How to Change Windows Terminal Startup Behavior in Windows 11
You can change Windows Terminal startup behavior in Windows 11 to make it open with your preferred profile, remember your last session, or start in a custom directory.
Windows Terminal is a modern command-line application that consolidates Command Prompt, PowerShell, and Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) into a single, tabbed interface.
Starting with Windows Terminal version 1.11, Microsoft introduced enhanced startup settings, allowing you to tailor its initial state precisely to your workflow.
For instance, you can set PowerShell as your default profile, ensuring you always launch into your scripting environment.
You can also control whether Windows Terminal restores your previous tabs or opens a fresh instance every time.
Additionally, you can specify a unique starting directory for each profile.
Open Windows Terminal, go to Settings, and select your desired default profile and startup behavior from the Startup tab. You can also choose to open a specific folder or a new tab when the terminal launches.
Is it normal for terminal to be a startup app?
It's normal for it to be a startup entry in Windows 11, but it's disabled by default. So no, you shouldn't be seeing it open and close. Try disabling it in task manager and see if it still happens.
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