Want to know the last time your system booted? Here’s a simple PowerShell command that shows the last boot time and date of Windows.
Have you ever wanted to know when you last booted your system? It’s not always the case, but there will be situations where you need to know the last boot time and date. For example, to make sure your system has restarted to install updates, or just out of curiosity. In my case, I generally don’t restart my computer unless it is for Windows Update or I think the restart might help. So, knowing the last time I restarted or booted the system helps me make sure it is running optimally.
In this quick and easy guide, I will show you a simple PowerShell command that displays your system’s last boot time and date. Let’s get started.
Before You Start
- While the steps below have been tested on Windows 11, they will also work on Windows 10.
Steps to Find System Last Boot Time and Date
First, press “Windows key + X” or right-click the Start button on the taskbar to open the Power User menu. Next, select the “Terminal” option. This will open the terminal window with an active PowerShell tab.
In the Terminal window, run the following command. It will instantly display the last boot date and time, specifically, the weekday, date, and time.
(Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_OperatingSystem).LastBootUpTime
That is all. It is that simple to find the last boot time and date in Windows 11. If you have any questions or need help, comment below. I’ll be happy to assist.
