Wait-Process

Wait-Process is a command line tool in Windows PowerShell that allows users to wait for one or more running processes to be completed before executing further commands.

When invoked, the tool waits for processes to finish and pauses the script execution until all specified processes are no longer running. It is particularly useful in scenarios where a script needs to synchronize with a long-running or time-consuming process.

Users can provide the name or process ID (PID) of one or multiple processes as input to Wait-Process. It allows for flexibility when waiting for different processes simultaneously or sequentially.

The tool also offers additional parameters such as Timeout, which lets users set a maximum time limit for waiting. If the specified timeout is reached before the process completes, the tool stops waiting and resumes script execution.

Wait-Process provides real-time status updates indicating which processes are being waited upon, including details like process name, ID, and the time elapsed since the waiting began.

Overall, Wait-Process simplifies the management and coordination of processes through PowerShell scripts, ensuring efficient execution and synchronization with other tasks. It is an essential tool for automating processes and maintaining script integrity.