How to Create, Open & Delete Folders Using CMD | Essential Commands for Beginners

If you're learning Windows Command Prompt (CMD), one of the first things you should know is how to create, open, navigate, and delete folders using commands.

These basic folder management commands are useful for beginners, programmers, and anyone who wants to work faster without using File Explorer.

This guide explains everything step-by-step.

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📌 What is a Folder in CMD?

A folder (also called a directory) is a location where files and other folders are stored.

Using CMD, you can:

• Create folders

• Open folders

• Move between folders

• View folder contents

• Delete folders

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💻 How to Open CMD

Method 1

1. Press:

Windows + R

2. Type:

cmd

3. Press Enter

Command Prompt will open.

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📁 Create a New Folder

Using the MD Command

MD stands for:

Make Directory

Example:

md MyFolder

This creates a folder named:

MyFolder

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Alternative Command

You can also use:

mkdir MyFolder

Both commands perform the same task.

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📂 View Available Files and Folders

Use:

dir

This command displays all files and folders in the current location.

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📁 Open a Folder

To move into a folder, use the CD command.

CD stands for:

Change Directory

Example:

cd MyFolder

You are now inside the folder.

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Check Current Location

Use:

cd

CMD will display your current directory path.

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📂 Create a Folder Inside Another Folder

Example:

md Projects
cd Projects
md HTML

Result:

Projects
 └── HTML

A folder named HTML is created inside Projects.

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⬅️ Go Back to Previous Folder

Use:

cd ..

This moves you one level back.

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❌ Delete an Empty Folder

Use:

rd MyFolder

OR

rmdir MyFolder

The folder must be empty before deletion.

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🗑️ Delete a Folder with Files Inside

To remove a folder and all its contents:

rmdir /s MyFolder

CMD will ask for confirmation.

Press:

Y

to continue.

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⚡ Delete Folder Without Confirmation

Use:

rmdir /s /q MyFolder

Explanation:

• /s = Delete folder and contents

• /q = Quiet mode (no confirmation)

⚠️ Use carefully because deleted files cannot be easily recovered.

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🚀 Useful Folder Commands Summary

Command	Function
md FolderName	Create folder
mkdir FolderName	Create folder
dir	View files & folders
cd FolderName	Open folder
cd ..	Go back one folder
rd FolderName	Delete empty folder
rmdir /s FolderName	Delete folder with files
rmdir /s /q FolderName	Force delete folder

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🛡️ Important Tips

• Double-check folder names before deleting

• Avoid using force delete unless necessary

• Use dir frequently to verify location

• Practice inside a test folder first

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📝 Final Words

Learning how to create, open, and delete folders using CMD is one of the most important beginner skills in Windows Command Prompt. These commands are simple, fast, and used in many advanced scripting and automation tasks.

Once you master these basics, you'll be ready to learn more powerful CMD commands.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions 

Q1. What is the difference between MD and MKDIR?
There is no difference; both create folders.

Q2. Can CMD delete folders with files inside?
Yes, using rmdir /s.

Q3. How do I go back one folder level?
Use:

cd ..

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