Keyboard shortcut to open PowerShell from the Desktop

Question

I know there is a keyboard shortcut to run PowerShell from the File Explorer as explained here: Open Powershell as Administrator at Current File Explorer Directory Keyboard Shortcut (Windows 10)

But can I open PowerShell while I am on the Desktop? Something like Win+E to open a File Explorer.

score 46 · Accepted Answer · edited Jul 14 '18 at 04:42

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When you press Win+X, you may see little underlines under the options. If you press I, PowerShell will open.

So, the shortcut is Win+X I (or Win+X A for an elevated prompt).

edited Jul 14 '18 at 04:42

robinCTS

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answered Jul 14 '18 at 03:41

robertianburton

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score 26 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 14 '18 at 09:33

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You can pin your PowerShell to your taskbar and then move the icon to the far left.

Now you can use Win+1 to start it.

for an elevated PowerShell:

WinAlt+1 Return

answered Jul 14 '18 at 09:33

Peter Hahndorf

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score 2 · Answer 3 · answered Jun 08 '21 at 23:34

You can set PowerShell to open up with any keyboard shortcut you want by simply right clicking on any PowerShell shortcut file then going to 'properties', then click in the "shortcut key" box and enter your key. I'll demonstrate below (In this case I'll be using Ctrl + Alt + T)

Keyboard shortcut to open PowerShell from the Desktop

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