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Move Item Command: Rename Move File With Literal Path Windows
Use for rename move file with literal path windows with Move Item. Exact CLI syntax to rename move file with literal path windows using Move Item.
When to use this: Use for rename move file with literal path windows with Move Item.
Command Syntax
Move-Item -LiteralPath "<path\to\source>" <path\to\file_or_directory>Move-Item -LiteralPath "<path/to/source>" <path/to/file_or_directory>Live Command Builder
Final Command
Move-Item -LiteralPath "<path\to\source>" <path\to\file_or_directory> Command Breakdown
-LiteralPath- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to rename move file with literal path windows using Move Item.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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