You make Windows open Command Prompt, Windows PowerShell, and other command line tools in Windows Terminal by changing this setting. By default, this option is set to “ Let Windows decide.” ...

Besides, you can also right-click on the Start button, and select Windows Terminal (Admin) to open elevated Windows PowerShell. How do I open the Terminal context menu in Windows 11?

The short answer is PowerShell is a scripting language built on .NET, great for automating tasks and managing your system. Windows Terminal, on the other hand, isn’t a tool on its own.