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2 Answers. Windows 7/Server 2008 R2 are the first Windows versions to come with PowerShell installed, by default. Windows PowerShell 2.0 needs to be installed on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista only.
Which Windows version does not support PowerShell?
Windows PowerShell 5.0
| Windows version | System requirement |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2016 | Higher version installed by default |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 | Install Windows Management Framework 5.1 |
| Windows Server 2012 | Install Windows Management Framework 5.1 |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1 | Install Windows Management Framework 5.1 |
Does Windows 8 have PowerShell?
In Windows® 8
If you’re running Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 8, you can also open Windows PowerShell x86 from the Server ManagerTools menu. Select Windows PowerShell (x86). On the Start screen or the desktop, type PowerShell (x86) and then click Windows PowerShell (x86).
