The command prompt is simply a window that by default displays the current directory, or in windows term a folder, that you are in and has a blinking cursor ready for you to type your commands.

Using the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), you can launch Linux applications directly in a Windows 10 command prompt or PowerShell prompt.

6 Clever Ways to Use the Windows Command Prompt A rundown of things you can do faster, easier, and with less hassle, all just by peeking under the hood.