Syntax
UPPERCASE words are placeholders to replace. Brackets in the syntax line describe optional arguments; do not type those brackets literally.
Get-Service [-Name NAME] [-RequiredServices | -DependentServices]Example
Get-Service -Name W32Time | Select-Object Name, Status, DisplayName
Get-Service -Name W32Time -RequiredServicesExpected result
A service object for Windows Time and any services it requires. Running or Stopped depends on this machine's configuration; an empty dependency result can be valid.
Notes and traps
Windows only. Name is the service's internal name, not necessarily its display name. RequiredServices points to prerequisites; DependentServices points to consumers. Running is not a complete health check, and startup type is distinct from current state.
Try it
Compare RequiredServices and DependentServices for one installed service. Why should you inspect these before considering a restart?
Answer and reasoning
They show opposite dependency directions. Restarting a prerequisite can interrupt its consumers. Record the current state and dependency names; inspect logs and the application before making changes. This entry performs inspection only.
Related commands
Related tasks may need different flags and have different semantics. Check the entry before translating a command between shells.
Official reference ↗Updated 14 September 2026. Reviewed against PowerShell 7.5 documentation on 14 September 2026. Windows/PowerShell execution was unavailable.