Vista - Out-File: Unknown error "-1".

03-27-2008

Whenever I try to create or copy a file I get the error as below on my XP SP2
machine. I've reinstalled PowerShell but that didn't help, and none of the
other forums questions that I've found through google seem to have an answer
why this happens.

Error message:
PS C:\> Get-Process | Out-File -FilePath c:\test.txt
Out-File : Unknown error "-1".
At line:1 char:23
+ Get-Process | Out-File <<<< -FilePath c:\test.txt

Does anyone have any ideas what to do?

03-27-2008

What OS? Can you out-file to any other location?

-----
Shay Levi
$cript Fanatic
http://scriptolog.blogspot.com

Quote:

> Whenever I try to create or copy a file I get the error as below on my
> XP SP2 machine. I've reinstalled PowerShell but that didn't help, and
> none of the other forums questions that I've found through google seem
> to have an answer why this happens.
>
> Error message:
> PS C:\> Get-Process | Out-File -FilePath c:\test.txt
> Out-File : Unknown error "-1".
> At line:1 char:23
> + Get-Process | Out-File <<<< -FilePath c:\test.txt
> Does anyone have any ideas what to do?
>

03-27-2008

I'm using XP with SP2, and I'm the administrator. I can't out-file to any
other location that I've tried, for example my documents folder. And I can't
copy-item to them either.

"Shay Levi" wrote:

Quote:

>
> What OS? Can you out-file to any other location?
>
> -----
> Shay Levi
> $cript Fanatic
> http://scriptolog.blogspot.com
>

Quote:

> > Whenever I try to create or copy a file I get the error as below on my
> > XP SP2 machine. I've reinstalled PowerShell but that didn't help, and
> > none of the other forums questions that I've found through google seem
> > to have an answer why this happens.
> >
> > Error message:
> > PS C:\> Get-Process | Out-File -FilePath c:\test.txt
> > Out-File : Unknown error "-1".
> > At line:1 char:23
> > + Get-Process | Out-File <<<< -FilePath c:\test.txt
> > Does anyone have any ideas what to do?
> >

>
>
>

03-27-2008

I remember an old post on the same issue, I wasn't able to find a solution

If you want to take a look at it, search this NG for a post with a subject
line of "out-file error", by DaveG, 01/31/2008.
maybe someone else can contribute here.

-----
Shay Levi
$cript Fanatic
http://scriptolog.blogspot.com

Quote:

> I'm using XP with SP2, and I'm the administrator. I can't out-file to
> any other location that I've tried, for example my documents folder.
> And I can't copy-item to them either.
>
> "Shay Levi" wrote:
>

Quote:

>> What OS? Can you out-file to any other location?
>>
>> -----
>> Shay Levi
>> $cript Fanatic
>> http://scriptolog.blogspot.com

Quote:

>>> Whenever I try to create or copy a file I get the error as below on
>>> my XP SP2 machine. I've reinstalled PowerShell but that didn't help,
>>> and none of the other forums questions that I've found through
>>> google seem to have an answer why this happens.
>>>
>>> Error message:
>>> PS C:\> Get-Process | Out-File -FilePath c:\test.txt
>>> Out-File : Unknown error "-1".
>>> At line:1 char:23
>>> + Get-Process | Out-File <<<< -FilePath c:\test.txt
>>> Does anyone have any ideas what to do?

03-27-2008

Evjan wrote:

Quote:

> Whenever I try to create or copy a file I get the error as below on my XP SP2
> machine. I've reinstalled PowerShell but that didn't help, and none of the
> other forums questions that I've found through google seem to have an answer
> why this happens.
>
> Error message:
> PS C:\> Get-Process | Out-File -FilePath c:\test.txt
> Out-File : Unknown error "-1".
> At line:1 char:23
> + Get-Process | Out-File <<<< -FilePath c:\test.txt
>
> Does anyone have any ideas what to do?

Can you try writing to a subdirectory?

