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Get-CimInstance — Write results to text

Save formatted output to a UTF-8 text file. Base task: Query operating system information through CIM.

Copy-ready commandGet-CimInstance — Write results to text
Get-CimInstance Win32_OperatingSystem | Out-File -FilePath .\command-results.txt -Encoding utf8

Requirements and permissions

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

Examples

Write results to text

Save formatted output to a UTF-8 text file.

Get-CimInstance Win32_OperatingSystem | Out-File -FilePath .\command-results.txt -Encoding utf8

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.