How to Download Windows PowerShell 1.0

Published: October 19, 2006 | Updated: January 17, 2008
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Windows PowerShell 1.0 RTW currently supports Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. Windows PowerShell can be downloaded from Microsoft's Download Center for all operating systems except for Windows Server 2008 where it is available as an optional component on the installation disk or via Server Manager. The .NET Framework 2.0 is required in order to install Windows PowerShell. Remember to download the Windows PowerShell Documentation Pack that includes a Getting Started Guide, Quick Reference chart and a 100+ page Windows PowerShell primer.

Windows PowerShell is supported on multiple platforms (x86, x64 & Itanium) and by multiple language technologies (English language, Localized and Multilingual User Interface). Please read the PowerShell Team blog for more information on Windows PowerShell.

Windows Vista RTM

x86: Windows Vista RTM

x64: Windows Vista RTM

Windows XP Service Pack 2 — Windows PowerShell 1.0 RTW

Platform

x86

English-Language Package for Windows XP

Localized Package for Windows XP

Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Package for Windows XP

x64

English-Language Package for Windows XP x64

Localized Package for Windows XP x64

Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Package for Windows XP x64

Windows Server 2003 — Windows PowerShell 1.0 RTW

Platform

x86

English-Language Package for Windows Server 2003 SP1

Localized Package for Windows Server 2003 SP1

Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Package for Windows Server 2003 SP1

x64

English-Language Package for Windows Server 2003 for x64

Localized Package for Windows Server 2003 for x64

Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Package for Windows Server 2003 x64

Itanium-based

English-Language Package for Windows Server 2003 SP1 for Itanium

Localized Package for Windows Server 2003 for SP1 Itanium

Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Package for Windows Server 2003 SP1 Itanium


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Does the English-language Installation Package run on localized and non-localized versions of Windows?

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Yes. The English-language version runs on localized and non-localized versions of Windows, including English-US versions. It is on the new Download page: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=B4720B00-9A66-430F-BD56-EC48BFCA154F&displaylang=en

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When should I use the Localized Installation Package of Windows PowerShell?

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If you are running a localized version of Windows for German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese Simplified, or Chinese Traditional, use the Windows PowerShell 1.0 Localized Update Package.

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What is a MUI package? When should I use the MUI installation package?

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A multilingual interface (MUI) version of Windows displays the Windows interface in multiple languages. In order to use the MUI installation package for Windows PowerShell, install the English-language version of Windows PowerShell 1.0 and then install the Windows PowerShell 1.0 MUI Language installation Package. To learn more about Microsoft’s MUI technology, please read the MUI FAQ.

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How do I install Windows PowerShell on Windows Server 2008?

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Windows PowerShell is an optional component for Windows Server 2008 and can be installed by using the "Add a Feature" option in Server Manager.

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