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Set Location in PowerShell that contains a ampersand (&)

How do i set my directory using PowerShell to the below location ?

W:\B&M\Store Segmentation\Pete\Python

I tried using:

PS > Set-Location -Path W:\B"&"M\Store Segmentation\Pete\Python
Solution

  • Use " double quotes or ' apostrophes as follows:

    Set-Location -Path "W:\B&M\Store Segmentation\Pete\Python"

    or

    Set-Location -Path 'W:\B&M\Store Segmentation\Pete\Python'

    Read About Quoting Rules for explanation.