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Asked: 2026-06-06T04:46:42+00:00

I am writing a script to install patches on Windows boxes. The best methodology

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I am writing a script to install patches on Windows boxes. The best methodology I can find is to:

1) map a network drive
2) copy files over
3) install files
4) clean up and log
5) remove network drive

I can do all this except for number 3. How do I install/execute a file remotely via powershell? I want to avoid using PSEXEC; I’d like to use all that powershell has to offer.

Also, Is there a better way than I am seeing? I’d like to eventually expand this into something that would audit and see which patches are installed.

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  1. Editorial Team

    invoke-item/invoke-command should work (depending upon how the patches are packaged) as long as you have remoting enabled.

    However, it seems like you’re trying to devise a solution to an already-solved problem in your last paragraph. WSUS & SCCM (or System Center, as they’re calling it now) are designed to do exactly what you’re asking for.

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