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Summary
Document the new New-TemporaryDirectory cmdlet being added in PowerShell.
Cmdlet Details
- Name:
New-TemporaryDirectory - Module: Microsoft.PowerShell.Utility
Synopsis
Creates a new temporary directory and returns a DirectoryInfo object.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
-Prefix |
String | No | Specifies a prefix for the temporary directory name |
Examples
# Create a temporary directory
$tempDir = New-TemporaryDirectory
# Create a temporary directory with a prefix
$tempDir = New-TemporaryDirectory -Prefix "MyApp_"Notes
- Uses .NET's
Directory.CreateTempSubdirectory()API - Returns a
System.IO.DirectoryInfoobject - Supports
-WhatIfand-Confirmparameters
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