Get PowerShell Version

Question

What's the simple way that I cau use to detect the current PowerShell version I use on the current machine? I need before running the PowerShell script check if it's compatiable with the current PowerShell version or not? How can I get Get current PowerShell Version?

Answer 1

How to get the current PowerShell Version?

To get the current PowerShell Version, you should run one of the below cmdlets:

1. Host
2. $PSVersionTable

1) Using "Host" to detect the current PowerShell Version

1. Open Windows PowerShell.
2. Type "Host"

Output

2) Using "$PSVersionTable" to detect the current PowerShell Version

1. Open Windows PowerShell.
2. Type "$PSVersionTable.PSVersion"

Output

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