[Solved] What will happen when running this command?Remove-Item 'C:\temp\file.txt' -ErrorAction Stop if the file does not exist? | PowerShell

PowerShell - Error Handling

What will happen when running this command?

Remove-Item 'C:\temp\file.txt' -ErrorAction Stop

if the file does not exist?

AThe command silently ignores the error

BThe command throws an error and stops execution

CThe command logs the error but continues

DThe command retries deleting the file

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze -ErrorAction Stop effect
This option stops the script immediately on error.
Step 2: Consider file absence
Since the file doesn't exist, an error occurs and script stops.
Final Answer:
The command throws an error and stops execution -> Option B
Quick Check:
Stop halts script on error [OK]

Quick Trick: Stop halts script immediately on error [OK]

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