Running a powershell script through Psexec

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new to the forum. I've been trying to run a PowerShell script from sccm package via psexec command but can't seem to get it to work, possibly been asked before but I give it a go here. not sure if its pathway issues, permission issues or other input issues.

Tried running this:

psexec -i \\server\packages$\app\folder with space\deploy-script.ps1

This gives the error:

"couldn't access server\packages$\app\folder with space"
"Connecting to server..."

Tried to put "pathway" as well but also doesn't work. I've been running this with admin elevated rights still no go.

psexec -i \\server\packages$\app\folder with space\deploy-script.ps1

Initiates script installation.

You should quote the path "PATH" and if this is supposed to be a UNC path, you need two backslashes at the beginning, so "\\server\packages$\app\folder with space\deploy-script.ps1" — Theo
– Theo, Commented Feb 13, 2019 at 15:11
Apologies if this is off-topic, but to be honest, I'd rather use Invoke-Command, if possible. I don't know if you have the option, but if you do, it's easier (you don't need PSExec) and output/ logging can be more relevant. — em.h
– em.h, Commented Feb 13, 2019 at 16:04

Cpt.Whale · Accepted Answer · 2019-02-13 15:13:03Z

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Check the syntax of psexec here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/psexec

The correct systax for your command should look something like:

psexec \\server powershell.exe -f "\\path\to\script.ps1"

answered Feb 13, 2019 at 15:13

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