Script Filter understanding

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Hi, im new here and new to powershell.

I’m trying to get a value out of a query - the query is working (need to have it 1 line):

Get-CimInstance SoftwareLicensingProduct -Filter "Name like 'Windows%'" | where { $_.PartialProductKey } | select -ExpandProperty LicenseStatus

That one isnt - but i cant understand whats the difference?

powershell -executionpolicy bypass -Command "& {Get-CimInstance SoftwareLicensingProduct -Filter "Name like 'Windows%'" | where { $_.PartialProductKey } | select -ExpandProperty LicenseStatus}"

Why is there a problem with "position parameter “like”?

Thank you!

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dwitr,
Welcome to the forum. :wave:t3:

Quoting can be challenging in PowerShell.

C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -NoProfile -Command "& {Get-CimInstance -ClassName SoftwareLicensingProduct -Filter  """Name like 'Windows%'""" | Where-Object -Property PartialProductKey | Select-Object -ExpandProperty LicenseStatus}"

When you post more than just a single cmdlet you should use a code block instead of inline code. This you don’t end up with unwanted line breaks. :wink:

When you post code, sample data, console output or error messages please format it as code using the preformatted text button ( </> ). Simply place your cursor on an empty line, click the button and paste your code.

Thanks in advance

How to format code in PowerShell.org 1 <---- Click :point_up_2:t4: :wink:

( !! Sometimes the preformatted text button hides behind the settings gear symbol. :wink: )

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Hi Olaf,

thank you :slight_smile: - but with that line - i just get an

the string has no graduation sign: " (sorry my error message is in german)

but i dont see that there is an open “”

Thank you!

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How do you run this command line? CMD? PowerShell? Something else?

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Hi,

ha ok i get it in Powershell - the same cmd in a cmd shell is working.

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Hmmm … does that mean your issue is solved?

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Hi,

yes in that case - thank you.
But for understanding why is it working in cmd but not in powershell?

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Because CMD and PowerShell have different quoting rules and therefor treat quotes differently.

Here you can read a little more about

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