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Add PowerShell 7 to PATH in Windows

This guide will help you add PowerShell 7 (PowerShell Core) to your system’s PATH variable on Windows, so you can easily run it from any Command Prompt or Run dialog.

Prerequisites

  • You should have PowerShell 7 installed on your machine. If you haven’t installed it yet, you can download it following the guide here: Installing PowerShell on Windows | Microsoft Learn.
  • Administrative privileges are not required unless you're modifying system-wide environment variables. You can modify your user-specific PATH without admin rights.

Steps to Add PowerShell 7 to PATH

1. Open System Properties

  • Press Win + X and choose System.
  • Click on Advanced system settings on the left sidebar. This will open the System Properties window.
  • In the System Properties window, click on the Environment Variables button at the bottom.

2. Edit User Environment Variables

  • In the Environment Variables window, under User variables, find the Path variable.
  • Select the Path variable and click Edit. (If the Path variable doesn’t exist, click New and name it Path.)

3. Check if PowerShell 7 Path is Already in PATH

  • Before adding the path, make sure the following path is not already present in the list: 
    C:\Program Files\PowerShell\7\
  • If the path is already there, you don't need to add it again.

4. Add PowerShell 7 Path

  • If the path is not already in the list, click New in the Edit Environment Variable window.

  • Add the following path to the list:

    C:\Program Files\PowerShell\7\

Note: If you installed PowerShell 7 in a custom location, replace the above path with the correct one.

5. Save Changes

  • After adding the path, click OK to close the Edit Environment Variable window.
  • Click OK again to close the Environment Variables window.
  • Finally, click OK to exit the System Properties window.

6. Verify PowerShell 7 in PATH

  • Open Command Prompt or Run (press Win + R).
  • Type pwsh and press Enter.
  • If PowerShell 7 opens, you've successfully added it to your PATH!

Troubleshooting

  • PowerShell 7 not opening: Ensure the path to PowerShell 7 is entered correctly. If you're using a custom installation folder, check that the correct path is added to the Path variable.

  • Changes not taking effect: Try restarting your computer or logging out and logging back in for the changes to apply.