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powercfg Help and Syntax — Show success status

Run the command and display its exit code. Base task: Display built-in Windows command-line help and syntax for powercfg.

Copy-ready commandpowercfg Help and Syntax — Show success status
powercfg /? & echo Exit code: %ERRORLEVEL%
Production warning

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
Windows 10/11 or Windows Server
Permissions
No elevated permissions are normally required to view help; local policy and shell access still apply.
Last reviewed
2026-08-01

Examples

Show success status

Run the command and display its exit code.

powercfg /? & echo Exit code: %ERRORLEVEL%

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.