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

For autohotkey users, heres a snippet I am using

It opens PowerShell window, when pressing Ctrl-Alt-T. (Tested with Win10)

If your "active window" is a Windows Explorer -window, then the PowerShell is opened in the current folder. Otherwise, just open PowerShell in some default folder.

Usage: 1) Install AutoHotkey, and copy paste this into myscript.ahk 2) Replace with path of your choice. 3) Run the script.

; Ctrl-Alt-T opens PowerShell in the current folder, if using Windows Explorer. Otherwise, just open the Powershell.
^!T::
if WinActive("ahk_class CabinetWClass") and WinActive("ahk_exe explorer.exe")
{
    KeyWait Control
    KeyWait Alt
    Send {Ctrl down}l{Ctrl up}
    Send powershell{Enter}
}
else
{
    psScript =
    (
    cd 'C:\'
    ls
    )
    Run "%SystemRoot%\system32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe" -NoExit -Command &{%psScript%}
}
return