September 27th, 2012

PowerTip: Check Windows 8 Edition by Using PowerShell 3.0

Doctor Scripto
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Summary: Use Windows PowerShell 3.0 to determine the specific edition of Windows 8 running on your computer.

Hey, Scripting Guy! Question Using Windows PowerShell 3.0 in Windows 8, how can you determine the edition of Windows that is installed?

Hey, Scripting Guy! Answer Use the Get-WindowsEdition cmdlet with the Online switch:

           Get-WindowsEdition -Online

 

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The "Scripting Guys" is a historical title passed from scripter to scripter. The current revision has morphed into our good friend Doctor Scripto who has been with us since the very beginning.

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