Powershell script to detect that service has been stopped

[mutant27]

I have a script that shuts the PcaSvc (Program Compatibility Assistant Service) before installing another program. However, I need a script to detect that it's Stopped so I can use it for SCCM AppModel detection.

 

I have this, but I'm getting erros......yes I'm a Powershell newbie......

 

$PcaSvc = Get-WmiObject win32_service | where Name -eq "PcaSvc"

if ($PcaSvc.State -eq "Stopped") {

$true

} else {

$false

}

Please assist...thanks!

[Peter33]

It makes no sense to use it for the detection rule, because the status will alter once the service gets started again and your application will start to install once again. You will create a endless loop.

Just create an installation wrapper script that shuts down the service before starting the setup and restart the service when the installer is finished.

 

Anyways, the answer to your question is a simple single line.

 

if ((Get-Service -Name PcaSvc ).Status -eq "Stopped"){Return $true}

 

Any output in a scripted detection counts as success.