How do you set PowerShell's default directory?

Question

Is there a way to change PowerShell\'s default location?

How do you set PowerShell\'s default working directory?

Answer 1

Create a PowerShell profile as follows.

1. Run PowerShell as administrator and execute the following command:

   Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned

   This will permit PowerShell to run local scripts and scripts downloaded from the Internet that have been signed. Read more about this command in the documentation.

2. In your Documents folder, find a folder named WindowsPowerShell for classic PowerShell or PowerShell for newer PowerShell Core. If it does not exist, that's ok; just create it.

3. Create a new file named profile.ps1 in the WindowsPowerShell folder (or PowerShell for PowerShell Core).

4. Open profile.ps1 and add the following command to set your default working directory:

   Set-Location C:\my\default\working\directory
   

5. Open a new PowerShell window... the changes should have taken effect.