Introduction

This page is designed to be a starting point for PowerShell V3 knowledge. If adding to this page please create all new wiki's starting with "Powershell V3".

PowerShell V3 is the latest version of PowerShell. Currently, PowerShell V3 is at an early stage of development with the Beta recently being released (3/1/2012). Link to the download and direction provided below.

Getting PowerShell V3

To get the stand alone installer see this page: Download Beta.
TechNet Help files and guide

Installing PowerShell V3

For more information on installing PowerShell, see the release notes contained in the dowload. This has detailed steps, but to summaries. 
  1. Download the correct package for your architecture
    • For 64-bit systems, download WINDOWS6.1-KB2506143-x64.MSU
    • For 32-bit systems, download WINDOWS6.1-KB2506143-x32.MSU
  2. Close all Windows PowerShell windows.
  3. Uninstall WMF 3.0 (CTP or Beta), if it is installed.
  4. Run the WINDOWS6.1-KB2506143 MSU file.

V3 FAQ


FAQ

V3 Featured Articles

Featured articles

V3 New Features

New Features


V3 Tips and Tricks


Tips and Tricks