How to Start Windows PowerShell

The PowerShell startup is depends on Windows version, but below steps can be applicable to most of the Windows operating systems.

Search program and files

1. Go to Start and type in PowerShell from the Search program and files. Click on the Windows PowerShell to open it.

Start PowerShell - Search Program & Files

2. The Windows PowerShell!

Start PowerShell - Search Program & Files - Windows PowerShell

Command Prompt

Open the command prompt and type PowerShell and press ENTER. You will see PS in front of the C:\Users\tstadm which mean that you are in Windows PowerShell now.

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C:\Users\tstadm>PowerShell
Windows PowerShell
Copyright (C) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

PS C:\Users\tstadm>