Get-WindowsPackage is a Windows PowerShell command that allows users to view information about installed Windows packages. It is a useful tool for system administrators who need to quickly view information about installed packages, such as the package name, version, and installation date. It can also be used to view the contents of a package, such as the files and registry entries that are included in the package.
Syntax of Get-WindowsPackage
The syntax for Get-WindowsPackage is as follows:
Get-WindowsPackage [-Name] <String[]> [-Online] [-PackagePath] <String> [-ProductName] <String[]> [-Publisher] <String[]> [-RequiredVersion] <String> [-Version] <String[]> [-WhatIf] [-Confirm] [<CommonParameters>]
Parameters of Get-WindowsPackage
The Get-WindowsPackage command has the following parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | The name of the package to be retrieved. |
| Online | Indicates that the package should be retrieved from the online Windows Update service. |
| PackagePath | The path to the package file. |
| ProductName | The name of the product to which the package belongs. |
| Publisher | The name of the publisher of the package. |
| RequiredVersion | The version of the package that is required. |
| Version | The version of the package to be retrieved. |
| WhatIf | Indicates that the command should simulate its actions without actually performing them. |
| Confirm | Indicates that the user should be prompted to confirm the action. |
Inputs of Get-WindowsPackage
The Get-WindowsPackage command requires the following input parameters:
- Name
- PackagePath
- ProductName
- Publisher
- RequiredVersion
- Version
Outputs of Get-WindowsPackage
The Get-WindowsPackage command produces the following output:
- A list of packages that match the specified criteria.
- Information about each package, such as the name, version, and installation date.
- The contents of the package, such as the files and registry entries that are included in the package.
Examples of Get-WindowsPackage
The following example retrieves information about all packages that are installed on the computer:
Get-WindowsPackage
The following example retrieves information about all packages that are installed on the computer and have the specified product name:
Get-WindowsPackage -ProductName “Microsoft Office”
The following example retrieves information about all packages that are installed on the computer and have the specified publisher:
Get-WindowsPackage -Publisher “Microsoft Corporation”
Tips for Using Get-WindowsPackage
Here are some tips for using Get-WindowsPackage:
- Use the Name parameter to specify the exact name of the package that you want to retrieve.
- Use the PackagePath parameter to specify the path to the package file.
- Use the ProductName parameter to specify the name of the product to which the package belongs.
- Use the Publisher parameter to specify the name of the publisher of the package.
- Use the RequiredVersion parameter to specify the version of the package that is required.
- Use the Version parameter to specify the version of the package to be retrieved.
- Use the WhatIf parameter to simulate the command without actually performing it.
- Use the Confirm parameter to prompt the user to confirm the action.
Conclusion
Get-WindowsPackage is a useful Windows PowerShell command that allows users to view information about installed Windows packages. It can be used to view the package name, version, installation date, and contents of the package. It also has several parameters that can be used to filter the results. With Get-WindowsPackage, system administrators can quickly view information about installed packages.