The error isn't shown here, but it does mention that PowerShell can have
problems accessing the root of a drive on some systems:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/941660

Marco

--
Microsoft MVP - Windows PowerShell
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp

PowerGadgets MVP
http://www.powergadgets.com/mvp

Blog:
http://marcoshaw.blogspot.com

03-27-2008

Have you tried using the -Force parameter on out-file ??
--
Richard Siddaway
Please note that all scripts are supplied "as is" and with no warranty
Blog: http://richardsiddaway.spaces.live.com/
PowerShell User Group: http://www.get-psuguk.org.uk

"Marco Shaw [MVP]" wrote:

Quote:

> Evjan wrote:

Quote:

> > Whenever I try to create or copy a file I get the error as below on my XP SP2
> > machine. I've reinstalled PowerShell but that didn't help, and none of the
> > other forums questions that I've found through google seem to have an answer
> > why this happens.
> >
> > Error message:
> > PS C:\> Get-Process | Out-File -FilePath c:\test.txt
> > Out-File : Unknown error "-1".
> > At line:1 char:23
> > + Get-Process | Out-File <<<< -FilePath c:\test.txt
> >
> > Does anyone have any ideas what to do?

>
> Can you try writing to a subdirectory?
>
> The error isn't shown here, but it does mention that PowerShell can have
> problems accessing the root of a drive on some systems:
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/941660
>
> Marco
>
> --
> Microsoft MVP - Windows PowerShell
> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>
> PowerGadgets MVP
> http://www.powergadgets.com/mvp
>
> Blog:
> http://marcoshaw.blogspot.com
>

04-15-2008

Marco: Yes, I've tried plenty of folders, including my home folder. Still the
same error.

Richard: I tried the -Force parameter, and that didn't help either I'm afraid.

Thanks for the tips both of you though. Any other ones?

"RichS" wrote:

Quote:

> Have you tried using the -Force parameter on out-file ??
> --
> Richard Siddaway
> Please note that all scripts are supplied "as is" and with no warranty
> Blog: http://richardsiddaway.spaces.live.com/
> PowerShell User Group: http://www.get-psuguk.org.uk
>
>
> "Marco Shaw [MVP]" wrote:
>

Quote:

> > Evjan wrote:

Quote:

> > > Whenever I try to create or copy a file I get the error as below on my XP SP2
> > > machine. I've reinstalled PowerShell but that didn't help, and none of the
> > > other forums questions that I've found through google seem to have an answer
> > > why this happens.
> > >
> > > Error message:
> > > PS C:\> Get-Process | Out-File -FilePath c:\test.txt
> > > Out-File : Unknown error "-1".
> > > At line:1 char:23
> > > + Get-Process | Out-File <<<< -FilePath c:\test.txt
> > >
> > > Does anyone have any ideas what to do?

> >
> > Can you try writing to a subdirectory?
> >
> > The error isn't shown here, but it does mention that PowerShell can have
> > problems accessing the root of a drive on some systems:
> > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/941660
> >
> > Marco
> >
> > --
> > Microsoft MVP - Windows PowerShell
> > http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> >
> > PowerGadgets MVP
> > http://www.powergadgets.com/mvp
> >
> > Blog:
> > http://marcoshaw.blogspot.com
> >

04-15-2008

Evjan wrote:

Quote:

> Marco: Yes, I've tried plenty of folders, including my home folder. Still the
> same error.
>
> Richard: I tried the -Force parameter, and that didn't help either I'm afraid.
>
> Thanks for the tips both of you though. Any other ones?

Do set-content or add-content work?

Not really hading towards a fix just yet, but I don't know how long we
can troubleshoot this particular system. It is not a common problem any
of us have seen.

Marco

04-16-2008

Hello Marco,

Thanks for the tip. I got the same error using set-content and add-content
on a ordinary .txt-file. I guess I have to continue using cygwin instead

// Peter

"Marco Shaw [MVP]" wrote:

Quote:

> Evjan wrote:

Quote:

> > Marco: Yes, I've tried plenty of folders, including my home folder. Still the
> > same error.
> >
> > Richard: I tried the -Force parameter, and that didn't help either I'm afraid.
> >
> > Thanks for the tips both of you though. Any other ones?

>
> Do set-content or add-content work?
>
> Not really hading towards a fix just yet, but I don't know how long we
> can troubleshoot this particular system. It is not a common problem any
> of us have seen.
>
> Marco
>

04-16-2008

Evjan wrote:

Quote:

> Hello Marco,
>
> Thanks for the tip. I got the same error using set-content and add-content
> on a ordinary .txt-file. I guess I have to continue using cygwin instead

Email me if you want to try to continue to troubleshoot...

My email on this message is valid. Just remove the "_NO_SPAM_" in it.

