November 22nd, 2014

PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Show Hidden Files

Doctor Scripto
Doctor Scripto
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Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to display only hidden files.

Hey, Scripting Guy! Question How can I see hidden files by using Windows PowerShell 4.0?

Hey, Scripting Guy! Answer Use the Get-ChildItem cmdlet, and add the –Hidden and the –File switches:

Get-ChildItem -Hidden -File

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Scripting
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PowerTipScripting Guy!Windows PowerShell

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