Windows PowerShell doesn't work, help a Linux guy out please

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Ok, so, I wanted to figure out how to run a job via Windows Powershell. On Linux, I’ve found it is easier to debug issues that way.

I exported the backup job as a command line from the tool in the Web UI. Then I pasted that into Windows PowerShell. This is what I get:

At line:1 char:58
+ ... :\Program Files\Duplicati 2\Duplicati.CommandLine.exe" backup "ftp:// ...
+                                                            ~~~~~~
Unexpected token 'backup' in expression or statement.
    + CategoryInfo          : ParserError: (:) [], ParentContainsErrorRecordException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : UnexpectedToken

Trying to just run the help command gives me:

PS C:\Users\user> "C:\Program Files\Duplicati 2\Duplicati.CommandLine.exe" help
At line:1 char:58
+ "C:\Program Files\Duplicati 2\Duplicati.CommandLine.exe" help
+                                                          ~~~~
Unexpected token 'help' in expression or statement.
    + CategoryInfo          : ParserError: (:) [], ParentContainsErrorRecordException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : UnexpectedToken

Anyway, I have no idea where to go from here… Help… :cry:

If the backup command line export will help, I can sanitize it and share. Just let me know.

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I don’t understand the Linux comment - are you trying to run Duplicati on Windows to help debug a problem running Duplicati on Linux?

In any case, try putting & before your command. For example:

PS C:\Users\user> & 'C:\Program Files\Duplicati 2\Duplicati.CommandLine.exe' help
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Sorry for the confusion. I was referring to the fact that when I am debugging on my Linux systems, the command line is very helpful.

I’ll try the thing with an & sign when I’m back on Windows.

What does that do, anyway?

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I get the same error using Powershell. To resolve it, either use the command prompt (cmd.exe), or enclose the command in single quotes instead of double quotes.

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The ampersand in front of the command made it all work. Thanks!

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