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# How to Enable Copy-Paste in Command Prompt on Older Versions of Windows
- URL: https://en.blog.themarfa.name/how-to-enable-copy-paste-in-command-prompt-on-older-versions-of-windows/
- Published: 2025-02-07T10:02:04.000Z
- Updated: 2025-02-07T10:02:04.000Z
- Description: Command Line Clipboard enables copy-paste in the Command Prompt on older Windows versions without requiring an OS upgrade. It also allows customizing hotkeys.
- Author: Konstantin Dokuchaev
- Tags: Windows, Command Line Clipboard

Many people prefer older versions of Windows, but they lack a small yet useful feature—copy and paste support in the Command Prompt. This functionality is missing in Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and Server 2003/R2/2008/R2.

Instead of upgrading your entire OS, you can simply install the free [**Command Line Clipboard**](https://dennisbabkin.com/clc/) utility. After installation, you can configure hotkeys for text selection, copying, and pasting in the settings.

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[Try Command Line Clipboard](https://dennisbabkin.com/clc/)