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Expand Archive Command: Extract Zip File To Folder Windows
Use for extract zip file to folder windows with Expand Archive. Exact CLI syntax to extract zip file to folder windows using Expand Archive.
When to use this: Use for extract zip file to folder windows with Expand Archive.
Command Syntax
Expand-Archive -Path <path\to\example.zip> -DestinationPath <path\to\extracted_files>Expand-Archive -Path <path/to/example.zip> -DestinationPath <path/to/extracted_files>Live Command Builder
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Expand-Archive -Path <path\to\example.zip> -DestinationPath <path\to\extracted_files> Command Breakdown
-Path- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-DestinationPath- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to extract zip file to folder windows using Expand Archive.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
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