Basic

  • At boot, a cmd.exe window will open, type
    powershell

    and hit enter. You should now see a ‘PS’ before the path

  • To return to cmd simply type
    cmd

    and hit enter. This will drop you back into cmd, and you will not see the ‘PS’ before the path

  • Logoff
    logoff
  • Restart
    restart-computer
  • Shutdown
    stop-computer
  • Rename
    rename-computer -newname nameyouchoose -computername .
  • Task Manager
    start-process taskmgr

Administration

  • Check free disk space
    get-psdrive
  • Server Configuran Utility
    sconfig
  • Enable Remote Shell
    winrm quickconfig

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