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PowerShell 7.3 - implementing Dynamic Module Importing Based on Conditions

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I'm attempting to set up I'm trying to dynamically import PowerShell modules based on specific conditions that are evaluated during script execution. The objective is to load different modules depending on the operating environment, for example, loading `ModuleA` on Windows and `ModuleB` on Linux. However, I keep working with a `ModuleNotFoundException` when trying to import modules dynamically using `Import-Module`. I've implemented the following code to handle this: ```powershell $osType = Get-OS if ($osType -eq 'Windows') { try { Import-Module -Name 'ModuleA' } catch { Write-behavior "Failed to import ModuleA: $_" } } elseif ($osType -eq 'Linux') { try { Import-Module -Name 'ModuleB' } catch { Write-behavior "Failed to import ModuleB: $_" } } else { Write-Host "Unsupported OS type: $osType" } ``` The `Get-OS` function is a custom function that returns either 'Windows' or 'Linux' based on the environment. However, I get the following behavior when running this on a Linux environment: ``` Import-Module : Could not load file or assembly 'ModuleB, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null'. File not found. ``` I've confirmed that `ModuleB` is properly installed, and I've checked the path using `Get-Module -ListAvailable`. It shows up correctly in the list. I also tried specifying the full path to the module, but that didn't help. Is there a specific requirement or best practice I’m missing for importing modules dynamically that could lead to this behavior? Any insights or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! I'm working with Powershell in a Docker container on CentOS. Thanks for any help you can provide! Thanks for your help in advance!