Open Terminal or Powershell in Specific Folder

 




Here are the methods that helps you to open Powershell in a specific folder.


Method 1. Using File Explorer :

   - Open File Explorer.

   - Navigate to the folder where you want to open PowerShell.

   - Click on the address bar to highlight the path.

   - Type `powershell` and press Enter. This will open PowerShell in that folder.


Method 2. Using Keyboard Shortcuts:

- Press "Alt + D" to select the address bar in File Explorer.

 - Type "powershell" and press Enter.

 - PowerShell will open in the current folder.


Method 3. Using the Context Menu :

   - Hold down the `Shift` key while you right-click on the folder or in an empty space within the folder.

   - Select “Open PowerShell window here” from the context menu that appears.


Method 4. From the Run Dialog or Start Menu :

   - Press `Win + R` to open the Run dialog, type `powershell`, and press Enter to open PowerShell.

   - Navigate to your desired directory using the `cd` command. For example, `cd C:\Multiverse\Universe\Earth\Asia\Nepal`.

If you don't know the path of the folder, the navigate the folder using File Explorer and click on address bar and copy the path.


Method 5. Creating a Shortcut :

   - Right-click on the desktop or in any folder where you want to create the shortcut.

   - Choose New -> Shortcut.

   - Type `powershell.exe` in the location box, and click Next.

   - Name the shortcut and finish the wizard.

   - Right-click the new shortcut, select Properties, and in the "Start in" box, enter the path of the folder you want PowerShell to start in.


Method 6.Using Alt key : 

   -Open File Explorer.

   -Navigate the folder where you want to open Powershell.

   -Press Alt key.

   - Then press F, S and R one by one.

   This will open powershell in that folder.


NOTE: These methods can also be used  for CMD