Powershell 2.0: Download File //top\\

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class. This method is synchronous, meaning the script will pause until the download completes. Standard Download powershell "http://example.com" "C:\temp\file.exe"

# 2. Create the WebClient $webClient = New-Object System.Net.WebClient

if ($Credential) $webClient.Credentials = $Credential

certutil -urlcache -split -f "http://example.com/file.exe" "C:\temp\file.exe"