Running powershell or cmd on docker container

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I want to check the content of my docker container. I want to run a powershell or command prompt inside container so I can list directories.

This container image is hosting ASP.NET Web API application using ASP.net 4.6.1 framework.

I ran following commands:

docker container ls - to list conatiners
docker exec -i -t a1da40af6b3c powershell

But nothing happens (as shown in the image). Am i missing anything?

1. Use -it, 2. Don't use ISE, try from normal powershell prompt — Gregory Suvalian
– Gregory Suvalian, Commented Jan 2, 2019 at 1:11
@GregorySuvalian: using normal powershell did the trick. Please add this as answer and i will accept it. — OpenStack
– OpenStack, Commented Jan 2, 2019 at 1:19

Gregory Suvalian · Accepted Answer · 2019-01-02 01:23:54Z

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ISE hosted powershell does not work properly with a bunch of things. So try to do this either inside standalone powershell console or use VS Code.

answered Jan 2, 2019 at 1:23

Gregory Suvalian

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Md Abuzar · Accepted Answer · 2021-05-11 20:08:24Z

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If you want to check the content of the docker container from a powershell or command prompt so that you can list directories, As shown in Screenshot.
Use Below command:
docker exec -it <docker_container_name/id> /bin/sh
This will take you inside your container. Then you can list out using 'ls' command.

answered May 11, 2021 at 20:08

Md Abuzar

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Luke Briner Over a year ago

This answer refers to linux, the OP was Windows

user2081518 Over a year ago

It also works on windows poweshell @LukeBriner

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