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# Update-WinPEStartupModule

Installs or updates a PowerShell module from the PowerShell Gallery in WinPE.

| Property | Value                                               |
| -------- | --------------------------------------------------- |
| Module   | OSDCloud                                            |
| Platform | WinPE only                                          |
| Requires | OSDCloud module, WinPE environment, internet access |

{% hint style="info" %}
This function uses `AllUsers` scope with `-Force` and `-SkipPublisherCheck`. A 10-second countdown is displayed before installation begins.
{% endhint %}

## Description

Installs the latest version of a specified PowerShell module using `Install-Module` with `AllUsers` scope, then imports the module with `-Force`. A 10-second countdown is displayed before installation begins to allow the operator to observe the update.

## Syntax

```powershell
Update-WinPEStartupModule -Name <String>
```

## Parameters

| Parameter | Type     | Required | Description                                                                  |
| --------- | -------- | -------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `-Name`   | `String` | Yes      | The PowerShell module name to install or update from the PowerShell Gallery. |

## Examples

```powershell
# Update the OSDCloud module and import it
Update-WinPEStartupModule -Name OSDCloud
```

```powershell
# Install or update the PSDiskPart module
Update-WinPEStartupModule -Name PSDiskPart
```


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