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  Using PowerShell & Command-line Scripts Safely

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  • Published: 10-16-2025, 03:40 AM
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  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)

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  • Published: 10-16-2025, 03:39 AM
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  Deployment Automation Toolkit (DIS / MDT Integration Scripts)

  Deployment Automation Toolkit (DIS / MDT Integration Scripts)

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  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)

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  • Published: 10-16-2025, 03:38 AM
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  Windows Defender Offline Update and Quick Scan (PowerShell Script)

  Windows Defender Offline Update and Quick Scan (PowerShell Script)

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  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)

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  • Published: 10-16-2025, 03:38 AM
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  Windows Update Reset and Repair (PowerShell Automation)

  Windows Update Reset and Repair (PowerShell Automation)

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  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)

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  • Published: 10-16-2025, 03:38 AM
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  Windows Cleanup and Maintenance Toolkit (PowerShell Script)

  Windows Cleanup and Maintenance Toolkit (PowerShell Script)

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  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)

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  • Published: 10-16-2025, 03:37 AM
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  Windows Image Repair Sequence (SFC → DISM → Cleanup Commands)

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

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  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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  Windows Image Recovery Sequence • SFC & DISM Repair Workflow (Windows 11 25H2)

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  • Published: 10-16-2025, 12:23 AM
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  Windows Image Recovery Sequence • SFC & DISM Repair Workflow (Windows 11 25H2)

  Windows Image Recovery Sequence • SFC & DISM Repair Workflow (Windows 11 25H2)

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  Category: Troubleshooting & Logs
  Official Documentation: Microsoft Learn – DISM Overview
  Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
  Applies to: Windows 10, Windows 11 (25H2), and Windows Server 2025

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  Overview When Windows system files become corrupted or updates fail to install, it’s best to follow a structured repair process. This sequence ensures component integrity is restored safel...

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