Open Windows controls by pressingWin+I.
From the Personalization applet, selectTaskbar.
SelectOK, and then close Windows parameters.
PowerShell WIN+X Replacement Option in Windows 8.
If you’re using a mouse and have the Desktop open, justright-clickon the taskbar and then clickProperties.
Skip to Step 4 if you do this.
In theControl Panelwindow, tap or click onAppearance and Personalization.
PowerShell WIN+X Replacement Option in Windows 8.
TheAppearance and Personalizationappletwon’t exist if your Control Panel view is set toSmall iconsorLarge icons.
In either of those views, tap or click onTaskbar and Navigationand then move on to Step 4.
On theAppearance and Personalizationscreen, selectTaskbar and Navigation.
Tap or click theNavigationtab on theTaskbar and Navigationwindow that should now be open.
It’s just to the right of theTaskbartab that you’re probably on now.
Tap or clickOKto confirm this change.
you’re able to still open Command Promptlike any other program, anytime you want.
SeeHow to Upgrade to Windows 8.1if you need help.
This procedure works in Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 only.
The equivalent Power User Menu option in Windows 11, calledWindows Terminal, combines both tools.
