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claunia commented 2026-01-31 06:39:15 +00:00
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Originally created by @oshihirii on GitHub (Jan 31, 2023).

Windows Terminal Preview
Version: 1.17.1023

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Version: PowerShell 7.3.1

I have my Windows Terminal Preview environment set up as I like it (all Git Bash windows):

  • A left side panel
  • A right side panel with an upper and lower panel

I have set it so that it retains this layout after exiting.

I.e. the next time I open Windows Terminal Preview, it looks the same.

However, when I open PowerShell 7 (64) from the Start menu:

  • It opens up Windows Terminal Preview (with my desired layout)
  • It opens up another instance of Windows Terminal Preview with just a PowerShell 7 (64) tab

If I then:

  • Close the instance of Windows Terminal Preview with my desired layout
  • Close the instance of Windows Terminal Preview with the PowerShell tab only

The next time I open Windows Terminal Preview, it opens up an instance of Windows Terminal Preview with a PowerShell tab.

Rather than the desired behaviour, which is opening Windows Terminal Preview with my desired layout.

I am on a new PC and don't think this dynamic used to occur - I think previously PowerShell just opened up in, um, PowerShell?

How do I prevent PowerShell from opening in Windows Terminal Preview?

Originally created by @oshihirii on GitHub (Jan 31, 2023). Windows Terminal Preview Version: 1.17.1023 PowerShell Version: PowerShell 7.3.1 I have my Windows Terminal Preview environment set up as I like it (all `Git Bash` windows): - A left side panel - A right side panel with an upper and lower panel I have set it so that it retains this layout after exiting. I.e. the next time I open Windows Terminal Preview, it looks the same. However, when I open `PowerShell 7 (64)` from the Start menu: - It opens up Windows Terminal Preview (with my desired layout) - It opens up another instance of Windows Terminal Preview with just a `PowerShell 7 (64)` tab If I then: - Close the instance of Windows Terminal Preview with my desired layout - Close the instance of Windows Terminal Preview with the PowerShell tab only The next time I open Windows Terminal Preview, it opens up an instance of Windows Terminal Preview with a PowerShell tab. Rather than the desired behaviour, which is opening Windows Terminal Preview with my desired layout. I am on a new PC and don't think this dynamic used to occur - I think previously PowerShell just opened up in, um, PowerShell? How do I prevent PowerShell from opening in Windows Terminal Preview?
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claunia commented 2026-01-31 06:39:17 +00:00
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@zadjii-msft commented on GitHub (Jan 31, 2023):

You could turn off the "default terminal" feature:

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By setting it back to "Console Host"

Or, you could "quit" the Terminal instead of closing the windows one-by-one:
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That'll close all the windows (and save their state), like a browser would.

That what you're looking for/?

@zadjii-msft commented on GitHub (Jan 31, 2023): You could turn off the "default terminal" feature: ![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/18356694/215738367-d0171aab-10c3-4a0d-b026-d5030584e3e1.png) By setting it back to "Console Host" Or, you could "quit" the Terminal instead of closing the windows one-by-one: ![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/18356694/215738641-c7083512-eb8b-4b07-9ee4-f4fdbf2c4bae.png) That'll close all the windows (and save their state), like a browser would. That what you're looking for/?
claunia commented 2026-01-31 06:39:18 +00:00
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@oshihirii commented on GitHub (Jan 31, 2023):

You first suggestion did the trick, thank you 👍.

@oshihirii commented on GitHub (Jan 31, 2023): You first suggestion did the trick, thank you 👍.
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