It's possible to create PowerShell script files using any text editor or the legacy ISE application. However, the Visual Studio Code editor is the preferred option for writing scripts moving forward.

If you want to automate a task, just create a PowerShell script and schedule it. To know more, check out the instructions mentioned here.

Scripts are common in IT already; administrators have been using login scripts for years to get users’ desktops and environments configured consistently every time a user logs on.

With PowerShell commands, you can create, modify, and delete scheduled tasks on Windows 10. In this guide, I'll teach you how.

Here’s how to create PowerShell script file on Windows 11/10 using VS Code: Head to Visual Studio Download page. Click the Windows button to download the installer.