Marco

03-27-2008	#1 (permalink)
Evjan n/a posts	Out-File: Unknown error "-1". Whenever I try to create or copy a file I get the error as below on my XP SP2 machine. I've reinstalled PowerShell but that didn't help, and none of the other forums questions that I've found through google seem to have an answer why this happens. Error message: PS C:\> Get-Process \| Out-File -FilePath c:\test.txt Out-File : Unknown error "-1". At line:1 char:23 + Get-Process \| Out-File <<<< -FilePath c:\test.txt Does anyone have any ideas what to do?
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03-27-2008	#2 (permalink)
Shay Levi n/a posts	Re: Out-File: Unknown error "-1". What OS? Can you out-file to any other location? ----- Shay Levi $cript Fanatic http://scriptolog.blogspot.com Quote: > Whenever I try to create or copy a file I get the error as below on my > XP SP2 machine. I've reinstalled PowerShell but that didn't help, and > none of the other forums questions that I've found through google seem > to have an answer why this happens. > > Error message: > PS C:\> Get-Process \| Out-File -FilePath c:\test.txt > Out-File : Unknown error "-1". > At line:1 char:23 > + Get-Process \| Out-File <<<< -FilePath c:\test.txt > Does anyone have any ideas what to do? >
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03-27-2008	#3 (permalink)
Evjan n/a posts	Re: Out-File: Unknown error "-1". I'm using XP with SP2, and I'm the administrator. I can't out-file to any other location that I've tried, for example my documents folder. And I can't copy-item to them either. "Shay Levi" wrote: Quote: > > What OS? Can you out-file to any other location? > > ----- > Shay Levi > $cript Fanatic > http://scriptolog.blogspot.com > Quote: > > Whenever I try to create or copy a file I get the error as below on my > > XP SP2 machine. I've reinstalled PowerShell but that didn't help, and > > none of the other forums questions that I've found through google seem > > to have an answer why this happens. > > > > Error message: > > PS C:\> Get-Process \| Out-File -FilePath c:\test.txt > > Out-File : Unknown error "-1". > > At line:1 char:23 > > + Get-Process \| Out-File <<<< -FilePath c:\test.txt > > Does anyone have any ideas what to do? > > > > >
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03-27-2008	#4 (permalink)
Shay Levi n/a posts	Re: Out-File: Unknown error "-1". I remember an old post on the same issue, I wasn't able to find a solution If you want to take a look at it, search this NG for a post with a subject line of "out-file error", by DaveG, 01/31/2008. maybe someone else can contribute here. ----- Shay Levi $cript Fanatic http://scriptolog.blogspot.com Quote: > I'm using XP with SP2, and I'm the administrator. I can't out-file to > any other location that I've tried, for example my documents folder. > And I can't copy-item to them either. > > "Shay Levi" wrote: > Quote: >> What OS? Can you out-file to any other location? >> >> ----- >> Shay Levi >> $cript Fanatic >> http://scriptolog.blogspot.com Quote: >>> Whenever I try to create or copy a file I get the error as below on >>> my XP SP2 machine. I've reinstalled PowerShell but that didn't help, >>> and none of the other forums questions that I've found through >>> google seem to have an answer why this happens. >>> >>> Error message: >>> PS C:\> Get-Process \| Out-File -FilePath c:\test.txt >>> Out-File : Unknown error "-1". >>> At line:1 char:23 >>> + Get-Process \| Out-File <<<< -FilePath c:\test.txt >>> Does anyone have any ideas what to do?
My System Specs

03-27-2008	#5 (permalink)
Marco Shaw [MVP] n/a posts	Re: Out-File: Unknown error "-1". Evjan wrote: Quote: > Whenever I try to create or copy a file I get the error as below on my XP SP2 > machine. I've reinstalled PowerShell but that didn't help, and none of the > other forums questions that I've found through google seem to have an answer > why this happens. > > Error message: > PS C:\> Get-Process \| Out-File -FilePath c:\test.txt > Out-File : Unknown error "-1". > At line:1 char:23 > + Get-Process \| Out-File <<<< -FilePath c:\test.txt > > Does anyone have any ideas what to do? Can you try writing to a subdirectory? The error isn't shown here, but it does mention that PowerShell can have problems accessing the root of a drive on some systems: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/941660 Marco -- Microsoft MVP - Windows PowerShell http://www.microsoft.com/mvp PowerGadgets MVP http://www.powergadgets.com/mvp Blog: http://marcoshaw.blogspot.com
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03-27-2008	#6 (permalink)
RichS n/a posts	Re: Out-File: Unknown error "-1". Have you tried using the -Force parameter on out-file ?? -- Richard Siddaway Please note that all scripts are supplied "as is" and with no warranty Blog: http://richardsiddaway.spaces.live.com/ PowerShell User Group: http://www.get-psuguk.org.uk "Marco Shaw [MVP]" wrote: Quote: > Evjan wrote: Quote: > > Whenever I try to create or copy a file I get the error as below on my XP SP2 > > machine. I've reinstalled PowerShell but that didn't help, and none of the > > other forums questions that I've found through google seem to have an answer > > why this happens. > > > > Error message: > > PS C:\> Get-Process \| Out-File -FilePath c:\test.txt > > Out-File : Unknown error "-1". > > At line:1 char:23 > > + Get-Process \| Out-File <<<< -FilePath c:\test.txt > > > > Does anyone have any ideas what to do? > > Can you try writing to a subdirectory? > > The error isn't shown here, but it does mention that PowerShell can have > problems accessing the root of a drive on some systems: > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/941660 > > Marco > > -- > Microsoft MVP - Windows PowerShell > http://www.microsoft.com/mvp > > PowerGadgets MVP > http://www.powergadgets.com/mvp > > Blog: > http://marcoshaw.blogspot.com >
My System Specs

