How Set-Alias an alias that launches new process of Powershell in new window?

Question

I'm wondering if there's a way to create an alias that quickly executes the following:

Invoke-Item C:\\Windows\\System32\\WindowsPowerShell\\v1.0\\powershell.exe

I haven't been able to come up with a better way to launch??

Answer 1

1. Make this file:

    C:\\Users\\<yourusername>\\Documents\\WindowsPowerShell\\Microsoft.Powershell_Profile.ps1 

2. Put the following code in it:

    Function Start-Powershell { Start-Process powershell.exe } 

3. Open a new Powershell window.

4. Type Start-Powershell

You can name 'Start-Powershell' (name of the Function) whatever you like. This is your new "Alias" which works in your user environment and with auto-completion.