How to add to windows contextual menu Open Command Prompt (Shell)

Question

Recently I worked under linux and there is a feature that I like very much. I can open a shell by making right click inside the window and choosing a corresponding option from menu. Is there a way to add something similar in Windows?

Answer 1

If you shift-right-click in the folder (not on a file) you should see the option

'Open a Command Window here'

Available in Vista and above.

See also here

Answer 2

there are a few methods, outlined in this link.

Answer 3

Microsoft's set of PowerToys for Windows XP includes a tool that provides an Open Command Window Here context menu item.