This simple tutorial is going to show you how to activate ‘Open in Command Prompt’ in Windows 7 or ‘Open in Terminal’ in Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin). When these features are enabled, you should be able to open any folder in the terminal or command console in both Windows 7 and Ubuntu 12.04.

As I have been saying, Windows 7 and Ubuntu 12.04 may be different operating systems, but they’re almost similar in many functions. Almost anything you do in Windows 7 can be done in Ubuntu 12.04. And if you’re just starting out with Ubuntu, coming from Windows 7, this tutorial will help you understand Ubuntu better.

Objectives:

  • Enable Open in Terminal / Command Prompt in both Windows 7 and Ubuntu 12.04
  • Enjoy!

 

How to Enable Open in Command Window in Windows 7

This feature is already enabled in Windows 7. All you have to do to activate it is simply holding down the Shift Key on your keyboard and right-clicking the folder you wish to open in the command console.

 

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The file will be opened in the console as shown below.

 

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That’s it.

 

 

How to Enable Open in Terminal in Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin)

To enable the feature in Ubuntu 12.04, press Ctrl – Alt – T on your keyboard to open Terminal. When it opens, run the commands below to install the required package.

sudo apt-get install nautilus-open-terminal

 

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Next, run the command below to reset Nautilus.

nautilus -q

 

Finally, right-click on any folder to open it in Terminal.

 

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Enjoy!