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Windows Management Framework and PowerShell
Installs Windows Management Framework (with PowerShell) 5.0, Windows Management Framework 4.0 (with PowerShell) 4.0 or PowerShell 3.0 (if 'legacy' OS.)
Version 5.1.14409.20180811 · by Microsoft wrote PowerShell, IntelliTect created the Chocolatey Package
Official site: blogs.msdn.com
About Windows Management Framework and PowerShell
This package is for Windows PowerShell Only, which only goes to version 5.x.
For PowerShell Core / PowerShell 6, please use the 'powershell-core' package here: https://chocolatey.org/packages/powershell-core
Windows Management Framework 5.0 includes updates to Windows PowerShell, Windows PowerShell ISE, Windows PowerShell Web Services (Management OData IIS Extension), Windows Remote Management (WinRM), Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), the Server Manager WMI provider, and a new feature for 4.0, Windows PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC).
Windows Management Framework 5.0 includes updates to Windows PowerShell, Windows PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC), and Windows PowerShell ISE. It also includes OneGet, PowerShellGet, and Network Switch cmdlets
Important Product Incompatibility Notes: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/wmf/5.0/productincompat
IMPORTANT NOTES for your Operating System:
PowerShell 4 and later requires at least .NET 3.5.1.
This package will warn you and exit if it is not installed.
It is not automatically installed as a dependency so that you
maintain complete control over the .NET version in your build.
WARNING: Review the release notes to learn which software products are not compatible with this upgrade (e.g. SCCM SERVERS.).
How to install Windows Management Framework and PowerShell
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install windows-management-framework-and-powershell
- Open Windows Management Framework and PowerShell once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Windows Management Framework and PowerShell free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to blogs.msdn.com, the developer's official site, where Windows Management Framework and PowerShell is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Windows Management Framework and PowerShell?
The version listed here is 5.1.14409.20180811, published /Date(1534. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Windows Management Framework and PowerShell from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install windows-management-framework-and-powershell. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Windows Management Framework and PowerShell safe?
Windows Management Framework and PowerShell downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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