PoshSYSI (PowerShell System Information) - 0.3.1.0

This PowerShell module gives information about the following things on the specified machine:

Category	Subcategory	Useful for NB	Useful for PC
Bios	S/N	Yes	No
	Type	Yes	Yes
	Version	Yes	Yes
BitLocker	Status	Yes	Yes
CPU	C/LC	Yes	Yes
	Manufacturer	Yes	Yes
	Model	Yes	Yes
	Socket	No	Yes
Installed	Name	Yes	Yes
	Version	Yes	Yes
Monitor(s)	Manufacturer	Yes	Yes
	Name	Yes	Yes
	PCID	Yes	Yes
	S/N	Yes	Yes
	YoM	Yes	Yes
RAM	Available	Yes	Yes
	Manufacturer	Yes	No
	P/N	Yes	Yes
	S/N	Yes	No
Storage(C:)	Capacity	Yes	Yes
	Free	Yes	Yes
System	Model	Yes	No
	Name	Yes	Yes
	User	Yes	Yes
	Install(approx)	Yes	Yes
Windows	Architecture	Yes	Yes
	Build	Yes	Yes
	License status	Yes	Yes
	Product name	Yes	Yes
	Version	Yes	Yes

Screenshots

WIP

Syntax

Local:

Get-PoshSYSI [-PoshSYSIRunMode Local] [[-PoshSYSIMode] <string>] [[-Report] <bool>] [[-ReportPath] <string>] [<CommonParameters>]

Remote:

Get-PoshSYSI -ComputerName <string[]> [-PoshSYSIRunMode Remote] [[-PoshSYSIMode] <string>] [[-Report] <bool>] [[-ReportPath] <string>] [<CommonParameters>]

Mode

Minimal: System, Bios, Processor, Memory

Normal: + BitLocker (C:), Storage (C:), Monitor(s), Windows

Full: + Programs (x64 + x86)

Usage

Local without mode:

Get-PoshSYSI -PoshSYSIRunMode Local

Local with mode:

Get-PoshSYSI -PoshSYSIMode {Minimal | Normal | Full} -PoshSYSIRunMode Local

Remote without mode:

Get-PoshSYSI -ComputerName EXAMPLE -PoshSYSIRunMode Remote
Get-PoshSYSI -ComputerName EXAMPLE1,EXAMPLE2 -PoshSYSIRunMode Remote

Remote with mode:

Get-PoshSYSI -ComputerName EXAMPLE -PoshSYSIMode {Minimal | Normal | Full} -PoshSYSIRunMode Remote
Get-PoshSYSI -ComputerName EXAMPLE1,EXAMPLE2 -PoshSYSIMode {Minimal | Normal | Full} -PoshSYSIRunMode Remote

Report

A report can be generated using the -Report switch.

Default output folder path: C:\Temp\PoshSYSI\ You can specify a custom path using the -ReportPath parameter.

Known issues

• #1 System info: wrong user
• #2 Wait for variables (Fixed in 0.3.1.0 with improved error handling, proper variable initialization, and more robust CIM session management)
• #3 Remote: Installed programs (Addressed in 0.3.1.0 by implementing remote retrieval)
• #4 Change WMI to CIM

Todo

• CLI version
  • More info
  • Refactor code into a nice PS module 👀
  • Run on multiple computer (Tested on a huge AD)
  • Modes (Full, Normal, Minimal)
  • Report (maybe .csv and/or .xlsx and/or .html)
  • Extend storage info
  • BitLocker info
  • Fine-tune some output to make them easier to read
• GUI version
  • Multilingual interface

Changelog

Version 0.3.1.0

• Implemented retrieval of installed programs from remote computers in 'Full' mode using Invoke-Command with CIM sessions.
• Introduced a standardized error handling mechanism (New-PoshSYSIErrorRecord) for more consistent and detailed error reporting.
• Ensured proper re-initialization of data structures for each local run and for every remote computer processed, preventing data carry-over.
• Added automatic normalization for ReportPath to ensure it ends with a backslash if it's a directory.
• Refined remote data fetching for OS installation date, Get-ComputerInfo, BitLocker status, and Windows License status using targeted Invoke-Command calls.
• Improved robustness of data collection with more granular try-catch blocks for different data categories (Minimal, Normal).

Version 0.3.0.0

• Added optional ReportPath parameter for custom report output directory.
• Improved data collection performance using generic lists for Monitors and InstalledPrograms.
• Refactored Invoke-SYSIMode logic for clarity and efficiency.
• Enhanced remote connection handling using CIM sessions for most operations, improving reliability and performance.
• Implemented more robust and detailed error handling with a dedicated helper function.
• Updated comment-based help and inline comments for clarity and accuracy.
• Known issue: In 'Full' mode for remote computers, installed programs are currently retrieved from the machine running Get-PoshSYSI, not the remote target.

For older versions, please refer to the commit history or release tags.

License

PoshSYSI is licensed under the MIT License.