IT can send commands through HyperTerminal to make sure the modem is properly connected. Developed by Hilgraeve from a more comprehensive communications program called HyperAccess, HyperTerminal has features similar to the program,. In Windows XP, IT can locate HyperTerminal in the Start menu: Start-->Programs-->Accessories-->Communications-->HyperTerminal. HyperTerminal and Windows 10 Microsoft phased out HyperTerminal, and it has not been included in a Windows OS since Windows XP and is not a part of Windows 10. Organizations working with Windows 10 can download HyperTerminal separately, and it does work with the OS.