Contains for strings not working in powershell [duplicate]

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I ran the following very simple command in powershell. However it does not seem to be working:

If("2f7c654f-16ce-46d8-a037-9827916ba655_opt.script" -contains "2f7c654f-16ce-46d8-a037-9827916"){"hi"}

Can someone please guide me as to where am I going wrong

Lee_Dailey · Accepted Answer · 2018-11-06 02:02:35Z

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the -contains operator is an array operator, not a string operator. it tests for an exact match with one or more items in an array. that is a really common mistake. [grin]

you want the .Contains() string method.

answered Nov 6, 2018 at 2:02

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Owain Esau Over a year ago

or -like with wildcards

Lee_Dailey Over a year ago

@OwainEsau - yep ... but the OP had a very direct problem with the two contains versions, so that is all i mentioned. i am always uncertain how much extra info to give ...

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