In Windows 11, the classic “Open Command Window Here” option is hidden by default behind the modern context menu and the Windows Terminal app. You can fix this by restoring the legacy context menu, setting Command Prompt as the default terminal, or using a simple address bar shortcut. 1. The Quickest Fix: Address Bar Shortcut
The fastest way to open a Command Prompt (CMD) in any specific folder without modifying settings is through the File Explorer address bar: Open the folder where you need the command prompt. Click on the address bar at the top. Type cmd and press Enter.
A CMD window will immediately open, already targeted to that folder’s directory. 2. Set Command Prompt as the Default Terminal
Windows 11 uses “Open in Terminal” as the primary right-click option, which usually defaults to PowerShell. You can change this to CMD: Right-click any folder and select Open in Terminal.
Click the down arrow (chevron) next to the “plus” icon in the tab bar and select Settings. Under Startup, find the Default profile dropdown. Change it from “Windows PowerShell” to Command Prompt.
Click Save. Now, clicking “Open in Terminal” will launch CMD. 3. Restore the Classic Right-Click Menu
To get the original Windows 10 style menu back—where “Open Command Window Here” often resides—you can use a Registry command:
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