04-15-2008	#7 (permalink)
Evjan n/a posts	Re: Out-File: Unknown error "-1". Marco: Yes, I've tried plenty of folders, including my home folder. Still the same error. Richard: I tried the -Force parameter, and that didn't help either I'm afraid. Thanks for the tips both of you though. Any other ones? "RichS" wrote: Quote: > Have you tried using the -Force parameter on out-file ?? > -- > Richard Siddaway > Please note that all scripts are supplied "as is" and with no warranty > Blog: http://richardsiddaway.spaces.live.com/ > PowerShell User Group: http://www.get-psuguk.org.uk > > > "Marco Shaw [MVP]" wrote: > Quote: > > Evjan wrote: Quote: > > > Whenever I try to create or copy a file I get the error as below on my XP SP2 > > > machine. I've reinstalled PowerShell but that didn't help, and none of the > > > other forums questions that I've found through google seem to have an answer > > > why this happens. > > > > > > Error message: > > > PS C:\> Get-Process \| Out-File -FilePath c:\test.txt > > > Out-File : Unknown error "-1". > > > At line:1 char:23 > > > + Get-Process \| Out-File <<<< -FilePath c:\test.txt > > > > > > Does anyone have any ideas what to do? > > > > Can you try writing to a subdirectory? > > > > The error isn't shown here, but it does mention that PowerShell can have > > problems accessing the root of a drive on some systems: > > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/941660 > > > > Marco > > > > -- > > Microsoft MVP - Windows PowerShell > > http://www.microsoft.com/mvp > > > > PowerGadgets MVP > > http://www.powergadgets.com/mvp > > > > Blog: > > http://marcoshaw.blogspot.com > >
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04-15-2008	#8 (permalink)
Marco Shaw [MVP] n/a posts	Re: Out-File: Unknown error "-1". Evjan wrote: Quote: > Marco: Yes, I've tried plenty of folders, including my home folder. Still the > same error. > > Richard: I tried the -Force parameter, and that didn't help either I'm afraid. > > Thanks for the tips both of you though. Any other ones? Do set-content or add-content work? Not really hading towards a fix just yet, but I don't know how long we can troubleshoot this particular system. It is not a common problem any of us have seen. Marco
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04-16-2008	#9 (permalink)
Evjan n/a posts	Re: Out-File: Unknown error "-1". Hello Marco, Thanks for the tip. I got the same error using set-content and add-content on a ordinary .txt-file. I guess I have to continue using cygwin instead // Peter "Marco Shaw [MVP]" wrote: Quote: > Evjan wrote: Quote: > > Marco: Yes, I've tried plenty of folders, including my home folder. Still the > > same error. > > > > Richard: I tried the -Force parameter, and that didn't help either I'm afraid. > > > > Thanks for the tips both of you though. Any other ones? > > Do set-content or add-content work? > > Not really hading towards a fix just yet, but I don't know how long we > can troubleshoot this particular system. It is not a common problem any > of us have seen. > > Marco >
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04-16-2008	#10 (permalink)
Marco Shaw [MVP] n/a posts	Re: Out-File: Unknown error "-1". Evjan wrote: Quote: > Hello Marco, > > Thanks for the tip. I got the same error using set-content and add-content > on a ordinary .txt-file. I guess I have to continue using cygwin instead Email me if you want to try to continue to troubleshoot... My email on this message is valid. Just remove the "_NO_SPAM_" in it. Marco
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