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Updated Microsoft-DiagnosticDataViewer.md with better language
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You must install the module before you can use the Diagnostic Data Viewer for PowerShell.
### Opening an Elevated PowerShell session
Using the Diagnostic Data Viewer for PowerShell requires administrative (elevated) privilege. There are two ways to open an elevated PowerShell prompt. You can use either method.
- Go to **Start** > **Windows PowerShell** > **Run as administrator**
- Go to **Start** > **Command prompt** > **Run as administrator**, and run the command `C:\> powershell.exe`
### Install the Diagnostic Data Viewer for PowerShell
>[!IMPORTANT]
>It is recommended to visit the documentation on [Getting Started](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/gallery/getting-started) with PowerShell Gallery. This page provides more specific details on installing a PowerShell module.
To install the newest version of the Diagnostic Data Viewer PowerShell module:
1. From an elevated Command Prompt, start a PowerShell session by running `C:\> powershell.exe`.
2. Install the module by name
To install the newest version of the Diagnostic Data Viewer PowerShell module, run the following command within an elevated PowerShell session:
```powershell
PS C:\> Install-Module -Name Microsoft.DiagnosticDataViewer
```
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**To turn on data viewing through PowerShell**
1. Install the Diagnostic Data Viewer for PowerShell module.
2. Run the Command prompt **as administrator**.
3. Start a PowerShell session by running `C:\> powershell.exe`.
4. Run the following commands in the PowerShell session:
Run the following command within an elevated PowerShell session:
```powershell
PS C:\> Enable-DiagnosticDataViewing
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>[!IMPORTANT]
>Turning on data viewing can use up to 1GB (default setting) of disk space on your system drive. We recommend that you turn off data viewing when you're done using the Diagnostic Data Viewer. For info about turning off data viewing, see the [Turn off data viewing](#turn-off-data-viewing) section in this article.
### Start the Diagnostic Data Viewer
You must start this app from the **Settings** panel.
**To start the Diagnostic Data Viewer**
1. Go to **Start**, select **Settings** > **Privacy** > **Diagnostics & feedback**.
2. Under **Diagnostic data**, select the **Diagnostic Data Viewer** button.
![Location to turn on the Diagnostic Data Viewer](images/ddv-settings-launch.png)<br><br>-OR-<br><br>
Go to **Start** and search for _Diagnostic Data Viewer_.
3. Close the Diagnostic Data Viewer app, use your device as you normally would for a few days, and then open Diagnostic Data Viewer again to review the updated list of diagnostic data.
>[!IMPORTANT]
>Turning on data viewing can use up to 1GB of disk space on your system drive. We strongly recommend that your turn off data viewing when you're done using the Diagnostic Data Viewer. For info about turning off data viewing, see the [Turn off data viewing](#turn-off-data-viewing) section in this article.
### Getting Started with Diagnostic Data Viewer for PowerShell
To see how to use the cmdlet, the parameters it accepts, and examples, run the following command from an elevated PowerShell session:
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**To turn off data viewing through PowerShell**
1. Run the Command prompt **as administrator**.
2. Start a PowerShell session by running `C:\> powershell.exe`.
3. Run the following commands in the PowerShell session:
Within an elevated PowerShell session, run the following command:
```powershell
PS C:\> Disable-DiagnosticDataViewing