File and Folder Management PowerShell Script

In this post, we will explore a useful PowerShell script that demonstrates how to manage files and folders effectively. This script will allow you to create a directory, copy a file, and delete a specified file. This is a great way for both beginners and advanced users to familiarize themselves with file and folder operations using PowerShell.
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Step 1: Create a Directory
This step creates a new directory. We will use the ‘New-Item’ cmdlet to accomplish this.

# Define the path for the new directory
$directoryPath = 'C:\TestDirectory'
# Create the new directory
New-Item -Path $directoryPath -ItemType Directory -Force

Step 2: Copy a File
In this step, we will copy an existing file to the newly created directory. We will use the ‘Copy-Item’ cmdlet.

# Define the source file and destination path
$sourceFile = 'C:\SourceFile.txt'
$destinationPath = 'C:\TestDirectory\SourceFile.txt'
# Copy the file to the new directory
Copy-Item -Path $sourceFile -Destination $destinationPath -Force

Step 3: Delete a File
Finally, we will delete the original file from its initial location using the ‘Remove-Item’ cmdlet.

# Remove the original file
Remove-Item -Path $sourceFile -Force

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