How to Open Calculator with the Command Prompt in Windows

Last Updated: December 24, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to open up the default Windows Calculator using the Command Prompt. This can be a workaround if there is a bug in your system that prevents the calculator from showing up in the apps list or search results.

Steps

1
Search for "command prompt" or "cmd" and select the matching result.Open the Command Prompt|center
- The search feature is located in the following locations depending on your version of Windows.
  - Windows 10: Taskbar search bar/icon. If it's missing, just click on Start and begin typing.[[Image:Command_prompt_windows_10_search.png]|center]
  - Windows 8.1: Start screen magnifying glass (top-right)
  - Windows 7 and Vista: Start > Search bar
  - Windows XP: You'll need to go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.
2
Type "calc" and hit ↵ Enter.

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3
Use the calculator. The Command Prompt can be closed.

Community Q&A

Question

In Window's 10, where is my taskbar? How do I make a taskbar open when I start my computer? I want it on my opening window.

Community Answer

Go to Settings, PersonaliZation, Taskbar and then turn off Automatically Hide The Taskbar in desktop mode and tablet mode.