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System.InvalidOperationException from Invoke-ScriptAnalyzer command when debugging PSES

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Description

I've been debugging other issues in PSES and I'm seeing multiple instances of this exception. Can this be safely ignored or is there a problem here:

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This was using Windows PowerShell 5.1 on Windows 10 FCU.

Copied over from PSES - https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShellEditorServices/issues/572

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Research direction

Start with the Invoke-ScriptAnalyzer command while debugging PSES, using Windows PowerShell 5.1 on Windows 10 as reported. Compare the repeated InvalidOperationException with the related PowerShellEditorServices issue to determine whether it can be ignored or indicates a real problem.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp, powershell
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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