How to Open Windows PowerShell in Windows 8 and 8.1
Information
Windows PowerShell is a task-based command-line shell and scripting language designed especially for system administration.
For more information and usage about Windows PowerShell, see:
This tutorial will show you how to open an unelevated Windows PowerShell in Windows 8, Windows RT, Windows 8.1, and Windows RT 8.1.
For more information and usage about Windows PowerShell, see:
- Windows PowerShell
- Download Windows PowerShell 4.0 and Other Quick Reference Guides from Official Microsoft Download Center
This tutorial will show you how to open an unelevated Windows PowerShell in Windows 8, Windows RT, Windows 8.1, and Windows RT 8.1.
EXAMPLE: Windows PowerShell
OPTION ONE
To "Open Windows PowerShell Here"
NOTE: This option allows you to open Windows PowerShell to the location of the selected folder or drive.
1. In File Explorer, select or open a folder or drive that you want to open Windows PowerShell at that location for. (see screenshot below)
2. Click/tap on the File tab on the ribbon, and click/tap on Open Windows PowerShell and on Open Windows PowerShell. (see screenshot below)
OPTION TWO
Open Windows PowerShell from the "Run" Dialog
1. Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog, type powershell.exe and click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below)
OPTION THREE
Open Windows PowerShell from Task Manager
1. Open Task Manager with more details.
2. Click/tap on File (menu bar), and click/tap on Run new task. (see screenshot below)
3. Type powershell, leave the Create this task with administrative privileges box unchecked, and click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below)
OPTION FOUR
Open Windows PowerShell from Search Apps
1. Do step 2 or 3 below for how you would like to search for cmd.exe.
2. Search for Windows PowerShell from Start Screen
A) From the Start screen, start typing powershell, and go to step 4 below.
3. Search for Windows PowerShell from Search Apps
A) Open the Charms bar, and click/tap on Search, and go to step 4 below.
NOTE: You could also press the Windows + Q to open Search.
4. In the Search flyout, type powershell, and press Enter or click/tap on Windows PowerShell. (see screenshot below)
OPTION FIVE
Open Windows PowerShell from File Explorer
1. Open File Explorer, navigate to the file below, and run/open it. (see screenshot below)
C:\Windows\system32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe
That's it,
Shawn
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