March 8th, 2015

PowerTip: Find if Folder Exists

Doctor Scripto
Doctor Scripto
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Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to see if a folder exists.

Hey, Scripting Guy! Question How can I easily find if a folder exists for a Windows PowerShell script that I am writing?

Hey, Scripting Guy! Answer Use the Test-Path cmdlet and the PathType parameter, for example:

Test-Path c:\fso -PathType Container

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Scripting
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PowerTipScripting Guy!Windows PowerShell

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