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Getting to the Command-Line on Windows

Do the following steps to access the command-line on Windows:

1. Click on Start at the bottom left corner of your screen
2. Click on All Programs
3. Click on Accessories
4. Click on Command Prompt

After you have clicked command prompt, your screen should look something like Figure 4-1.

Figure 4-1: Command prompt window

To see what's in this directory, type the following command:

    dir ENTER 

You now have a list of available files and directories that you can use. To access a different directory simply type cd and the name of the new directory. For example, type the following if you want to access a directory called Steve:

    cd Steve ENTER

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