Windows PowerShell is a command-line shell and scripting language designed by Microsoft to automate administrative tasks and configuration management in the Windows operating system. It provides a powerful environment for interacting with your computer via text commands. Overall, Windows PowerShell provides a flexible and powerful environment for system administrators, developers, and power users to manage and automate tasks in Windows environments. Whether you’re managing files and folders, configuring system settings, or automating software deployments, PowerShell offers a wide range of tools to help you get the job done efficiently.

There are multiple ways to install PowerShell in Windows. Each install method is designed to support different scenarios and workflows. In this example we install the the Windows Powershell using the standard CMD Prompt:

1. Open the windows command prompt (CMD) as administrator

1. Press the Windows Start button at the bottom left.

2. Type in „Command Prompt“.

3. Right click on Command Prompt and click „Run as administrator“.

4. Click Yes if the Windows 10 User Account Control prompt is displayed.

5. The Command Prompt should appear.

2. Use the CMD Tool winget install the Window Power Shell

winget install --id Microsoft.Powershell --source winget

After the installation is complete, you can verify that PowerShell has been installed by running the command powershell in the Command Prompt. This should launch the PowerShell shell, indicating that it has been successfully installed.