How do I run Microsoft PowerShell?
Learn about the basics of PowerShell. This cross-platform command-line shell and the scripting language is built for task automation and configuration management. You’ll learn basics like what PowerShell is, what it’s used for, and how to use it.
How to Start Windows PowerShell on Earlier Versions of Windows
- After typing PowerShell into the Start menu, click Windows PowerShell.
- Click Start, All Programmes, Accessories, the Windows PowerShell folder, and then Windows PowerShell from the Start menu.
On Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2008, this section covers how to launch Windows PowerShell and the Windows PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE). Additionally, it describes how to make Windows PowerShell 2.0 on Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008 operational with the optional capability for Windows PowerShell ISE.
Start Windows PowerShell 3.0 or Windows PowerShell 4.0, as appropriate, using one of the following procedures.
Learning objectives: (How do I run Microsoft PowerShell?)
- After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Understand what PowerShell is and what you can use it for.
- Use commands to automate tasks.
Prerequisites: (How do I run Microsoft PowerShell?)
- Basic familiarity with using a command-line shell-like Command Prompt or Git Bash
- Visual Studio Code installed
- Ability to install Visual Studio Code extensions
- Ability to install software on your computer, if you’re not using a Windows operating system
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