Some functions require you to connect via PowerShell, the following is based on the Micrsoft guide here: https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/iot/docs/powershell
Setup for PowerShell Connection
On your desktop PC search for "Windows PowerShell" > rigth click it and select Run As Administrator.
You should now see the PowerShell console.
Start the WinRM service on your desktop to enable remote connections:
net start WinRM
Enable the local account token filter policy:
PS> Set-ItemProperty –Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System –Name LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy –Value 1 -Type DWord
Then enter:
PS C:\Windows\system32> Set-Item WSMan:\localhost\Client\TrustedHosts -Value <Win IoT device name or IP Address>
To start a session with your Windows IoT Core device:
Enter-PSSession -ComputerName <Win IoT device name or IP Address> -Credential localhost\Administrator
Enter the Windows IoT Administorator password when prompted then after a delay if you have connected sucessfully the prompt will return starting with the IoT device name or IP address.
Exit PowerShell session
Exit-PSSession
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