diff --git a/lib/ansible/modules/commands/psexec.py b/lib/ansible/modules/commands/psexec.py
index 4a534c63a81..d2e1b47010c 100644
--- a/lib/ansible/modules/commands/psexec.py
+++ b/lib/ansible/modules/commands/psexec.py
@@ -276,7 +276,7 @@ EXAMPLES = r'''
 
 - name: Download and run ConfigureRemotingForAnsible.ps1 to setup WinRM
   psexec:
-    hostname: '{{ ansible_host }}'
+    hostname: '{{ hostvars[inventory_hostname]["ansible_host"] | default(inventory_hostname) }}'
     connection_username: '{{ ansible_user }}'
     connection_password: '{{ ansible_password }}'
     encrypt: yes