PowerShell Cheat Sheet: Essential Commands Quick Reference
Bookmark this PowerShell cheat sheet covering files, processes, services, networking, strings, and error handling. Essential commands at a glance.
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Bookmark this PowerShell cheat sheet covering files, processes, services, networking, strings, and error handling. Essential commands at a glance.
The ‘not recognized as a cmdlet’ error has several causes. Learn to diagnose typos, missing modules, and wrong shell as the fix for this common error.
Running a PowerShell .ps1 script is not always obvious. Learn to execute scripts from the terminal, Task Scheduler, and right-click menu properly.
Choose the right output format for your PowerShell data. Compare HTML, CSV, GridView, and JSON output with real-world use case guidance.
Save any PowerShell output to a file with Out-File, Export-Csv, or redirection. Learn encoding, append mode, and when each method is best.
PowerShell 7 is the modern cross-platform version. Learn to install it on Windows 10/11 using MSI or winget, and run it alongside PowerShell 5.1.
PowerShell ISE is built-in but VS Code is the modern choice. Learn the differences, VS Code setup tips, and which editor fits your workflow.
PowerShell and CMD look similar but work very differently. Learn the key differences in output type, syntax, and capabilities to choose the right tool.
PowerShell aliases let you create shortcuts for any command. Learn to list built-in aliases, create custom ones, and save them to your profile.
Get-Command discovers every cmdlet, function, and alias available in your session. Learn to search by verb, noun, and module effectively.