Windows 10: Difference between Windows PowerShell and Command Prompt

Discus and support Difference between Windows PowerShell and Command Prompt in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Don't these programs do essentially the same thing? Is there an advantage to use one over the other? Just curious. 119910 Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by Charlie210, Oct 15, 2018.

  1. CHARLIE210
    Charlie210 Win User

    Difference between Windows PowerShell and Command Prompt


    Don't these programs do essentially the same thing? Is there an advantage to use one over the other? Just curious.

    :)
     
    Charlie210, Oct 15, 2018
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  2. KURSAH
    Kursah Win User

    PowerShell instead of Commandline in Creators Update

    Interestingly enough my personal laptop just got the update...and still has Command Prompt listed, not PowerShell...

    Edit: Not that it matters...I use both regularly. *Toast :toast:
     
    Kursah, Oct 15, 2018
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  3. HARISH THIRU
    Harish Thiru Win User
    Elevated Command prompt option replaced by Powershell

    Hi All,

    I am aware that, we have an option to revert to command prompt by using this option from the settings>Taskbar>

    Replace Command Prompt with Windows Poweshell in the menu when i right click the start button

    My question is different, when we try to open an elevated command prompt in some windows explorer - it still shows the powershell option only.

    I will attach a screenshot of it. Kindly advice and guide step by step how to change the same to command prompt.

    P.s : I have already changed the powershell option to command prompt in the Win+X menu - Did not helped


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    Thanks in advance.

    Harish T

    *** Email address is removed for privacy ***
     
    Harish Thiru, Oct 15, 2018
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  4. CWTECH
    cwtech Win User

    Difference between Windows PowerShell and Command Prompt

    command prompt will not open in safe mode with command prompt

    Would I just follow the same steps within safe mode after hooking up to the other system?
     
    cwtech, Oct 15, 2018
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