Error when importing vPro Module for PowerShell

[ICIT]

When loading Intel vPro Technology Module for Windows PowerShell v16.0.5.1, the following error is displayed:

At C:\Program Files\Intel\IntelvProModule_16.0.5.1\Bin\IntelvPro\Invoke-AMTGUI.ps1:353 char:47
+ for ($i=0; $i -le $properties.Length � 1; $i+=2)
+ ~~~

There is a corrupt character between $properties.Length and 1; on line 353 in the file Invoke-AMTGUI.ps1

In a hex editor the character is shown as EF BF BD

In a previous version (IntelvProModule_16.0.0.5), that line is displayed in a text editor as:

for ($i=0; $i -le $properties.Length – 1; $i+=2)

That makes it look like a minus sign (-). However when viewing that version in a hex editor, the character is show as 96. ANSI character 0x96 is actually an En Dash.

I'm assuming this is supposed to be a minus sign? (which would be 0x2D)

[MIGUEL_C_Intel]

Hello, ICIT,

I hope this email finds you well.

Please give me time to review the issue and perform some tests; I will provide an update in the coming days.

Regards,

Miguel C.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[MIGUEL_C_Intel]

Hello, ICIT,

I hope you're doing well.

After doing some tests, the development team determined this is an erratum and will be fixed in the next release of the vPro Module for PowerShell. 

In the meantime, you can directly edit the module on line 353 and replace the characters with a hyphen and it will work. 

We will gladly provide further assistance if necessary.

Regards,

Miguel C.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[MIGUEL_C_Intel]

Hello, ICIT,

I am following up on the case and wondering if you have been able to run our workaround.  Your feedback will be appreciated.

Regards,

Miguel C.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[ICIT]

Yes, the workaround is working.

Thanks

[MIGUEL_C_Intel]

Hello, ICIT,

Thank you for your quick response.  

I am glad to know the workaround fixed the issue.  Do not hesitate to reply if further assistance is necessary.

Regards,

Miguel C.

Intel Customer Support Technician