Tip – Add PowerShell to Windows Key + X

There’s an old shortcut to quickly bring up the Command Prompt in Admin mode:

  • Right-click the Windows Logo (or hit Windows Key + X)
  • Left-click Command Prompt (Admin)

Command Prompt in the Win+X context menu

But did you know you can swap out Command Prompt in that menu and replace it with PowerShell?

  • Right-click the Taskbar
  • Left-click Properties
  • Left-click the Navigation tab
  • Check the box labeled “Replace Command Prompt with Windows PowerShell…
  • Click OK

Navigation bar properties

Now you’ll see PowerShell instead of Command Prompt:

PowerShell in the Win+X context menu

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