Can't make Windows Terminal default terminal application #15554

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opened 2026-01-31 04:41:48 +00:00 by claunia · 3 comments
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Originally created by @ojmaster on GitHub (Oct 16, 2021).

Windows Terminal version (or Windows build number)

10.0.22000.0

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Steps to reproduce

The windows terminal and command prompt default terminal option only show windows console host as an option

Expected Behavior

There should be the option to change default terminal to Windows Terminal

Actual Behavior

Only one option (Windows Console Host)
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Originally created by @ojmaster on GitHub (Oct 16, 2021). ### Windows Terminal version (or Windows build number) 10.0.22000.0 ### Other Software _No response_ ### Steps to reproduce The windows terminal and command prompt default terminal option only show windows console host as an option ### Expected Behavior There should be the option to change default terminal to Windows Terminal ### Actual Behavior Only one option (Windows Console Host) ![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/62865062/137573055-f8da931c-1f3c-427b-8ef3-5a367a95d9fa.png) ![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/62865062/137573057-4ed2de3b-43d4-48a3-a444-ac02d0c43b48.png)
claunia added the Resolution-Duplicate label 2026-01-31 04:41:48 +00:00
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@sherif-elmetainy commented on GitHub (Oct 16, 2021):

I have the same issue.
Windows 11 Pro Version 10.0.22000.258
Windows Terminal Version 1.10.2714.0

@sherif-elmetainy commented on GitHub (Oct 16, 2021): I have the same issue. Windows 11 Pro Version 10.0.22000.258 Windows Terminal Version 1.10.2714.0
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@zadjii-msft commented on GitHub (Oct 16, 2021):

Please take a look at #11415. Windows Terminal (stable) can't be currently set as the default terminal.

/dup #11415

@zadjii-msft commented on GitHub (Oct 16, 2021): Please take a look at #11415. Windows Terminal (stable) can't be currently set as the default terminal. /dup #11415
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@ghost commented on GitHub (Oct 16, 2021):

Hi! We've identified this issue as a duplicate of another one that already exists on this Issue Tracker. This specific instance is being closed in favor of tracking the concern over on the referenced thread. Thanks for your report!

@ghost commented on GitHub (Oct 16, 2021): Hi! We've identified this issue as a duplicate of another one that already exists on this Issue Tracker. This specific instance is being closed in favor of tracking the concern over on the referenced thread. Thanks for your report!
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Reference: starred/terminal#15554