Get-Service

Get-Service is a PowerShell cmdlet used to retrieve information about services installed on a computer. It allows users to view details such as the status (running, stopped, etc.), display name, service name, and service description of each service.

Here’s how to use Get-Service:

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 simply type Get-Service and press Enter to retrieve information about all services installed on the computer.

   Get-Service

This command will display a list of services along with details such as the ServiceName, DisplayName, Status, and Description.

3. You can also use various parameters with Get-Service to filter the results or retrieve specific information. Some common parameters include:

• -Name: Retrieves services with the specified name. Get-Service -Name "wuauserv"
• -DisplayName: Retrieves services with the specified display name. Get-Service -DisplayName "Windows Update"
• -Status: Filters services by their status (Running, Stopped, etc.). Get-Service -Status Running
• -ComputerName: Retrieves services from a remote computer. Replace ComputerName with the name or IP address of the remote computer.
  Get-Service -ComputerName "RemoteComputerName"

3. After executing the Get-Service cmdlet with the desired parameters, PowerShell will display the requested information based on the specified filters or sorting options.

Get-Service is useful for monitoring and managing services in PowerShell, providing insights into the status and configuration of services on a local or remote computer.