What is PowerShell_ISE and what is it for on Windows?
PowerShell ISE (Integrated Scripting Environment) is a graphical user interface and development environment specifically designed for creating, testing, and debugging PowerShell scripts.
It was first introduced with Windows PowerShell 2.0 and is included by default in most versions of Windows up to and including Windows 10.
- PowerShell ISE provides a user interface with an editor window in which scripts can be written and edited and a console window in which PowerShell commands are executed.
2. Syntax highlighting
- The built-in editor highlights syntax to make keywords, commands, variables, and other elements easier to read.
3. AutoComplete
- PowerShell ISE supports auto-completion of cmdlets, variables, and parameters, making writing scripts faster and easier.
4. Debugging-Tools
- There are built-in debugging features such as breakpoints that allow you to step through scripts, inspect variable values, and identify problems.
5. Multiline input
- Unlike the standard PowerShell console, ISE allows you to conveniently write multi-line commands.
6. Integration of script modules
- Users can open, edit and execute script modules directly in ISE.
7. Custom Designs
- PowerShell ISE supports various color schemes that can be customized to suit the user's preferences.
restrictions
PowerShell ISE is no longer actively developed. Microsoft recommends using Visual Studio Code (VS Code) with the PowerShell extension instead, as this environment is more modern, versatile, and future-proof.
2.) How to open PowerShell ISE?
1. Press `Windows` + `R`, type `powershell_ise` and press `Enter`.
2. Alternatively, you can search for PowerShell ISE in the Start menu .
3.) Support for PowerShell ISE on Windows 12, 11 and 10:
PowerShell ISE support on Windows 12, 11 and 10 varies depending on the version and current Microsoft recommendations:
Windows 10
- PowerShell ISE is preinstalled:
PowerShell ISE is available by default on most editions of Windows 10.
- Manual installation on demand: If it is missing, it can be installed
using the Feature on Demand (FoD)
: 1. Open PowerShell as administrator.
2. Run the following command:
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name PowerShellISE
Windows 11
- Not installed by default:
PowerShell ISE is no longer installed by default . Microsoft relies on the PowerShell console and recommends Visual Studio Code as the preferred environment.
- Installation still possible:
It can be installed manually:
1. Via Feature on Demand as in Windows 10:
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name PowerShellISE
2. Alternatively, use the Windows Server App Compatibility feature for server installations.
Windows 12(rumors or beta versions)
- PowerShell ISE not expected to be pre-installed:
Microsoft has signaled that PowerShell ISE will no longer be supported in the long term and therefore maynot be included in Windows 12.
- Manual installation uncertain:
Depending on availability, it could be added via a feature or manually as long as Microsoft provides the necessary packages. However, it is likely that the use of Visual Studio Code and modern PowerShell versions (such as PowerShell 7+) will be prioritized.
Microsoft's recommendation
For several years now, Microsoft has recommended using Visual Studio Code (VS Code) with the PowerShell extension:
- Modern, flexible and cross-platform.
- Actively developed and has more features than PowerShell ISE.
- Supports new PowerShell versions , including PowerShell 7.x.
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