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Console and PowerShell show the Date or change the Time!


In console CMD.EXE, or PowerShell to output or display the date, there is no expert knowledge required, here are short example how to do it!



For the CMD, it is the TIME command and the DATE command for the date, after confirming the DATE or TIME command, the time or date does not change.

For Power Shell, there are two commands SET-DATE and GET-DATE

To console CMD.EXE, or Powershell to output or display the date, there is no expert knowledge, here are short examples on how to achieve it! 
 
Content:

1.) ... Query in the console for date and time!
2.) ... The query of date and time with Powershell!
3.) ... More tips on date and time in Microsoft Windows



4.) ... Important questions and quick answers on the topic!




1.) Query in the console for date and time!

Here is a simple example of querying the date and time on Windows using the command prompt.



Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.22000.1042]
(c) 2022 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Users\Administrator>date
The current date is: Sat 09/16/2017
Enter the new date: (mm-dd-yy)

C:\Users\Administrator>time
The current time is: 11:24:59.91
Enter the new time:

C:\Users\Administrator>



2.) The query of date and time with Powershell!


The modern PowerShell also has date and time query functions, this is very practical because more and more PowerShell scripts are in use, then you can use them wonderfully.

Check more info on date and time: https://www.colorconsole.de/PS_Windows/en/Get-Date.htm 

More information on date and time: https://www.colorconsole.de/PS_Windows/en/Set-Date.htm  


Windows PowerShell
Copyright (C) 2014 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

PS C:\Users\Administrator> get-date

Saturday, September 16, 2017 11:26:42 AM

PS C:\Users\Administrator> get-date -uformat "%Y / %m / %d / %A / %Z"

2017 / 09 / 16 / Saturday / +02

PS C:\Users\Administrator> get-date -format g
9/16/2017 11:29 AM

PS C:\Users\Administrator>

3.) More tips on date and time in Microsoft Windows


The correct settings for date and time are very important, especially if backup programs are working time-oriented in the background, or for other activities that require an absolutely correct date and time under Windows. Incorrectly set date can sometimes lead to big problems.

Here you will find more tips on date and time settings in Microsoft Windows operating systems that may be of help to you.

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4.) Important questions and quick answers on the topic!






1. How do I output the current date in CMD.EXE?

With the command "DATE".

2. How can I show the time in Windows Command Prompt?

With the command "TIME".

3. Which command shows the date in PowerShell?

The "GET-DATE" command.

4. How do I change the date in CMD.EXE?

With the command "DATE" and entering a new date.

5. What is the difference between "GET-DATE" and "SET-DATE" in PowerShell?

"GET-DATE" displays the current date and time, while "SET-DATE" changes them.

6. Can I change the time with a CMD command?

Yes, with the command "TIME" and entering a new time.

7. How do I format date output in PowerShell?

With the parameter "-UFormat" and a corresponding format string.

8. What commands do I need to query the date and time in the console?

In CMD.EXE "DATE" and "TIME", in PowerShell "GET-DATE".

9. Is there a command to show only the time in PowerShell?

Yes, "GET-DATE format "HH:mm:ss"".

10. How do I use "ECHO %DATE%" in the command prompt?

Type "ECHO %DATE%" to see the current date.

11. Can I view the current date in PowerShell in different formats?

Yes, with the "-UFormat" parameter or "-Format" parameter.

12. What happens if I confirm the "DATE" command in CMD?

The current date is displayed and you are prompted to enter a new date.

13. How do I integrate date and time into PowerShell scripts?

By using the "GET-DATE" command within the script.

14. Is there a way to output the current time in CMD.EXE without changing it?

Yes, just type "TIME" and press Enter.

15. How can I view the current time with "GET-DATE" in PowerShell?

Enter "GET-DATE format "HH:mm:ss"".

16. How can I change the date in PowerShell?

With the command "SET-DATE -Date "MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM:SS"".


17. What are the advantages of using PowerShell for date and time display over CMD?

PowerShell offers more flexibility, formatting options, and advanced features for manipulating date and time values.

18. What does the format "%Y / %m / %d / %A / %Z" mean in PowerShell?

It displays the year, month, day, day of the week, and time zone.

19. Can I display the date in the command prompt without changing it?

Yes, type "DATE" and press Enter.

20. How do I output the current date and time in a PowerShell script?

Use "GET-DATE" within the script.

21. What parameters can I use with "SET-DATE" in PowerShell?

Parameters such as "-Date" to specify the new date and "-Adjust" to adjust the date and time.

22. How can I display the current time with "ECHO %TIME%" in CMD?

Type "ECHO %TIME%" to see the current time.

23. What is the "DisplayHint" parameter in PowerShell?

It is used to customize the display of the date or time, e.g. display only date or only time.

24. Is there a way to display the date and time in CMD.EXE at once?

No, you must enter "DATE" and "TIME" separately.

25. How can I format the output of "GET-DATE" in PowerShell for different time zones?

Use "GET-DATE" with the parameter "-TimeZone" followed by the desired time zone.



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