For any knowledgeable computer user, utilizing the Command Prompt (CMD) for various tasks can be a fast and efficient method rather than navigating through the Graphical User Interface (GUI). One of the tasks that can be accomplished using CMD is opening Google Chrome. This article offers a detailed walkthrough on how to do so.
Step 1: Open Command Prompt
The first step is to open your Command Prompt. Here is how to do it:
On your keyboard, press the Windows key + R. In the Run dialog box that appears, type cmd and hit Enter.
Step 2: Locate the Chrome.exe Path
Next, you need to find out the location of the Google Chrome application on your system. By default, the path to the Chrome executable file is usually in the Program Files (x86) or Program Files, depending on your system’s architecture.
The usual path is: “C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe”
Step 3: Run Google Chrome from CMD
Now that we have the path of the Chrome.exe file, we can use it to run Google Chrome from CMD. Here is how you do it:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe"
Just copy and paste the above command in the CMD and hit Enter. Google Chrome will open immediately.
Conclusion
Running Google Chrome (or any other application) from CMD is not only easy but also quick. Not only does it save you from navigating through various windows and menus, but it also offers a great way to learn command-line operations. Try it out and expand your tech-savviness!
