With the technology of computers moving at a huge pace-its becoming obsolete that users use the command prompt(cmd) in windows.

It was the command prompt on which windows initially used to run on.

Things you will in learn in this tutorial are almost the basics on how to use the command prompt in any windows operating system including the latest windows 7.

So without any further ado lets begin

I will show you in this tutorial how to get your Ip configurations using the command prompt-you cannot get your ip configuration without  using command prompt in windows.

So to open your command prompt press the start button(one with windows logo on it)+R and now your command prompt window will open up.

Here’s the trick to make a shortcut for your command prompt on your desktop

Right click on any area on your desktop

Select the new option and from the list that open up upon hovering over the new option select the new shortcut option.

Make this shorcut if you plan to use the command prompt more often

Now a new window will open up with the browse option in it.

In  this window type cmd and hit next-you will see that you command prompt shortcut is made.

Enter Cmd and hit next and then enter

select the color you like

Now we are going to customize the command prompt window.

click on the black icon on the top left handside of the cmd window-go to the properties and you will get a bunch of options.

In here you can customize the way you want.

You can play with this customization stuff later or bookmark this page and continue your customization.

In the cmd window type- ipconfig /all

You will get athe complete list of devices that you are having and which on you are using currently to connect to the internet.

Now what if you wanted to copy stuff in this command prompt to somewhere like a email,forum etc

Click on the cmd icon again and click on the edit option-In here you can either select all the contents in the command prompt window or you can select the mark option and select what ever you want to copy-then go to top icon again,click on it and under edit options select copy.

select the portion that you want to copy

Now open the notepad and select edit tab and select paste.

That’s it on how to use your command prompt.

You can ask any command prompt related questions in the comments section or give yours as well.