Syntax error How to get only hidden files and folders in PowerShell?

How to get only hidden files and folders in PowerShell?

To display only hidden files and folders –hidden parameter is used while using Get-ChildItem.

Command

Get-ChildItem D:\Temp\ -Hidden

Output

PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> Get-ChildItem D:\Temp\ -Hidden
    Directory: D:\Temp
Mode                LastWriteTime         Length Name
----                -------------         ------ ----
-a-h--       13-12-2019     09:52           6182 Hiddenfile1.xlsx

Command

Similarly, you can use this –Hidden with –Recurse or

–Depth

Get-ChildItem D:\Temp\ -Recurse -Hidden

Output

PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> Get-ChildItem D:\Temp\ -Recurse -Hidden
    Directory: D:\Temp
Mode                LastWriteTime         Length Name
----                -------------         ------ ----
-a-h--       13-12-2019     09:52           6182 Hiddenfile1.xlsx
    Directory: D:\Temp\GPO_backup
Mode                LastWriteTime         Length Name
----                -------------         ------ ----
-a-h--       13-12-2019     09:52              0 HiddenFile2.txt
Updated on: 2020-01-23T07:38:59+05:30

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