How to run a program from string?

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I have path of an application in a string what I want to run. For example: [io.path]::Combine($path, $filename) it be interpreted as C:\foo\baa.exe. I have tried using &$path operator but it don't works by using variable.

SirPentor · Accepted Answer · 2012-05-23 01:03:28Z

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I just had both & $path (note the space) and Invoke-Item $path work.

answered May 23, 2012 at 1:03

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Jack Over a year ago

Thanks. It's possible to pass arguments to program?

manojlds · Accepted Answer · 2012-05-24 05:05:36Z

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Something like:

$path = "C:\Windows\System32\notepad.exe"
&$path

should work. Make sure you are setting path correctly. There is no need for a space after the &.

edited May 24, 2012 at 5:05

answered May 23, 2012 at 8:45

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