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Open PowerShell directly in each folder?


Here is the solution to open the PowerShell directly in each folder without much effort on all Windows 11, 10, ... and MS Server operating systems!


 

1.) ... open command prompt quickly in every folder, on all MS Windows OS!
2.) ... What is the point of starting PowerShell like this?
3.) ... Does it also work on other MS Windows operating systems?



1.) Open PowerShell quickly in any folder, on any MS Windows OS!

1. Start File Explorer or Quad Explorer 

2. Navigate to the relevant directory 

3. Enter powershell in the address bar

4. And execute a PowerShell command directly in the folder

( ... see Image-1 Point 1 up to 4 ) 

(Image-1) Open PowerShell directly in each folder!
Open PowerShell directly in each folder!

This is the easiest way on Windows to open PowerShell at a specific folder and requires absolutely no changes to the system. Open File Explorer and navigate to the folder/directory where you want to open PowerShell. In the address bar, type "powershell" and press Enter.


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2.) What is the point of starting PowerShell like this?

Sometimes you need to open the PowerShell in a specific directory, standard opening PowerShell and then manually changing the directory takes more time!

You can save yourself this time by opening it directly in the folder in which you need the PowerShell commands!



3.) Does it also work on other MS Windows operating systems?

Yes, it not only works on Windows 11 and 10, but also on older desktop and Windows Server operating systems. Other file explorers also support commands from the address bar!

See: ►► Start PowerShell commands directly in the Explorer address bar with the current directory!

cmd /k PowerShell dir

or PowerShell

( ... see Image-2 ) 

PS:
If you don't absolutely need PowerShell, you can also start the command prompt like this.   

(Image-2) Open PowerShell directly in each folder!
Open PowerShell directly in each folder!

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Asked questions on this answer:
  1. How to integrate PowerShell scripts into your workflow?
  2. How to increase productivity by opening PowerShell directly?
  3. Is there a way to use PowerShell commands for remote management?
  4. Which versions of Windows support opening PowerShell in any folder?
  5. What customization options does PowerShell offer users?
  6. How can you further increase efficiency when working with PowerShell?
  7. How to quickly open PowerShell in any folder?
  8. Can you also use PowerShell for non-technical tasks?
  9. Which explorer can you use as an alternative to File Explorer?
  10. What action does one take to execute a PowerShell command directly in the folder?
  11. How to reduce the complexity of PowerShell commands?
  12. Why is it convenient to start PowerShell directly in a specific folder?
  13. Is there a way to open PowerShell without File Explorer?
  14. How to ensure PowerShell commands are executed safely?
  15. Is there an alternative to opening PowerShell directly in a folder?
  16. On which operating systems does the method to open PowerShell directly work?
  17. Is there a way to customize the address bar in File Explorer?
  18. How to run PowerShell commands in File Explorer address bar?
  19. What is the address bar in File Explorer for?
  20. What role does PowerShell play for administrators and developers?
  21. What steps are required to open PowerShell in a folder?
  22. What is the function of the address bar in File Explorer?
  23. How can you ensure that PowerShell commands are executed exactly where they are needed?
  24. What is the command to open PowerShell in File Explorer's address bar?
  25. What are the advantages of opening PowerShell directly compared to the traditional method?
  26. What security precautions should you take into account when working with PowerShell?
  27. Why is running PowerShell commands directly in the folder helpful?
  28. How to quickly get to the desired directory in File Explorer?
  29. How to quickly open PowerShell on different versions of Windows?
  30. Is there a way to combine PowerShell commands with other scripting languages?
  31. Can this method also be used on Windows Server operating systems?
  32. How does PowerShell integrate with File Explorer?
  33. Which tools can administrators and developers use more efficiently with PowerShell?
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