Most operating systems have a text-based interface called a "shell" that allows users to enter commands to access that operating system. The Command Prompt, also known as CMD, was the shell for the Microsoft DOS operating system, and it can still be used today. But it is now accompanied by the Windows PowerShell. Just as the command shell had .bat scripts, PowerShell has cmdlet scripts.
You can find PowerShell by typing PowerShell into the taskbar search textbox. This will open the Start menu, and on windows 10 display four different shortcuts for PowerShell as shown above.
PowerShell which looks like the old DOS command shell, except with a PS prompt instead of C:\>
PowerShell (x86) is a 32-bit version in case you happen to be running a 32-bit version of Windows 10
PowerShell ISE is Integrated Scripting Environment. To me its almost like an IDE, Integrated Programming Environment
PowerShell ISE (x86) is a 32-bit version of the Integrated Scripting Environment
Most modern PCs are running the 64-bit version of Windows 10. The top Windows PowerShell icon will run the 32-bit version if your system is 32-bits, or it will run the 64-bit version if your system is 64 bits.
To check your version of PowerShell, click on the top Windows PowerShell icon, and next to the prompt, type the command shown below:
$PSVersionTable
To close PowerShell, next to the prompt, type exit
More Windows Administration Information:
• How to Audit Security Permissions and Access Rights in Active Directory
• Windows PC Performance Troubleshooting and Optimisation
• What is Windows Aero and Mouse Gestures?
• For Quick Information About System - DOS Systeminfo Command
• How to Backup Mails and Address Book of Outlook Express
• Script to Display the Processes Running on a Computer
• Windows Event Logs for Maintaining or Troubleshooting Your PC
• To Protect Your PC Disable the Windows Scripting Host
• Use the HOSTS File to Block Web Sites
• Make a Shortcut to Create a Restore Point on Windows 10