WINDOWS POWERSHELL (INSTALLATION / CONFIGURATION)
Description: Windows PowerShell 1.0 on Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 and Windows Vista is available via the PowerShell 1.0 setup package. Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 include PowerShell with the Operating System. Windows Server 2008 includes PowerShell 1.0 and Windows 7 includes PowerShell 2.0.
Scoping the Issue: The list below outlines the different download locations for Windows PowerShell 1.0:
- How to Download Windows PowerShell 1.0
- Windows XP English = Microsoft KB Article 926139
- Windows XP Localized = Microsoft KB Article 926140
- Windows XP MUI = Microsoft KB Article 926141
- Windows Vista = Microsoft KB Article 928439
- Windows Server 2003 English = Microsoft KB Article 926139
- Windows Server 2003 Localized = Microsoft KB Article 926140
- Windows Server 2003 MUI = Microsoft KB Article 926141
On Windows Server 2008, you can enable PowerShell via Server Manager under Features, Add Features, Windows PowerShell.
Note: PowerShell requires the installation of .NET Framework v2.0.
Data Gathering: In all instances, collecting either MPS Reports with the General, Internet and Networking, Business Networks and Server Components diagnostics, or a Performance-oriented MSDT manifest must be done. PowerShell records any errors to the Event Logs with an Event Source of PowerShell.
Troubleshooting / Resolution: PowerShell installs itself in the following folder location(s):
- x86-based versions of PowerShell 1.0: %windir%\system32\WindowsPowerShell\V1.0
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x64-based versions of PowerShell 1.0:
- %windir%\system32\WindowsPowerShell\V1.0
- %windir%\syswow64\WindowsPowerShell\V1.0
Registry information regarding PowerShell is stored in HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PowerShell
Additional Resources:
- PowerShell main page
- Windows PowerShell Blog
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