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# Command Prompt




Command Prompt is the Windows command-line shell used to run commands, batch files and diagnostic tools.




Command Prompt instructions, reference material, and troubleshooting.


 


## When should I use Command Prompt?




Use Command Prompt when a guide calls for a Windows command or a .bat file. Start with commands that display information, then check the expected output before making a change. An ordinary prompt is enough for many checks; open an administrator prompt only when the task requires it.




## Can I use the same command in PowerShell?




Some commands work in both shells, but quoting, variables and built-in commands differ. Follow the shell named in the guide. Use the PowerShell category for PowerShell syntax and the clearly marked legacy guides when maintaining an existing WMIC script.


 


## Guides




[Command Line

### Advanced Legacy WMIC Queries and CIM Migration

Translate WMIC WHERE and GET expressions into supported PowerShell CIM filters. 7 min · Advanced](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/command-line/command-prompt/legacy-advanced-wmic/)




[Command Line

### Legacy Networked WMIC Operations and Safer CIM Alternatives

Translate older WMIC /node workflows to authenticated PowerShell CIM sessions. 7 min · Advanced](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/command-line/command-prompt/legacy-networked-wmic/)




[Command Line

### Legacy WMIC Basics and Modern Replacements

Understand common WMIC inventory commands and their supported PowerShell CIM replacements. 7 min · Easy](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/command-line/command-prompt/legacy-wmic-basics/)




[Command Line

### Command Prompt Basics

Learn how to open Command Prompt, navigate folders, and get command help. 7 min · Easy](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/command-line/command-prompt/command-prompt-basics/)