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  • Using PowerShell & Command-line Scripts Safely

    Using PowerShell & Command-line Scripts Safely

    ⚙️ Using PowerShell & Command-line Scripts Safely Category: Windows 11 • PowerShell & Command-line Scripts Author: jmarket (PCHF Founder) Verified by: PCHF Staff • October 2025 Overview Windows 11 includes several advanced administrative tools such as PowerShell, DISM, and Command Prompt. These tools provide system administrators and technicians with extensive control over Windows maintenance, deployment, and troubleshooting tasks. The scripts shared in this section are verified by PCHF S...
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  • Deployment Automation Toolkit (DIS / MDT Integration Scripts)

    Deployment Automation Toolkit (DIS / MDT Integration Scripts)

    Deployment Automation Toolkit (DIS / MDT Integration Scripts)

    Category: PowerShell & Command-line Scripts
    Author: Microsoft / PCHF Lab
    Version: 2.1 (October 2025)

    Summary:
    PowerShell automation suite for image capture and deployment using DISM and MDT.
    Streamlines Windows 11 image mounting, servicing, and deployment creation.

    Usage Example:
    Code:
    Mount-WindowsImage -ImagePath "C:\ISO\install.wim" -Index 1 -Path "C:\Mount"
    Add-WindowsPackage -Path "C:\M
    ...
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  • Windows Defender Offline Update and Quick Scan (PowerShell Script)

    Windows Defender Offline Update and Quick Scan (PowerShell Script)

    Windows Defender Offline Update and Quick Scan (PowerShell Script)

    Category: PowerShell & Command-line Scripts
    Author: Microsoft / PCHF Staff
    Version: 1.2 (October 2025)

    Summary:
    Forces Defender to update signatures and run a quick scan from PowerShell.
    Ideal for repairing Defender update failures or automating endpoint checks.

    Usage:
    Code:
    Update-MpSignature
    Start-MpScan -ScanType QuickScan
    Notes: • Built...
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  • Windows Update Reset and Repair (PowerShell Automation)

    Windows Update Reset and Repair (PowerShell Automation)

    Windows Update Reset and Repair (PowerShell Automation)

    Category: PowerShell & Command-line Scripts
    Author: Microsoft Support / Modified for PCHF
    Version: 3.0 (October 2025)

    Summary:
    Resets Windows Update components, clears the SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2 folders, and re-registers core update services.

    Usage:
    Code:
    net stop bits
    net stop wuauserv
    net stop cryptsvc
    Del "%systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution" /s /q
    Del "%systemroot%\System32\ca
    ...
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  • Windows Cleanup and Maintenance Toolkit (PowerShell Script)

    Windows Cleanup and Maintenance Toolkit (PowerShell Script)

    Windows Cleanup and Maintenance Toolkit (PowerShell Script)

    Category: PowerShell & Command-line Scripts
    Author: PCHF Staff / Community Toolkit
    Version: 1.3 (October 2025)

    Summary:
    Automates Windows Update cleanup, temporary-file removal, log rotation, and Defender scan initiation—all via PowerShell.

    Usage (sample commands):
    Code:
    Start-Process cleanmgr -ArgumentList '/sagerun:1'
    Remove-Item "$env:Temp\*" -Recurse -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyCon
    ...
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  • Windows Image Repair Sequence (SFC → DISM → Cleanup Commands)

    Windows Image Repair Sequence (SFC → DISM → Cleanup Commands)

    Windows Image Repair Sequence (SFC → DISM → Cleanup Commands)

    Category: PowerShell & Command-line Scripts
    Author: Microsoft / PCHF Staff
    Compatibility: Windows 10 / 11 (25H2 supported)

    Summary:
    Sequential script to verify and repair system files using built-in Microsoft tools. Automates SFC, DISM CheckHealth, ScanHealth, and RestoreHealth operations.

    Usage:
    Code:
    sfc /scannow
    DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
    DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /S
    ...
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  • NVIDIA GeForce Experience (Driver and Game Optimization Utility)

    NVIDIA GeForce Experience (Driver and Game Optimization Utility)

    NVIDIA GeForce Experience (Driver and Game Optimization Utility)

    Category: Drivers & Firmware
    Official Link: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce...ce-experience/
    Publisher: NVIDIA Corporation
    Version/Build: 3.31.0.0 or latest
    Release Date: October 2025

    Summary:
    GeForce Experience keeps NVIDIA graphics drivers up to date, optimizes game settings, and enables features like ShadowPlay and Freestyle filters.

    Usage: • Download and i...
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  • AMD Auto-Detect and Install Tool (Radeon / Ryzen Drivers)

    AMD Auto-Detect and Install Tool (Radeon / Ryzen Drivers)

    AMD Auto-Detect and Install Tool (Radeon / Ryzen Drivers)

    Category: Drivers & Firmware
    Official Link: https://www.amd.com/en/support
    Publisher: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Version/Build: 2.0.11.0 or latest
    Release Date: October 2025

    Summary:
    Detects AMD hardware and installs the latest chipset, GPU, and Ryzen drivers automatically. Supports Radeon Software Adrenalin and AMD PRO platforms.

    Usage: • Download the auto-detect tool from ...
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  • Intel Driver & Support Assistant (DSA)

    Intel Driver & Support Assistant (DSA)

    Intel Driver & Support Assistant (DSA)

    Category: Drivers & Firmware
    Official Link: https://www.intel.com/support/dsa
    Publisher: Intel Corporation
    Version/Build: 24.10.0 or latest
    Release Date: October 2025

    Summary:
    Intel DSA automatically detects, downloads, and installs driver and firmware updates for Intel hardware including chipsets, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and integrated graphics.

    Usage: 1️⃣ Install the DSA from Intel’s official page....
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  • Lenovo Vantage (Official Lenovo System Update Tool)

    Lenovo Vantage (Official Lenovo System Update Tool)

    Lenovo Vantage (Official Lenovo System Update Tool)

    Category: Drivers & Firmware
    Official Link: https://support.lenovo.com/vantage
    Publisher: Lenovo Group Ltd.
    Version/Build: 11.10.100.0 or latest
    Release Date: October 2025

    Summary:
    Lenovo Vantage delivers BIOS, firmware, and driver updates directly from Lenovo’s servers. It also offers hardware diagnostics, battery optimization, and personalized settings for Windows 11.

    Usage: • I...
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