3 Easy Ways To Open Terminal In Windows

Alternatively, you can click the search or Cortana button next to the Start menu icon.

Alternatively, you can manually find Command Prompt or PowerShell on the Start menu. Command Prompt or PowerShell is in the Windows System folder on Windows 10 & 8, and in the Accessories folder under All Programs on Windows 7, Vista & XP.

You can also just press ⊞ Win+X on your keyboard to open this menu. Alternatively, you can right-click on any folder to start Command Prompt or PowerShell from a specific directory.

If you right-click on a folder instead of the Start menu, you will see Open command window here on the right-click menu.

Alternatively, you can find and click Run on the Start menu.