Wait-Event - Powershell 2.0 CmdLet

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Wait-Event

Short description
Waits until a particular event is raised before continuing to run.

Syntax


Description
The Wait-Event cmdlet suspends execution of a script or function until a particular event is raised. Execution resu
mes when the event is detected. To cancel the wait, press CTRL+C. 

This feature provides an alternative to polling for an event. It also allows you to determine the response to an ev
ent in two different ways: by using the Action parameter of the event subscription and by waiting for an event to r
eturn and then respond with an action.