You wrote a script using Write-Debug messages, but no debug output appears when running it with -Debug. What is the most likely cause?
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You wrote a script using Write-Debug messages, but no debug output appears when running it with -Debug. What is the most likely cause?
AThe debug preference variable <code>$DebugPreference</code> is set to 'SilentlyContinue'
BThe script does not contain any <code>Write-Debug</code> commands
CThe script was run with <code>-Verbose</code> instead of <code>-Debug</code>
DThe script has syntax errors preventing debug output
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Check $DebugPreference effect
Even with -Debug, if $DebugPreference is 'SilentlyContinue', debug messages won't show.
Step 2: Verify other options
The script does not contain any Write-Debug commands means no debug commands, but question states debug commands exist. The script was run with -Verbose instead of -Debug is about verbose, not debug. The script has syntax errors preventing debug output would cause errors, not silent debug.
Final Answer:
The debug preference variable $DebugPreference is set to 'SilentlyContinue' -> Option A
