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Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature — Formatted details

Display all returned properties in a readable list. Base task: Enable a Windows optional feature.

Copy-ready commandEnable-WindowsOptionalFeature — Formatted details
Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName IIS-WebServerRole | Format-List *

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Windows PowerShell 5.1 or PowerShell 7
Permissions
Varies by command
Last reviewed
2026-08-01

Examples

Formatted details

Display all returned properties in a readable list.

Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName IIS-WebServerRole | Format-List *

Common errors

Command or option not supported

Confirm the installed platform version supports the base command and the added output or wrapper option.

Access denied or insufficient privileges

Run with the administrative role or delegated permission required by the underlying command.