I'm trying to use PowerShell to create folders on a remote computer and transfer a file from my local desktop. While the folders are being created successfully, I'm running into issues when attempting to copy the file, as I keep receiving errors. Here's the script I've used:
```pwsh
#Define the source and destination paths
$sourcePath = "\LocalMachine-AC$UsersDesktopreddit.txt"
$destinationPath = "\RemoteMachine-AC$UsersDesktopDatafolder"
#create the destination folder if it doesn't exist
if (-not (Test-Path -Path $destinationPath)) {
New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path $destinationPath
}
#Copy files from the source to destination
Copy-Item -Path $sourcePath -Destination $destinationPath -Recurse -Force
```
Here are the errors I encountered:
1. **Access is denied** (UnauthorizedException)
2. **Cannot find the Path** because it doesn't exist.
3. **Cannot bind argument** because it is null.
The justification here is that I have the required credentials to access the C drive as an admin and can easily map local drives. Why am I still facing problems?
4 Answers
First off, double-check your source path. The error messages suggest that there's an issue with the path you're using. Are you sure that `reddit.txt` really exists in that location? Sometimes a simple typo can trip you up! Also, consider adding `-Credential $(Get-Credential)` to the `Copy-Item` command to specify your access rights explicitly. And ensure you're using the right number of backslashes in your paths – it can cause confusion!
Yeah, also check if you have adequate permissions set for both the local and remote machines.
Your `Copy-Item` command needs to point to a directory, but your current path targets a specific file. Try adjusting it to just the directory first, and see if that helps. Also, verify both your source and destination paths with `Get-Item`—if either one gives an error, that's a clue as to what’s wrong!
Definitely check those paths! Sometimes they do lead to dead ends.
Okay, I'll give that a shot!
Have you considered using Robocopy instead? It's a bit more robust for file transfers over a network. Here's a sample command for transferring your file:
```bash
robocopy "\LocalMachine-AC$UsersDesktop" "\RemoteMachine-AC$UsersDesktopDatafolder" reddit.txt /W:0 /R:3
```
For copying entire directories, you can use:
```bash
robocopy "\LocalMachine-AC$UsersDesktopMySubReddit" "\RemoteMachine-AC$UsersDesktopDatafolder" *.* /E /W:0 /R:3
```
This method might save you some headaches!
I haven't tried Robocopy yet. Does it handle permissions better?
Yeah, it generally does! Plus, it's really efficient for larger batches of files.
Just curious, are you running this script from within another script? If so, it's worth checking how you're managing your connections. If not, running a simple batch script as an admin could help bypass some permission issues. It's also possible that context between scripts might cause issues.
No, this is standalone. But I see how that could complicate things.
Running as admin is always a good idea when dealing with file permissions.
Good point! Path issues are often the culprit. It might help to run `Get-Item $sourcePath` to confirm that the file path is correct.