June 19th, 2013

PowerTip: Use a PowerShell 3.0 Switch to Find Only Directories

Doctor Scripto
Doctor Scripto
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Summary: Use a switch in Windows PowerShell 3.0 to easily find only directories.

Hey, Scripting Guy! Question How can I use Windows PowerShell 3.0 to find a list of only directories from my current location?

 Hey, Scripting Guy! Answer Use the –Directory switch with the Get-ChildItem cmdlet.

Get-ChildItem -Directory

Note  The –Directory switch was added to Windows PowerShell 3.0.

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