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Get-Help — Basic Usage

Use Get-Help for a standard administrative task.

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Get-Help Get-Service -Examples

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Windows PowerShell 5.1 or PowerShell 7
Permissions
Varies by command
Last reviewed
2026-07-31

Examples

Basic Usage

Use Get-Help for a standard administrative task.

Get-Help Get-Service -Examples

Original command

Display command help and examples.

Get-Help Get-Service -Examples

Common errors

Command not found

Confirm Windows PowerShell 5.1 or PowerShell 7 is installed and available in your current shell.