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get-acl:tldr:7dabc
The command "Get-Acl -Path ${HKLM:\System\CurrentControlSet\Control} | Format-List" is a PowerShell command used to retrieve the Access Control List (ACL) for a specific registry key and display it in a formatted list.
Here's a breakdown of the command:
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Get-Acl: This is a cmdlet used to retrieve the ACL for a file, folder, or registry key.
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-Path: Specifies the path to the registry key for which you want to retrieve the ACL. In this case, the path is ${HKLM:\System\CurrentControlSet\Control}. '${HKLM:}' represents the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM) root key in the Windows Registry.
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| (Pipeline Operator): The pipe symbol '|' is used to pass the output of one command as input to another command.
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Format-List: This cmdlet is used to format the output as a list. It displays the ACL properties in a list format, making it easier to read and understand.
Overall, the command retrieves the ACL for the specified registry key and formats the output as a list for better readability.