Open Powershell in a specific directory from shortcut

Question

This sounds like it should be so simple... I must be dumb.

All I want is to make a windows short-cut that opens Powershell into a specific directory:

I\'m using

Answer 1

If you want powershell to start as admin and run in a specific directory, even on a different drive, it is better to use the Set-Location command. Follow these steps

1. Create a ShortCutLink with the target being the powershellcommand exe.
2. Leave Start in: blank. (Normally this starts in current working directory when blank; but we do not care.)

3. Change Target to this with your targets for powershell and locations:

   C:\Windows\...\v1.0\powershell.exe -noexit -command "Set-Location D:\_DCode\Main"

4. Click Advanced... and select Run as administrator.
5. Click OKs out.

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Don't forget the handy trick to change the colors of the shortcut from the Colors tab. That way if you have two or more links which open powershell windows, seeing a different color can visually let you know which shell one is working in.