, press Enter.
Or search “Command Prompt” in Start menu.

2. Paths and Current Directory

Path = the exact location of a file or folder on your computer. Example:
```
C:\Users\John\Documents\Python
```
The prompt usually shows where you are. Example:
```
C:\Users\John>
```
means you are inside the John folder.

3. Navigation Commands

See current path
```
cd
```
Go to a specific folder using full path
```
cd C:\Users\John\Documents
```
Move inside a subfolder
```
cd Projects
```
Go up one folder
```
cd ..
```
Switch drives
```
D:
```

4. Listing Files

List all files and folders
```
dir
```
List with details (date, size, etc.)
```
dir /w
```
List including hidden files
```
dir /a
```

5. File and Folder Management

Make a new folder
```
mkdir myfolder
```
Delete an empty folder
```
rmdir myfolder
```
Create an empty file
```
type nul > file.txt
```
Delete a file
```
del file.txt
```
6. Common Practical Commands
Check system information
```
systeminfo
```
Check your IP address
```
ipconfig
```
Test internet connection
```
ping google.com
```
See current user
```
whoami
```
Clear screen
```
cls
```
Check where you are
```
cd
```

7. Tips

Commands are not case sensitive (CD, cd, and Cd are same).
Tab key → auto-complete folder or file names.
Arrow keys ↑ ↓ → scroll through previous commands.
Ctrl + C → stop a running command.
Ctrl + L (or type cls) → clear the screen.
Type help to see a list of available commands.
Type help <command> for more info. Example:
```
help dir
```

8. Tips for Working with Python

Check Python installation
```
python --version
```
Run a Python script
```
python myscript.py
```
(You must be inside the folder where myscript.py is located, or give the full path like C:\Users\John\Documents\myscript.py.)

Example Practice

cd C:\Users\<YourName>\Documents
mkdir PythonPractice
cd PythonPractice
type nul > hello.py
dir
python hello.py