Command "Cmder" always opens in a separate window instead of tabbed shell #3438

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opened 2026-01-30 23:21:14 +00:00 by claunia · 2 comments
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Originally created by @hanuk on GitHub (Aug 16, 2019).

I configured "Cmder" as a shell command and it always opens outside tabbed shell.

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Windows build number: [run `[Environment]::OSVersion` for powershell, or `ver` for cmd]
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Originally created by @hanuk on GitHub (Aug 16, 2019). I configured "Cmder" as a shell command and it always opens outside tabbed shell. <!-- 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 I ACKNOWLEDGE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE PROCEEDING: 1. If I delete this entire template and go my own path, the core team may close my issue without further explanation or engagement. 2. If I list multiple bugs/concerns in this one issue, the core team may close my issue without further explanation or engagement. 3. If I write an issue that has many duplicates, the core team may close my issue without further explanation or engagement (and without necessarily spending time to find the exact duplicate ID number). 4. If I leave the title incomplete when filing the issue, the core team may close my issue without further explanation or engagement. 5. If I file something completely blank in the body, the core team may close my issue without further explanation or engagement. All good? Then proceed! --> <!-- This bug tracker is monitored by Windows Terminal development team and other technical folks. **Important: When reporting BSODs or security issues, DO NOT attach memory dumps, logs, or traces to Github issues**. Instead, send dumps/traces to secure@microsoft.com, referencing this GitHub issue. If this is an application crash, please also provide a Feedback Hub submission link so we can find your diagnostic data on the backend. Use the category "Apps > Windows Terminal (Preview)" and choose "Share My Feedback" after submission to get the link. Please use this form and describe your issue, concisely but precisely, with as much detail as possible. --> # Environment ```none Windows build number: [run `[Environment]::OSVersion` for powershell, or `ver` for cmd] Windows Terminal version (if applicable): Any other software? ``` # Steps to reproduce <!-- A description of how to trigger this bug. --> # Expected behavior <!-- A description of what you're expecting, possibly containing screenshots or reference material. --> # Actual behavior <!-- What's actually happening? -->
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@DHowett-MSFT commented on GitHub (Aug 16, 2019):

Cmder is another terminal emulator. It’s a GUI application. Launch the actual shell you want to use instead.

@DHowett-MSFT commented on GitHub (Aug 16, 2019): Cmder is another terminal emulator. It’s a GUI application. Launch the actual shell you want to use instead.
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@bastienlemaitre commented on GitHub (Aug 26, 2019):

https://gist.github.com/bastienlemaitre/b59aa44b7db6a66551c950a06df88e98

@bastienlemaitre commented on GitHub (Aug 26, 2019): https://gist.github.com/bastienlemaitre/b59aa44b7db6a66551c950a06df88e98
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Reference: starred/terminal#3438