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Change Terminal to Command Prompt in Windows 11

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This post will show you how to change Terminal to Command Prompt in Windows 11. Windows 11, the latest operating system, comes with a new command-line interface known as Windows Terminal. This utility comes with various features and customization options. But still, many users find the old traditional Command Prompt more familiar. For these users, Windows offers options to switch Terminal with Command Prompt. Keep reading this post to learn how you can do it.

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How to Change Terminal to Command Prompt in Windows 11?

Follow any of these methods to change Terminal to Command Prompt in Windows:

1] Using the Settings App

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To change Terminal to Command Prompt easily using the Settings app. Here’s how:

  1. Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
  2. Navigate to Privacy & security and click on For Developers.
  3. Scroll down to Terminal, click the dropdown and select Windows Console Host.
  4. Now, you can search and open Command Prompt as an independent app.

2] Using the Terminal App

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You can change Terminal to Command Prompt using the Terminal app itself. Here’s how:

  1. Open Windows Terminal, click the + icon in the tab and select the Settings option.
  2. Navigate to the Startup tab and click on the dropdown beside the Default profile.
  3. Here, select Command Prompt. This will launch the Terminal app with Command Prompt using the default profile.

Read: Replace Command Prompt with PowerShell in WinX Power Menu of Windows 10

Does Windows 11 still have Command Prompt?

Yes, Windows 11 still has Command Prompt. However, with the 22H2 update, the default app used to host the console has been changed to Windows Terminal. But Windows allows users to change it back to Command Prompt.

Read: How to show Control Panel in WinX Menu of Windows

What is the difference between Terminal and Command Prompt in Windows 11?

Windows Terminal provides a unified interface to access multiple shells and supports cross-platform development. The Command Prompt is more compatible with legacy applications, with basic command-line functionality.

Read: Terminal vs PowerShell vs Command Prompt difference explained.

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Anand Khanse is the Admin of TheWindowsClub.com, a 10-year Microsoft MVP (2006-16) & a Windows Insider MVP (2016-2022). Please read the entire post & the comments first, create a System Restore Point before making any changes to your system & be careful about any 3rd-party offers while installing freeware.