PowerShell is a task automation and configuration management framework from Microsoft, consisting of a command-line shell and scripting language built on .NET Framework.
Key differences from Command Prompt:
PowerShell:
Object-oriented (works with .NET objects)
Extensive cmdlet library with consistent syntax
Advanced scripting capabilities
Built-in help system and tab completion
Can access .NET Framework and WMI
Supports aliases for common commands
Command Prompt:
Text-based input/output
Limited built-in commands
Basic scripting with batch files
Legacy tool dating back to DOS
Example: In PowerShell, Get-Process returns process objects with properties and methods. In CMD, tasklist returns text output that requires parsing.
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