I have utilized Ghost Console and even PowerShell in attempt to query the machine using CIM_Datafile only for it to keep running and running and never to provide an update, I end up having to cancel the query. This happens to me in Windows 7 and has happened to me in XP as well either it just does not work or I am missing something.

Hi, With regard to this, I would like to share the following with you for your reference: How Can I List the Files in a Folder and All Its Subfolders? Extreme file and folder scripting: Listing a directory tree recursively - Day 2 – Using WMI Check if file is present using CIM_Datafile and powershell Considering this is related to scripting and we have specific forum for script issues and questions, it is recommended that you go to Scripting Forum for help: The Official Scripting Guys Forum Thanks. Hope this issue will be resolved soon. Nicholas Li - MSFT Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.