Learn the Easy Way to Use PowerShell to Get File Hashes
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using the Windows PowerShell PSCX Get-Hash cmdlet to get hash files in a directory. Hey, Scripting Guy! I have a question that I hope will not...
View ArticleUse PowerShell to Compute MD5 Hashes and Find Changed Files
Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to compute MD5 hashes and find files changed in a folder. Hey, Scripting Guy! I have a folder and I would like to detect if files within it have changed. I...
View ArticleUse PowerShell to Modify File Access Time Stamps
Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to modify file creation and modification, and to access time stamps. Hey, Scripting Guy! There are times that I would love to be able to manipulate file...
View ArticleWeekend Scripter: Managing Symantec Backup Exec 2012 with PowerShell
Summary: Guest blogger, Mike F. Robbins, shows how to use Windows PowerShell to work with Backup Exec. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today we have a new guest blogger, Mike F. Robbins....
View ArticleWeekend Scripter: Lessons Learned from the 2012 Advanced Scripting Games
Summary: The winner of the advanced division of the 2012 Windows PowerShell Scripting Games gives tips for success. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today we have a guest blogger, Rohn...
View ArticlePowerShell in Depth: Part 1
Summary: In today’s blog, we have an excerpt from an upcoming book by Don Jones, Richard Siddaway, and Jeffrey Hicks. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today and tomorrow we have a special...
View ArticlePowerShell in Depth: Part 2
Summary: In today’s blog, we continue our excerpt from the upcoming book by Don Jones, Richard Siddaway, and Jeffrey Hicks. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Yesterday, we posted PowerShell...
View ArticleUse PowerShell to Find Files Modified by Month and Year
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to find files modified by month and year. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. I will admit it. I am not the...
View ArticleAn Insider’s Guide to PowerShell Module Information
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, discusses some of the great resources for learning about creating and using Windows PowerShell modules. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. The...
View ArticleAn Insider’s Guide to Using WMI Events and PowerShell
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, reviews and discusses Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog posts about WMI events and Windows PowerShell. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Tickets for the...
View ArticleWeekend Scripter: Use PowerShell to Change Computer Icon Caption to Computer...
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, shows how to use Windows PowerShell to change the caption of the computer icon to local computer name. Changing desktop icon captions Microsoft Scripting...
View ArticleWeekend Scripter: Use PowerShell to Manage Windows Network Locations
Summary: Guest blogger, Microsoft PFE, Chris Wu, shows how to use Windows PowerShell to manage Windows network locations. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today we have another guest blog...
View ArticleAdd a Symbol to a Word Document by Using PowerShell
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, shows how to use Windows PowerShell to add a symbol to a Microsoft Word document. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. The big day is finally here....
View Article2012 Scripting Games Winners at TechEd 2012
Summary: The 2012 Scripting Games winners are at TechEd 2012. Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson is here. Today is the official kick-off of Microsoft TechEd 2012. This morning, the Scripting Wife and I...
View ArticleScripting Guys Booth Visitors: Round One
Summary: Following the Microsoft TechEd 2012 keynote, the exhibit hall opened, and lots of people flooded in to talk to the Scripting Guys and friends. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. We...
View ArticleUse PowerShell to Create a Character’s Word Document
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, shows how to use Windows PowerShell to create a Word document that displays all characters in a font. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. If it is...
View ArticleBooth Night at TechNet 2012 Reviewed
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, discusses TechNet 2012 Booth Night from Orlando Florida. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Well, “Booth Night” is officially over. We had an...
View ArticleTechEd 2012 Tuesday Brings New Hope
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, discusses Microsoft TechEd 2012 as of Tuesday. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, here. WOOHOO! It is TechEd 2012 Tuesday in Orlando, Florida! The...
View ArticleUse PowerShell to Create a Word Table that Shows Fonts
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, shows how to use Windows PowerShell to create a Word table that shows different fonts. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. We are half finished...
View ArticleScripting Guys Wednesday at TechEd 2012 in Orlando
Summary: The Scripting Guys talk about what is going on today at TechEd 2012 in Orlando. Well, last night's Community Night at Microsoft TechEd 2012 in Orlando, Florida was awesome. Our table was...
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