Windows Server® 2012 Unleashed

Accessing PowerShell

After logging in to your Windows interactive session, there are several methods to access and use PowerShell. The first method is from the Start menu, as shown in the following steps:

1. Hover the mouse in the far right of the desktop until the Search/Start/Settings icons appear.

2. Click Start

3. Click the PowerShell tile.

To use the second method, follow these steps:

1. Hover the mouse in the far right of the desktop until the Search/Start/Settings icons appear.

2. Click Search

3. Type PowerShell and press Enter.

For administrators who prefer the classic desktop look to the Metro style tiles, from the desktop just click the PowerShell icon in the Quick Launch bar. Optionally, you can right-click this icon and either choose ...