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MJ.
MJ.

Reputation: 149

Import-Module for custom dll fails

I followed the demo here for creating a custom powershell cmdlet. When I attempt to import the module, I get the following error:

C:\PS> Import-Module DemoPS.dll
Import-Module : The specified module 'DemoPS.dll' was not loaded because no valid module file was found in any module directory.

If anymore info is needed, let me know.

Upvotes: 1

Views: 4362

Answers (1)

Frode F.
Frode F.

Reputation: 54971

The error is shown because it can't find your dll file. You need to specify full path for your modules DLL file (e.g. Import-Module c:\users\mj\desktop\DemoPS.dll).

As an alternative solution, you can save it in your "module" folder. This is a folder called "Modules" that you have to create in your profile directory. Your profile directory can be found using $profile. It is normally in C:\Users\<username>\Documents\WindowsPowerShell\. So to use this, place your dll in following path:

C:\Users\<username>\Documents\WindowsPowerShell\Modules\DemoPS\DemoPS.dll

Upvotes: 6

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