Windows has a command-line interpreter that interacts with the user through a command-line interface. Command Prompt is of great use; you can execute commands for many tasks.

Command Prompt can also help you fix various things, like executing the SFC command to check system files, the disc check command to fix disk errors, and more. Certain situations demand running the Command prompt at boot.

For example, we often need to run the Windows Command Prompt at the installation screen during maintenance and recovery. Here are two different methods for opening the Command Prompt at boot in Windows.

1. Running CMD during Windows Setup

If you want to run a command prompt on Windows 10’s setup page, follow the steps below.

1. First, boot from the Windows installation media sticks with Windows Setup.

2. Now, on the Setup screen, press the Shift Key + F10 button.

3. This will launch the Command Prompt Window.

Now, you can use the Command Prompt to format the hard disk or convert the partition.

2. Open Command Prompt at Boot using Advanced Startup

1. Open the Start menu and click the Shutdown button.

2. Hold the Shift key and click on the Restart option.

3. Windows 10 will restart, and the Advanced Startup Options screen will appear.

4. Click on the Troubleshoot option.

5. On the Troubleshoot page, click on Advanced Options.

6. On the Advanced Options page, click on the Command Prompt.

You can use the Advanced Startup option to open the Command prompt at boot.

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