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Windows terminal doesn't print files wit dir command

I have an issue when I am using dir command in the Windows terminal (Powershell). I see no output. I am just wondering what is wrong because the Powershell command line is working fine...

Many thanks for any help!

Solution

  • Maybe the files are hidden, try running Dir -force

    Dir is an alias of Get-childitem

    Try the following command to see this:

    Get-Alias dir

    I would recommend that you stop using Dir and just use Get-childitem

    Other useful Get-childitem options:

    Set-Location C:\temp # This changes the location of the folder you are in. 

Get-ChildItem C:\temp -Recurse # get all files in all folders

    I'm not sure what else to suggest. Get-Childitem is usually a reliable command and providing there are files in the folder, then they are usually displayed.