diff --git a/windows/win_iis_virtualdirectory.ps1 b/windows/win_iis_virtualdirectory.ps1
index 3f2ab692b42..44854ff09b4 100644
--- a/windows/win_iis_virtualdirectory.ps1
+++ b/windows/win_iis_virtualdirectory.ps1
@@ -66,7 +66,11 @@ $directory_path = if($application) {
 }
 
 # Directory info
-$directory = Get-WebVirtualDirectory -Site $site -Name $name
+$directory = if($application) {
+  Get-WebVirtualDirectory -Site $site -Name $name -Application $application
+} else {
+  Get-WebVirtualDirectory -Site $site -Name $name
+}
 
 try {
   # Add directory