GETTING A COMMAND SHELL IN WINDOWS
Introduction (2004-10-06)	In order to use programs that require arguments to be specified at the command line, a command shell must be used. Depending on the version of windows being used, different instructions must be used.
Windows 95/98	To get a command shell on Windows 95 and 98, select "Run" from the Start Menu. The following dialogue should be displayed: Figure 1 - Run Dialogue for Windows 95/98 In this dialogue, type "command.com", and press "OK". A command prompt should then be displayed.
Windows NT/2000/XP	To get a command shell on Windows NT, 2000 and XP, select "Run" from the Start Menu. The following dialogue should be displayed: Figure 1 - Run Dialogue for Windows NT/2000/XP In this dialogue, type "cmd", and press "OK". A command prompt should then be displayed.
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