View Files and Folders on Windows devices

The following PowerShell script helps the IT Admins to get the list of files and folders on their managed Windows devices.

1. Create a file on your desktop, for example, list_of_files_folders.ps1 and open it in a text editor like notepad++

2. Copy the contents below to the file or click here to download the file.

   1. Enter the path of the folder which you want the list of all files and/or folders in the script.
      

      Get-ChildItem -Path [Specify path]

      For example,

      Get-ChildItem -Path "C:\Users\Admin\Desktop"

      This command lists all the files and directories present in the “Desktop” folder.
      

      

      
      

3. Follow our guide to upload & publish the PowerShell script using Scalefusion Dashboard.

   1. Please choose Execution Level as User while uploading the script.
      

      

Please note that to use the PowerShell scripts, the Scalefusion MDM Agent Application must be installed on the device(s). Please follow our guide to publish and install the Scalefusion MDM Agent Application.

Notes:

1. The scripts and their contents are sourced from various albeit authenticated Microsoft sources and forums.

2. Please validate the scripts on a test machine before deploying them on all your managed devices.

3. Scalefusion has tested these scripts, however, Scalefusion will not be responsible for any loss of data or system malfunction that may arise due to the incorrect usage of these scripts.