Test-FileShare

Tests if a file/SMB share exists on the local computer.

Syntax

Test-FileShare [-Name] <String> [<CommonParameters>]

Description

The Test-FileShare function uses WMI to check if a file share exists on the local computer. If the share exists, Test-FileShare returns $true. Otherwise, it returns $false.

Test-FileShare was added in Carbon 2.0.

Related Commands

Get-FileShare
Get-FileSharePermission
Install-FileShare
Uninstall-FileShare

Parameters

Name	Type	Description	Required?	Pipeline Input	Default Value
Name	String	The name of a specific share to check.	true	false

EXAMPLE 1

Test-FileShare -Name 'CarbonShare'

Demonstrates how to test of a file share exists.