GetVolume

Get-Volume is a PowerShell cmdlet in the Storage module that retrieves information about logical storage volumes on a Windows system. It provides a read-only view of volumes, including local disks, removable media, and volumes managed by Storage Spaces. The command returns objects that describe each volume with details such as drive letter, file system, total size, free space, and health and operational status.

The cmdlet is designed for inspection and reporting rather than modification. It can be used to quickly inventory the storage topology, compare capacities, or monitor space usage. Typical usage includes listing all volumes, filtering by drive letter or file system, and selecting specific properties for display or logging. For example, Get-Volume by itself lists all volumes, Get-Volume -DriveLetter C targets a single volume, and Get-Volume -FileSystem NTFS filters volumes by their file system. Output can be piped to Where-Object or Select-Object to refine results.

Get-Volume complements other Storage module cmdlets such as Get-Partition and Get-PhysicalDisk, which provide related views of the storage stack. For making changes to volumes, other cmdlets like Set-Volume, Resize-Volume, and Format-Volume exist, and Get-Volume itself will not modify volumes.

Availability and scope: Get-Volume is part of the Storage module that ships with Windows PowerShell on Windows 8/Server 2012 and later. It applies to both traditional local volumes and modern storage spaces, providing a unified view of volume information across different storage technologies.