List of Windows PowerShell commands for 2025

PowerShell, Microsoft's advanced command shell, remains an essential tool in 2025 for administrators, developers, and Windows 11 users. With updates like PowerShell 7.5 (released in 2024), it supports hybrid environments, AI, and cloud automation (Azure).

This list includes key commands (cmdlets) organized by category, with practical examples and common parameters. For beginners, remember that PowerShell uses Verb-Noun syntax (e.g., Get-Process).

Run in PowerShell 7+ for compatibility with Windows 10 (until October 2025) and 11. Windows 11 Errors and Solutions: Common Problems

Basic commands for file navigation and management

These cmdlets handle directories, files, and simple processes.

Command	Description	Example
get-command	List of available commands	Get-Command *process* – Displays cmdlets with "process"
Get-ChildItem	List folder contents (alias: ls, dir)	Get-ChildItem -Force – Includes hidden features
Set-Location	Change directory (alias: cd)	Set-Location C:\Users – Goes to user folder
New-Item	Create file/folder	New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path "Proyectos" – Create folder
remove-item	Delete file/folder (alias: del)	Remove-Item archivo.txt -Force – Delete with confirmation

object lesson: Get-ChildItem -Path C:\ -Recurse -Filter *.txt List all .txt files in C:\ recursively.

Management of processes and services

Useful for monitoring and controlling running apps.

Command	Description	Example
Get-Process	List active processes (alias: ps)	Get-Process chrome – Shows Chrome processes
stop-process	Stops process	Stop-Process -Name notepad -Force – Close Notepad
Get Service	List of services	Get-Service | Where-Object Status -eq "Running" – Active services
start-service	Start service	Start-Service Spooler – Start printer
stop service	Service is suspended	Stop-Service Spooler – For printer

object lesson: Get-Process | Sort-Object CPU -Descending | Select-Object -First 5 Shows the 5 processes with the most CPU.

Commands for network and connectivity

Essential for diagnosing and configuring networks.

Command	Description	Example
Test-NetConnection	Test connection (alias: tnc)	Test-NetConnection google.com -Port 80 – Ping to port
Get-NetAdapter	List of network adapters	Get-NetAdapter | Where-Object Status -eq "Up" – Active networks
Restart-NetAdapter	Restart adapter	Restart-NetAdapter -Name "Wi-Fi" – Restart Wi-Fi
Get-DnsClientServerAddress	DNS configuration	Get-DnsClientServerAddress -AddressFamily IPv4 – DNS IPv4
Set-DnsClientServerAddress	Change DNS	Set-DnsClientServerAddress -InterfaceAlias "Wi-Fi" -ServerAddresses "8.8.8.8" – Google DNS

object lesson: Test-NetConnection 192.168.1.1 -Port 80 Check if the router is responding.

Automation and scripting

PowerShell shines in scripting for repetitive tasks.

Command	Description	Example
Invoke-WebRequest	Download web content (alias: iwr)	Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "https://ejemplo.com" -OutFile "pagina.html" – Save page
Export-Csv	Export data to CSV	Get-Process | Export-Csv procesos.csv – List of processes in CSV format
Import-Csv	Import CSV	Import-Csv procesos.csv | Select-Object Name, CPU – Read and filter
ForEach-Object	Loop through objects (alias: % )	Get-Process | ForEach-Object { $_.Name } – Process names
Write-Host	Display output	Write-Host "Hola, mundo!" – Console message

object lesson: Get-Service | Where-Object Status -eq "Stopped" | Export-Csv servicios.csv generates a CSV file of stopped services.

User management and security

For administrators, commands for accounts and permissions.

Command	Description	Example
New-LocalUser	Create local user	New-LocalUser -Name "Juan" -Password (ConvertTo-SecureString "P@ssw0rd" -AsPlainText -Force)
get-localuser	User list	Get-LocalUser – All local users
Disable-LocalUser	Disable user	Disable-LocalUser -Name "Juan"
Get-LocalGroup	List of groups	Get-LocalGroup – Local groups
Add-LocalGroupMember	Add to group	Add-LocalGroupMember -Group "Administradores" -Member "Juan"

object lesson: New-LocalUser -Name "Estudiante" -Password (ConvertTo-SecureString "123456" -AsPlainText -Force) create a test user.

Commands for Azure and cloud (PowerShell 7+)

In 2025, PowerShell will integrate with Azure for cloud management.

Command	Description	Example
Connect-AzAccount	Connect to Azure	Connect-AzAccount - Log in
Get-AzVM	List VMs in Azure	Get-AzVM – Show virtual machines
New-AzVM	Create VM	New-AzVM -ResourceGroupName "Grupo1" -Name "VM1"
Stop-AzVM	VM stops	Stop-AzVM -ResourceGroupName "Grupo1" -Name "VM1"

object lesson: Connect-AzAccount followed by Get-AzVM List of VMs for monitoring.

Tips for using PowerShell in 2025

1. Run as administrator: For sensitive commands (Windows + X > Terminal (Admin)).
2. Use alias: dir instead of Get-ChildItem for speed.
3. Learn piping: Get-Process | Stop-Process -Name notepad stops processes.
4. ScriptsSave commands in .ps1 and run them with .\script.ps1.
5. Update PowerShellDownload PowerShell 7.5 from github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell for Azure.

ExampleCreate a script to list processes: Get-Process | Export-Csv procesos.csv.

Common troubleshooting

Problem	Cause	A satisfactory solution
Unrecognized command	Module not loaded	Import-Module ActiveDirectory
Permissions error	Not an administrator	Run as admin
Script blocked	Implementation policy	Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned
Azure is not connecting	Invalid credentials	Connect-AzAccount with MFA

Example: Yes Get-AzVM fails, executes Connect-AzAccount to authenticate.

Conclusion

PowerShell By 2025, it will be essential for Windows 11, with commands like Get-Command, Get-ChildItem, Get-Process, and New-LocalUser for daily management. Master aliases, piping, and modules for automation. Upgrade to PowerShell 7.5 for Azure and migrate from Windows 10 before October 2025 for compatibility. Practice in a test environment for efficiency.

FAQs

• Is PowerShell safe?
  Yes, with execution policies (Set-ExecutionPolicy).
• How to learn more?
  Use Get-Help command (e.g. Get-Help Get-Process).
• Does it work on Windows 10?
  Yes, until October 2025.
• Which Azure module?
  Az.Accounts; install with Install-Module Az.