The startup behavior can be set in the Windows Console Host defaults configuration and the Windows Terminal settings. However, you can only undo the option from the Terminal app settings. In this guide, you will learn the steps to make the Windows Terminal experience the default application for launching Command Prompt and PowerShell on Windows 10.
Set Windows Terminal default app for Command Prompt and PowerShell Set Windows Console Host default app for Command Prompt and PowerShell
Set Windows Terminal default app for Command Prompt and PowerShell
To open Command Prompt, PowerShell, and WSL with the Windows Terminal app by default, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the next time you open Command Prompt or PowerShell, the command-line tool will open on Windows Terminal instead of the legacy Windows Console Host. Windows Terminal default app
Set default terminal app in Windows Console Host
Alternatively, you can always enable the feature within the Windows Console Host with these steps: After you complete the steps, the apps will launch automatically using the Windows Terminal application. Console context menu Windows Console Host terminal settings
Set Windows Console Host default app for Command Prompt and PowerShell
To make again the Windows Console Host the default app experience for PowerShell, WSL, and Command Prompt, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the command-line tools will no longer open by default inside the Windows Terminal application. Windows Console Host default app Since the applications won’t open with the Windows Console Host option is enabled, the only way to disable this behavior is through the Windows Terminal settings. 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.
