A Powershell module that converts Windows-style paths to Unix-style paths
To install a PowerShell module from a .psm1 file, you have several options:
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Locate the appropriate module directory:
- For current user:
$HOME\Documents\WindowsPowerShell\Modules - For all users:
$env:ProgramFiles\WindowsPowerShell\Modules
- For current user:
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Create a new folder with the same name as your module in the chosen directory.
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Copy the .psm1 file into the newly created folder.
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Import the module using:
Import-Module ModuleName
The PsGet module offers an alternative method:
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Import PsGet:
Import-Module PsGet -Prefix GH
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Install the module using the -ModulePath parameter:
Install-GHModule -ModulePath "C:\Path\To\YourModule.psm1"
To avoid manually importing the module in new sessions:
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Add the Import-Module command to your PowerShell profile:
Add-Content $PROFILE "`nImport-Module ModuleName"
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Alternatively, place the module in a directory listed in $env:PSModulePath for automatic loading.
After installation, verify the module is available:
Get-Module -ListAvailable ModuleNameRemember to replace "ModuleName" with your actual module name in these commands[1][3][4][5].
Citations: [1] https://superuser.com/questions/1581196/how-can-i-run-psd1-and-psm1-files-in-powershell [2] https://www.techthoughts.info/powershell-modules/ [3] https://www.comparitech.com/net-admin/install-powershell-modules/ [4] https://stackoverflow.com/questions/55404016/how-do-i-install-a-module-using-a-psm1-file [5] https://learn.microsoft.com/de-de/powershell/scripting/developer/module/installing-a-powershell-module?view=powershell-7.4 [6] https://valoremreply.com/resources/insights/blog/2020/january/creating-a-powershell-module/ [7] https://activedirectorypro.com/install-powershell-modules/
- Create a folder named
slashin your PowerShell module path (usually%WINDIR%/system32/WindowsPowerShell/v1.0/Modules). - Copy
slash.psm1to the folder you created in step 1. - Restart PowerShell.
slash -path {wanted_path} -with_drive {$true|$false}
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slash -path "C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell" -with_drive $true
-> Output:
C:/Windows/System32/WindowsPowerShell -
slash -path "C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell" -with_drive $false
-> Output:
/Windows/System32/WindowsPowerShell -
slash C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell 0-> Output:
C:/Windows/System32/WindowsPowerShell -
slash C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell
-> Output:
/Windows/System32/WindowsPowerShell