Start-Process

The Start-Process cmdlet in PowerShell is used to start one or more processes on the local computer. It allows users to launch external programs, executables, scripts, or documents from within a PowerShell session

Here’s how to use Start-Process:

1. Open PowerShell by searching for it in the Start menu or by pressing Win + X and selecting “Windows PowerShell” or “Windows PowerShell (Admin)”.
2. Once PowerShell is open, you can use the Start-Process cmdlet followed by the path to the executable or script you want to start. For example:

• To start Notepad: Start-Process notepad.exe
• To start a PowerShell script: Start-Process -FilePath "C:\Scripts\MyScript.ps1"
• You can also use parameters such as -ArgumentList to pass arguments to the process being started.

1. After executing the Start-Process cmdlet with the desired parameters, PowerShell will launch the specified process.

Source for More Information

Here’s a source where you can find more detailed information about Start-Process and other PowerShell cmdlets:

• Microsoft Docs: Start-Process cmdlet

The Microsoft Docs page provides comprehensive documentation on PowerShell cmdlets, including Start-Process, with detailed explanations, examples, and usage scenarios.