I'm trying to use `Get-ChildItem` in PowerShell Version 5.1 to list items in a script folder with the command: `$scriptsFolder = Get-ChildItem -Force -Path "c:scripts" -Recurse`. However, I'm getting an access denied error for a path I didn't specify: 'C:WindowsCSCv2.0.6'. Does anyone know what's going on and why PowerShell is defaulting to this path?
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I think we might need to see your entire script to diagnose this further. Sometimes, hidden errors can show up when other commands conflict with what you're trying to do.
It sounds like PowerShell isn't correctly recognizing your specified path due to a known bug with the `-Recurse` parameter. When it can't find 'c:scripts', it defaults to searching the entire C: drive. This can lead to access denied errors for folders like 'C:WindowsCSCv2.0.6'. To avoid this, try using `-LiteralPath` instead of `-Path` for better results, like this: `Get-ChildItem -LiteralPath 'C:scripts'`. Also, first check if the path actually exists with `Test-Path`.
Oh wow, I didn't realize it was such a widespread issue. Thanks for the heads-up on how to use `-LiteralPath`. I'll try that next!
I'll try to share it tomorrow when I can access my laptop. Thanks for your help!