This document provides a comprehensive explanation of a PowerShell command that downloads and executes a script from a specified URL.
irm https://get.activated.win | iexirm(Invoke-RestMethod):- This cmdlet retrieves data from a given internet or intranet URL. In this case, it fetches the script located at
https://get.activated.win.
- This cmdlet retrieves data from a given internet or intranet URL. In this case, it fetches the script located at
| iex(Invoke-Expression):- This cmdlet takes the fetched content and immediately executes it as a script.
This combination downloads and executes the remote script in one step.
To execute the command, open a PowerShell terminal and run:
irm https://get.activated.win | iex-
Trust the Source:
- Only use this command if you completely trust the URL
https://get.activated.win. - Running scripts from unknown or unverified sources can compromise your system.
- Only use this command if you completely trust the URL
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Inspect Before Running:
- To ensure safety, inspect the contents of the script before executing it. Run the following command to download the script without executing it:
irm https://get.activated.win
- To ensure safety, inspect the contents of the script before executing it. Run the following command to download the script without executing it:
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Execution Policy:
- Your PowerShell may block the execution of remote scripts depending on the system’s security settings. To allow this, you can change the execution policy temporarily:
Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope CurrentUser -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned
- After running the script, you can revert the execution policy for better security:
Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope CurrentUser -ExecutionPolicy Restricted
- Your PowerShell may block the execution of remote scripts depending on the system’s security settings. To allow this, you can change the execution policy temporarily:
- Use this command at your own risk.
- Ensure you fully understand the implications of executing scripts from the internet.
- Always verify the source of the script to avoid potential security risks.