How to Set up Windows Terminal to Open Command Prompt by Default
Microsoft has introduced Windows Terminal with Windows 11. Windows Terminal is a common command-line interface that allows you to use PowerShell, Command Prompt, and Azure Shell in one place. It launches PowerShell by default but you can also set up Windows Terminal to open Command Prompt by default.
Windows PowerShell is a quite powerful tool in Windows but some users still prefer to use the Command prompt. Simply because they have been using it for a long time and are used to it. And since Microsoft allows you to change Windows Terminal settings, you can set it up to launch CMD by default. So, whenever you launch Windows Terminal, it will automatically open Command Prompt.
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Setup Windows Terminal to Launch Command Prompt (CMD) by default
The process to change the default console of Windows Terminal is quite easy. You can easily do it from Windows Terminal settings. Simply follow these steps to change the default terminal behavior in Windows 11.
Step 1: Launch Windows Terminal
First of all, launch Windows Terminal on your Windows 11 PC. To do that, simply right-click on Start and select Windows Terminal.
Windows Terminal will open with the default PowerShell interface. We will now set up Windows Terminal to open Command Prompt by default.
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Step 2: Open Windows Terminal Settings
Now, click on the down arrow button next to the [+] button and select Settings to open Windows Terminal Settings in Windows 11.
Here, you can change Windows Terminal settings including default terminal behavior.
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Step 3: Change Startup Settings to open Command Prompt
In Windows Terminal Settings, select the Startup tab from the left. After that, click the Default Profile drop-down and select Command Prompt to change the default behavior.
Finally, click on the Save button at the bottom to save the settings.
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Change Windows Terminal Startup Behavior to Open CMD by Default
So, that is how you can change the default terminal behavior in Windows 11 to open Command Prompt by default. However, we recommend you learn PowerShell tricks as they are more effective and advanced. Well, after you have set up Windows Terminal to open CMD, you can enjoy your CMD tricks. You can also view saved Wifi passwords using CMD commands.
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