Remove-Module is a Windows PowerShell command that allows users to remove a module from the current session. This command is useful for unloading modules that are no longer needed, or for removing modules that are causing errors. It is important to note that this command does not delete the module from the computer, but simply removes it from the current session.
Syntax
The syntax for the Remove-Module command is as follows:
Remove-Module [[-Name]
Parameters
The parameters for the Remove-Module command are as follows:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| -Name | The name of the module to be removed. This parameter is optional. |
| -Force | Forces the removal of the module without prompting for confirmation. |
| -WhatIf | Shows what would happen if the command is run without actually running the command. |
| -Confirm | Prompts for confirmation before running the command. |
| CommonParameters | This cmdlet supports the common parameters: Verbose, Debug, ErrorAction, ErrorVariable, WarningAction, WarningVariable, OutBuffer, PipelineVariable, and OutVariable. For more information, see about_CommonParameters. |
Inputs
The Remove-Module command does not accept any input.
Outputs
The Remove-Module command does not return any output.
Examples
The following examples show how to use the Remove-Module command:
- To remove a module named MyModule, run the following command:
Remove-Module -Name MyModule
- To remove a module without prompting for confirmation, run the following command:
Remove-Module -Name MyModule -Force
- To view what would happen if a module named MyModule were removed, run the following command:
Remove-Module -Name MyModule -WhatIf
Tips
When using the Remove-Module command, keep the following tips in mind:
- The Remove-Module command does not delete the module from the computer, but simply removes it from the current session.
- The -Name parameter is optional. If it is not specified, all modules in the current session will be removed.
- The -Force parameter can be used to remove the module without prompting for confirmation.
- The -WhatIf parameter can be used to view what would happen if the command is run without actually running the command.
- The -Confirm parameter can be used to prompt for confirmation before running the command.
Conclusion
The Remove-Module command is a useful tool for unloading modules that are no longer needed, or for removing modules that are causing errors. It is important to note that this command does not delete the module from the computer, but simply removes it from the current session. The -Name, -Force, -WhatIf, and -Confirm parameters can be used to control the behavior of the command.