35. PowerShell.exe Command-Line¶
Note
The below information is extensively based in information taken from the PowerShell® Notes for Professionals book. I plan to extend this information based on my day to day usage of the language.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| -Help | -? |
| -File |
Path to script-file that should be executed and arguments (optional) |
| -Command { - / |
Commands to be executed followed by arguments |
| -EncodedCommand |
Base64 encoded commands |
| -ExecutionPolicy |
Sets the execution policy for this process only |
| -InputFormat { Text | XML} |
| --Mta | PowerShell 3.0+: Runs PowerShell in multi-threaded apartment (STA is default) |
| --Sta | PowerShell 2.0: Runs PowerShell in a single-threaded apartment (MTA is default) |
| -NoExit | Leaves PowerShell console running after executing the script/command |
| -NoLogo | Hides copyright-banner at launch |
| -NonInteractive | Hides console from user |
| -NoProfile | Avoid loading of PowerShell profiles for machine or user |
| -OutputFormat { Text / XML } | Sets output format for data returned from PowerShell. Text (strings) or XML (serialized CLIXML) |
| -PSConsoleFile |
Loads a pre-created console file that configures the environment (created using Export-Console ) |
| -Version |
Specify a version of PowerShell to run. Mostly used with 2.0 |
| -WindowStyle |