Highlights
- CMD (or Command Prompt) is an old and outdated batch-scripting-based command line.
- PowerShell is the best alternative and is available on all the major platforms, i.e., Windows, Mac, Linux
- We’ve listed the direct downloads to the PowerShell Offline Installer and the installation steps.
Hardcore Windows users have been using CMD otherwise known as Command Prompt for ages.
CMD is an old outdated batch-scripting-based plain text command line. It lacks a ton of new and dated features which can help the users to ease their tidy tasks.
Microsoft has been searching for a more advanced alternative and finally pushed its first public version PowerShell in 2006.
Microsoft has been improving it since then, and right now it is one of the best alternatives available on the market. Windows PowerShell is an .NET-based automation engine, that can help system admins ease their complex tasks.
Why Choose PowerShell over Command Prompt?
| PowerShell | CMD | |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-Platform | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Scripting | .NET-framework-based | Batch scripting |
| Libraries | All .Net libraries | N/A |
| MS Online Connectivity | Built-in | N/A |
| Output | Objects | Plain text |
| Language | Features cmdlets and command aliases | MS-DOS-based |
Latest PowerShell Offline Installer
Downloads
If you want to get the older versions, visit the GitHub Repository of PowerShell’s releases section.
Installation
Windows
The installation is very simple and is like all the other software that you manually install on your system. In this case, you just need to extract the zip file to get the exact installation setup.
If you are still facing any issues, do follow the below instructions step-by-step to install PowerShell Offline Installer on your PC effortlessly,
- Locate the MSI file, and single/double click on it.
- As soon as you click on it, the PowerShell Offline Installer setup will automatically. Click on the Next button to proceed further.
- On this page, change the installation location if you want to, otherwise click on the Next button.
- This page shows all the actions/features, tick the checkboxes before the name and click on the Next button.
- Finally, check those boxes if you want to enable auto-update.
- Now, click on the Install button to start the installation.
- If you want to launch the PowerShell after the installation, tick the checkbox located at the left bottom corner.
Linux
Installation methods can be different for various distributions of Linux. We are demonstrating the installation on Linux Mint.
In your case, if you use a different distro and having issues while installing, do let us know, and we will help you through the way.
- Locate the PowerShell Offline Installer file (in our case .deb file).
- Double-click on it to start the installation process.
- Now, click on the Install Package button to proceed further.
- It will complete the installation in a couple of moments depending upon your system specification.
Mac
- Locate the PowerShell Offline Installer file (in our case .pkg file).
- Double-click on it to start the installation process.
- You will be welcomed with a notice by Apple Security saying that it is downloaded from an untrusted source, you just need to click on the Open button.
- The PowerShell Installation window will open, click on the Continue button.
- Follow the on-screen installation instructions.
- As soon as it completes, you can find the PowerShell icon on the Launchpad.
General FAQ
Can PowerShell use CMD commands?
You can use and execute any executable in any command-line shell which includes PowerShell.
What is the command to install software in PowerShell?
Install-Package command is used to install any software via PowerShell
How to run a PowerShell file?
If you want to run a PowerShell file (.ps1), you just need to right-click on the file and then click on the Run with PowerShell option.
Where is the PowerShell command installed?
By default for a Windows 10 or 11 PC, the PowerShell is installed in C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell.
More Downloads
- Download .NET Framework Offline Installer (All Versions)
- Download Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable (All Versions)
- Download and Install Chrome OS Flex on Your PC or Mac
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