Microsoft has indeed introduced Windows Powershell into Windows since the Windows 10 Creators Update with numerous approaches for users to explore. However, it still operates in parallel with the Command Prompt. Windows Powershell functions similarly to Command Prompt, allowing users to control their computers as they would with Command Prompt, aiming to gradually replace the aging CMD program.
Ways to Open Powershell on Windows 10 Creators Update
Access Powershell via Windows Start Menu (Windows+X)
To reach this menu, press the Windows + X key combination or right-click on the Start button, select Windows Powershell or Windows Powershell (Admin)
Open Powershell through Cortana Search
Quite straightforward, simply click on the
Open PowerShell from Start Menu
You can open Windows Powershell by clicking Start, locating the Start Menu Windows Power Shell section, and choosing the appropriate version to launch
Access PowerShell through File Explorer
Step 1: Click on This PC or press the Windows+ E key combination to open File Explorer
Step 2: Click on the File tab at the top-left corner of the screen, press Windows Powershell with the appropriate version to initiate
Open Powershell through Task Manager
Launch Task Manager by right-clicking on the Taskbar or pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Del key combination, select Task Manager
On the Task Manager menu, choose File, Run new task
Type powershell, check Create this task with administrative privileges if you want to run with Admin rights, click Ok to launch Windows Powershell
Open PowerShell in the root directory
In File Explorer, navigate to the path
C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0
Locate the file powershell.exe to initiate Windows Powershell
Here are the simplest ways to open Powershell on Windows 10 Creators Update. Powershell is an advanced command program with many enhanced features compared to Command Prompt. You can refer to how to use Windows Powershell effectively to grasp the usage of this new command program.
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