On Windows 10, users were used to launch Command Prompt in regular or admin mode using the Power User menu (Windows key + X), but in the Creators Update, Microsoft is suddenly removing these options in favor of PowerShell. PowerShell is similar to Command Prompt from the point of view that they both use command lines and you can accomplish the same tasks, but PowerShell is a more advanced tool typically used for scripting and it may not be for everyone. If you don’t use PowerShell, it’s possible to bring back Command Prompt to the Power User menu, you just need to know where to find the settings. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to bring back “Command Prompt” and “Command Prompt (Admin)” to the Power User menu on Windows 10.
How to add Command Prompt to the Power User menu
Once you completed the steps, when right-clicking the start button or using the Windows key + X keyboard shortcut, the Power User menu will display the options to open Command Prompt again. Taskbar settings on Windows 10 If your Command Prompt options are still part of the Power User menu without you changing any settings, it’s probably because you’re not running the Windows 10 Creators Update. Do you prefer Command Prompt or PowerShell on Windows 10? Tell us in the comments below. Originally published on January 2017, updated on April 2017. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
