Q: How frequently are issues in the PowerShell repository reviewed? A: The frequency of issue reviews can vary; however, issues are often reviewed when they are newly created. Regular review cycles might also be in place depending on the projectΓÇÖs maintenance policy.
Q: How can I determine if a cmdlet/module is maintained in the PowerShell repository?
A: You can use the repository's search function, issue templates, and officially provided documentation to determine if a cmdlet/module is maintained in the powershell/powershell repository.
Q: Why doesn't PowerShell 7 see files being created on a volume share with a container immediately? A: There may be up to a 20-second delay in detecting new files. This issue might relate to synchronization or caching mechanisms in use. Refer to the issue titled "PowerShell 7 doesn't see files being created on a volume share with a container (until 20 seconds delay)" for more details.
Q: What should I do if I encounter a confusing error message when trying to assign to an array slice using the range operator? A: This is a known issue. Please refer to the issue "Mistaken attempt to assign to an array slice based on the range operator isn't recognized as such, results in confusing error message" for guidance and potential fixes.
Q: I am experiencing random "Cannot read keys" errors when redirecting console input. How should I proceed? A: Check out the issue "Troubleshooting random Cannot read keys when either application does not have a console or when console input has been redirected errors" for troubleshooting tips.
Q: Why do SHA256 hashes not match for some artifacts of PowerShell v7.4.3? A: This might be due to an issue during the release process. Issue "v7.4.3 SHA256 hashes don't match for some artifacts" contains more information and updates on this matter.
Q: Are macOS packages for PowerShell v7.4.3 signed? A: As of the latest review, no. Refer to the issue titled "macOS Packages for v7.4.3 not signed" for current status and any potential workarounds.
Q: Why is the v7.4.3 release not yet available via --source winget?
A: There might be a delay in the release distribution. See "v7.4.3 Release of PowerShell (Latest) - NOT YET AVAILABLE - via --source winget (PLEASE FIX)" for ongoing updates.
Q: Why does Get-Content corrupt PowerShell when encountering binary content?
A: This is under investigation. The issue "Get-Content corrupts PowerShell when binary content is encountered" contains discussions and potential fixes as they get developed.
Q: How does the Set-Content cmdlet handle delimiters or new lines in PowerShell?
A: This has been a subject of ongoing discussion. Refer to the issues titled "Get-Content - Inconsistent handling of Delimiters" and "Add Delimiter or NewLine argument to Set-Content" for detailed insights.
Q: What should I do if I encounter a "Specified method is not supported" error in base-class specification? A: This indicates a possible method support issue within a base-class context in PowerShell. See the issue "Specified method is not supported in base-class specification" for more detailed troubleshooting steps.
Q: Why does the foreach alias issue arise, and how can it be resolved?
A: The alias for foreach may cause confusion due to its naming and functionality differences with ForEach-Object. Refer to the issue "foreach alias poorly named, does not reproduce functionality and use cases with ForEach-Object" for resolution steps.
Q: How are spaces encoded in Invoke-RestMethod and Invoke-WebRequest?
A: By default, spaces should be encoded as %20. For related issues, see "Encode spaces with %20 instead of + when using Invoke-RestMethod and Invoke-WebRequest."
Q: How can I see the payload being sent with Invoke-RestMethod or Invoke-WebRequest?
A: Use the -Verbose flag to display the payload. For further details, see "Show payload being sent when using verbose with Invoke-RestMethod and Invoke-WebRequest."
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