The command line is available in any version of Windows, but it is rarely used. Sometimes you just need to use the command line. Probably, many have found themselves in a situation where all the icons on the desktop disappear, it is impossible to call the task manager or start the program. This may be due to the presence of viruses on the computer or incorrect operation of Windows. Then the control panel cannot be accessed in the usual way. That's when the Windows command line comes in handy.
It is necessary
Windows computer
Instructions
Step 1
Before using the command line, you must first enable this component. Click on the "Start" command, then select "All Programs", from the list of programs select "Accessories". Find the item "Command line", right-click on it. A context menu will open, in which select "Run as administrator". A command prompt will open.
Step 2
Note that when you enter data on the command line, it is very important that you enter the characters accurately and strictly observe the keyboard layout. If a capital letter "C" is written, then you need to enter a capital letter, therefore, through the Caps Lock key.
Step 3
Please note that it is not at all necessary to type the command on the keyboard, you can simply copy the command, then right-click in the command line window and select the "Paste" command from the context menu. Then press "Enter". Enter or copy the Control Panel command in the window that appears. After that, the "Control Panel" will start. All components of the Windows Control Panel are available here.
Step 4
Now for the most important components of the "Control Panel separately". To run the Administration component, enter control / name Microsoft. OfflineFiles. To start the operating system firewall component, enter control / name Microsoft. BiometricDevices. To restore the system to an earlier state, enter the control / name Microsoft. WindowsFirewall command. Configuring the Date and Time Control Panel requires you to enter the Date and Time command.
Step 5
The next component of the "Control Panel" is "Device Manager". It is important to know the command to call the "Device Manager" using the command line, because very often when the operating system is working with problems, it is the "Device Manager" that does not start in the standard way. Enter Device Manager to launch Device Manager. These components are enough to get access to most of the operating system's functions.
