Installing Windows Terminal

Best Way - Microsoft Store

Install from the Microsoft Store, which keeps Windows Terminal updated automatically. On Windows 11 it usually ships by default; older systems can grab it from the Store or GitHub releases.

Windows Package Manager

winget install --id Microsoft.WindowsTerminal --exact

Winget installs the store package (or the zip) and is the favorite route for automated setups.

First Launch

Open Windows Terminal; a default profile (usually PowerShell on new Windows) starts automatically. The down-arrow menu next to the + button lists all installed profiles.

Set as Default

Settings > Startup lets you pick the default profile, the window's starting directory, and whether a new instance opens on the same focused terminal.

Key Points

• Store or winget both install and update cleanly.
• The Start menu lists it alongside other apps.
• Multiple profiles appear automatically after install.
• Startup defaults are configurable.