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The Command Prompt application, sometimes called the Command Shell, is found in most Windows NT-based operating systems. Its purpose is to execute specific commands to troubleshoot specific Windows problems, perform advanced administrative functions, and automate tasks through batch files and scripts.

However, you can also use it to change your IP address if you want to spoof it to get around geoblocks or online bans from sites that impose such restrictions on their content. You can also change your Domain Name System (DNS) servers to fix problems or to make browsing safer and faster.

In this guide, we'll show you how to change your IP address and DNS servers using Command Prompt in Windows 10.