Why are there multiple types of command line interfaces in windows rather than just one? Command prompt, Powershell etc.

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Why are there multiple types of command line interfaces in windows rather than just one? Command prompt, Powershell etc.

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There’s just those two.

Command Prompt is the old interface. It’s a lot simpler than Powershell so it’s easier to work with if you’re only doing basic things. It also still exists for backwards compatibility.

Powershell is much more powerful, but much more complicated.

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