How do I start PowerShell from Windows Explorer?

Question

Is there a way to start PowerShell in a specific folder from Windows Explorer, e.g. to right-click in a folder and have an option like \"Open PowerShell in this Folder\"?

Answer 1

Windows 10 made it much easier. You can either:

• [SHIFT] + [Right click] on a folder, and you get a menu item Open PowerShell window here.

Or you can:

• File -> Open Windows PowerShell.

And for a bonus ...

If you right click on File -> Open Windows PowerShell, then you can Add to Quick Access Toolbar:

Which puts a handy icon here:

And now you can just click that icon. :)