How to replace Command Prompt with PowerShell in the Power Menu on Windows 10

Command Prompt, also known as CMD , is a built-in Windows tool that executes commands by typing commands instead of using a user-friendly GUI like other software. Command Prompt is very convenient for those who frequently use systems, servers, and perform many other tasks. CMD commands on Windows are very popular with programmers and are always considered a fundamental subject for computer science students.

However, the introduction of PowerShell on Windows 10 has completely replaced this tool. PowerShell offers more system access than Command Prompt, much like Microsoft Edge replaced IE on Windows 10. If you're unfamiliar with PowerShell, you can read more about its concept to expand your knowledge.

Replace Command Prompt with PowerShell on Windows 10.

Step 1: To replace Command Prompt with PowerShell on Windows 10, first open the Start Menu , search for " settings, " and select Settings from the search results.

Step 2: In Windows 10 Settings , find Personalization and click on it.

Step 3: In Personalization Settings , find and click on Taskbar .

Step 4: In the Taskbar, you will find a line that says " Replace command prompt with Windows Powershell in the menu when I right-click the start button or press Windows key+X". Click ON to change the Command Prompt to Powershell on Windows 10.

Step 5: Right-click on the left corner of the Taskbar. You will see the Power Menu appear. Instead of PowerShell, you will see Command Prompt. If you want to switch it back, simply do the opposite.

Above, TipsMake has guided you through the process of replacing PowerShell with Command Prompt on Windows 10. Not only on Windows 10, but even Windows 7 still has a very popular Command Prompt, with up to 7 ways to launch it. You can refer to the article "7 ways to open CMD on Windows 7" and follow the instructions to learn more about how to open Command Prompt on Windows 7.

Additionally, for the most convenient use of Command Prompt, instead of having to open the RUN dialog box and access the Power Menu, add the Command to the right-click menu so that with just one click, you can use various CMD commands.

The Command Prompt offers many useful and interesting features that you may not be aware of. If you've never used Command Prompt, you might think it's just a command-line interface tool and therefore not know about the features it provides. For example, instead of updating Windows 10 the usual way, you can do it with Command Prompt. Check out this guide on updating Windows 10 using Command Prompt and follow the instructions if you want.