How to Create a Script in Windows

Last Updated: January 6, 2020

You can use Windows PowerShell to write and run scripts that help you manage computers from a command line. This wikiHow will show you how to create scripts using Windows PowerShell on your PC.

Steps

1
Open Windows PowerShell ISE as an administrator. Here's how you can open the app:
- Press ⊞ Win+S to open the search bar.
- Type powershell ise into the search bar.
- Right-click Windows PowerShell ISE in the results.
- Click Run as administrator.
- Most modern Windows PCs come with PowerShell installed. If you don't have the program, you can get it with the Management Framework 5.1 package at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=54616.
2
Click the File menu. You'll see this in the top left corner of the program and a menu will drop-down.

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3
Click New on the menu. You can also click the paper and asterisk icon to start a new script.
4
Click the cursor in the script pane. When you click in the Script Pane, typing is enabled.^{[1]
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Write your script. If you're new to scripting, check out this link to learn more. You can also search the web for script ideas and examples.
- For example, type Write-Host "Hello world".
6
Click the File menu. You'll see this in the top left corner of the program and a menu will drop-down.
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Click Save on the menu. Your file browser will open so you can rename and save your file. It will save as a .ps1 file.^{[2]
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