Using PowerShell

Windows PowerShell is a command-line shell for system administrators. You can use it for many of the installation procedures. It allows you to automate processes that might take more time manually.

To start PowerShell, from the Start menu, type powershell and Enter.

 

Running Elevated Windows PowerShell Prompt as a Different User

In situations when logging in interactively as the ObserveIT Service Account is impossible, use the following procedure to start an elevated Windows PowerShell prompt as the ObserveIT Service Account.

This will allow you to run ObserveIT installers as the ObserveIT Service Account.

1. In the PowerShell window, type in the following command, replacing Domain\Account with the NETBIOS name of your Active Directory domain and the account name for the ObserveIT Service Account:

   Start-Process powershell.exe -Credential "DOMAIN\account" -NoNewWindow -ArgumentList "Start-Process powershell.exe -Verb runAs"
                   

   Enter.

2. In the Windows Security window enter the credentials of the ObserveIT Service Account.

3. Click OK.

   If prompted Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device? click Yes.

   A new elevated PowerShell window will start running as the ObserveIT Service Account.