How to redefine prompt function during Powershell session

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Is it possible to redefine the prompt function specified in the user's profile after the shell has started?

Jason Kresowaty · Accepted Answer · 2009-10-11 01:30:55Z

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To change the prompt function at any time, just execute a statement like the following at the PowerShell command line:

function prompt { "$env:computername $pwd>" }

answered Oct 11, 2009 at 1:30

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sahmeepee · Accepted Answer · 2009-10-11 01:36:45Z

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Yes, just enter code as normal:

function prompt
{
    $random = new-object random
    $color=[System.ConsoleColor]$random.next(1,16)
    Write-Host ("PS " + $(get-location) +">") -nonewline -foregroundcolor $color
    return " "
}

(credit to http://mshforfun.blogspot.com/2006/05/perfect-prompt-for-windows-powershell.html)

answered Oct 11, 2009 at 1:36

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