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Stop-VMGuest Help and Syntax

Display complete syntax, parameter details, and examples for Stop-VMGuest.

Copy-ready commandStop-VMGuest Help and Syntax
Get-Help Stop-VMGuest -Full
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Help and syntax commands are generally read-only. The original command shown for context may change systems or data; review it before execution.

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
VMware PowerCLI or ESXi shell
Permissions
No elevated permissions are normally required to view help; local policy and shell access still apply.
Last reviewed
2026-07-31

Examples

Display the full reference

Uses PowerShell's built-in help system to review the full reference for Stop-VMGuest.

Get-Help Stop-VMGuest -Full

Original command context

The original Stop-VMGuest example is included for context. Review all parameters before using it in production.

Stop-VMGuest -VM vm01 -Confirm:$false

Common errors

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Run Update-Help from an elevated PowerShell session, then retry the command.