PowerShell 7.6.0 Upgrade Tutorial | Check PowerShell Version & Comparison
Basic Commands :
check version :
cmd : " ver "
powershell : " $PSVersionTable "
Powershell Installation :
for 7.5.0 : " winget install Microsoft.PowerShell "
for 7.6.0 : " winget install --id Microsoft.PowerShell --source winget"
" winget install --id Microsoft.PowerShell.Preview --source winget "
🚀 *Check Your PowerShell Version & Upgrade to 7.6.0! (With Comparison)* 🚀
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In this video, we'll guide you through checking your current PowerShell version and walk you through the upgrade process to the latest stable release, PowerShell 7.6.0 (or the most recent version available). We'll cover:
🔍 *How to Check Your Current PowerShell Version:* We'll show you the commands you need to run to identify your installed PowerShell version (Windows PowerShell 5.1 or PowerShell Core 7+).
💻 *Upgrading to PowerShell 7.6.0 (or Latest):* Step-by-step instructions on how to download and install the latest PowerShell Core release using WinGet and/or the official MSI installer.
📊 *PowerShell 5.1 vs. PowerShell 7+ Comparison:* We'll present a clear, tabular comparison highlighting the key differences between Windows PowerShell 5.1 and the modern PowerShell Core (7.6.0 or later), including:
Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Performance improvements
New cmdlets and features
. .NET Core vs. .NET Framework
And more!
*Table Comparing PowerShell 5.1 and PowerShell 7.6.0 (Example):*
| Feature | PowerShell 5.1 | PowerShell 7.6.0 (or Latest) |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-Platform | Windows Only | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Underlying .NET | .NET Framework | .NET Core / .NET |
| Performance | Good | Significantly Improved |
| Open Source | No | Yes |
| New Features | Limited | Regular Updates & New Cmdlets |
| Remoting | WSMan | SSH & WSMan |
Whether you're a seasoned PowerShell user or just getting started, this video will help you ensure you're running the latest and greatest version of PowerShell!
*Links:*
[PowerShell GitHub Releases](https://github.com/powershell/powersh...)
[Microsoft PowerShell Documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/pow...)
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