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Kill Any Process Using a Port in Powershell

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:17:46 +0000

Recently I wanted to start a server in port 8899 & I got an error telling that some other process is using it.

Here is a one-liner you can use to kill an existing process bound to a port.

 
 POWERSHELL
 
Stop-Process -Id (Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 8899).OwningProcess -Force

Managing Multiple Python Installations on Windows

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 07:32:28 +0530

Introduction

Managing multiple Python installations on Windows can be a challenging task. With the help of pyenv, it becomes much easier and efficient. In this article, we will explore how to set up and use pyenv to effectively manage multiple Python versions on your Windows system.

Why have multiple Python installations?

Here is a non-exhaustive list of reasons why you might want to have multiple Python installations on your system:

Chocolatey - List Installed Packages

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 07:32:28 +0530

Introduction

Chocolatey is a package manager for Windows. It is a command-line tool that allows you to install, upgrade, and uninstall software packages on your system. I have been using Chocolatey for a while now, and I find it to be a great tool for managing software packages on Windows.

List Installed Packages

If you wish to list all the Chocolatey packages installed on your system, you can use the following command:

Demystifying PowerShell Versions and Editions

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 05:27:57 +0000

What does the name PowerShell refer to?

PowerShell is a command-line shell and scripting language that is built on top of the .NET Framework. It can be used to automate tasks, deal with structured data (e.g. JSON, CSV, XML, etc.), interact with REST APIs, and more.

Powershell is available in two editions: Desktop and Core. The Desktop edition is available on Windows 7/8/10/11, Windows Server 2019/2022, and in later versions of Windows. The Core edition is cross-platform and is available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. ¹

Setup SSH Authentication for Git on Windows

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0800

SSH auth vs password based auth

SSH authentication is generally preferred over password-based authentication for several reasons:

Security: Passwords are easily guessed or hacked, whereas SSH authentication relies on cryptographic keys, which are much more difficult to crack.
Convenience: Once you’ve configured SSH authentication, logging in to a remote system becomes much easier. You don’t need to remember or type in a password every time you log in; instead, you just need to have your SSH key handy.

How to Uninstall the NuGet Package Provider: PowerShell Guide

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 08:01:00 +0000

Introduction

I happened to install the NuGet Package Provider on my Windows 10 machine. I was prompted to install it when I tried to install the Tree module (using the Install-Module cmdlet). But later I realised that I didn’t need the Tree module. So I wanted to uninstall it. I couldn’t find any documentation on how to uninstall it. So I decided to write this article to help others who might be facing the same problem.

Equivalent of Linux Commands in Powershell

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:54:30 +0530

Being an avid linux user, I am used to the linux commands. But I often work on a windows machine, which is when I look for powershell equivalent of linux commands.

I created this post to keep a track of the commands that I use often.

Well-known linux commands and their powershell equivalents

The PowerShell commands for working with the file system are same as that of linux ones. You navigate around the file system with the cd (alias for Set-Location) command.