Module confusion–what’s really in PowerShell 3 and 4
If I run Get-Module –ListAvailableon my Windows 8.1 system (PowerShell 4.0) I find a total of 58 modules installed in $pshome\modules i.e. C:\windows\system32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\ModulesThese are...
View ArticleWindows PowerShell Operators
Windows PowerShell is designed to be an interactive command-line shell, but it's also a programming language. As you advance in your PowerShell understanding and knowledge, it's inevitable you're going...
View ArticleHandling Errors in PowerShell
As DBAs, we're always working on protecting ourselves from problems by disaster recovery procedures like backups, but in our haste to get a script done, we also are prone to forget the same concept...
View ArticlePowerShell –EncodedCommand and Round-Trips
PowerShell.exe accepts the –EncodedCommand parameter, which is a way to ‘wrap’ DOS-unfriendly command strings in such a way as to be safely passed into PSH for execution. It’s a great feature....
View ArticleBreaking Down PowerShell's Scope
One constant about PowerShell is that someone is always learning it. So I shouldn't be too surprised to get e-mails or tweets about beginner topics. It helps remind me that Prof. PowerShell needs to...
View ArticleWindows PowerShell Operators
As you advance in your PowerShell understanding and knowledge, it's inevitable you're going to run into a number of core computer programming concepts. Operators are one of these core programming...
View ArticleWindows Management Framework 5.0 Preview Introduces PowerShell 5.0
As if you needed more to this month with Patch Tuesday imminent, Windows XP and Office 2003 expiring, and Windows 8.1 Update 1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 Update on the way, Microsoft has made available...
View ArticleWinRT and PowerShell Part 1
This is a post about using Windows Runtime (WinRT) components “projections” from PowerShell.Read More
View ArticleList compile errors using PowerShell
I always make sure that any compilations are logged. You do this by opening Tools, Options, Development, Compiler and check the "AOT log"-checkbox.Read More
View ArticleLocate machines where a specific account is present
I need to find all machines where there is a local account named, say, 'John' and include its group memberships (specifically if the account is a member of Administrators and/or another group we...
View ArticleOutlook 2013 Calendar appointment with invitation.
Hi all,I have a ps script that i am attempting to use to automatically set appointments through outlook 2013 that is an exchange account. Everything works except i cant seem to figure out how to send...
View ArticleBuilding Excel Spreadsheet - From Inside Powershell Script
Greetings,Let me preface this post by stating I am a noob to powershell. I am still in the very beginning phases of learning. Thus far I have been able to pull down scripts, piece them together, and...
View ArticleCan you explain this hashtable?
Hi,I understand the basic principle of powershell hashtables but there are elements of this one that I was hoping you can explain;@{name="MemberOf";expression={$_.memberof -join "`n"}}I don’t...
View ArticleSwitch parameter, Change/Set words
In my script, I extract a word in 3rd position, from a path.I then need to insert this word in a text, such asAdd-Content -Path $sFullPath -Value "NFSettingFile=C:\NG_auto_project\config\$word.ini"BUT...
View Articleadd-type fails to load an assembly, but why?
I am trying to call method Path.GetFileNameWithoutExtension ( ie - [Path]::GetFileNameWithoutExtension( ... ) ).However, Powershell reports that the assembly containing the type is not loaded: 'Unable...
View Articlecompare variable to object in array
Helloi am trying to get my script working but i am having some problem.I have a script that allows me to enter a string in a popup window. What i am trying to do is to get that string that has been...
View Articlebest way to Copy file on a remote computer
This should be simple, but i'm new to PS. What is the best way to copy files on a remote computer? I will be running the script from ComputerA, and it will copy a File from C:\FolderA to C:\FolderB,...
View ArticleNew-Item change Get-Date format
I have problem with Get-Date and New-Item:example nr 1:-------------------$today = Get-Dateecho $today----------------------> show date format: 7 kwietnia 2014 10:45:11example nr...
View ArticleModifying properties of Recycle Bin with Powershell
Hi Everyone,I am trying to create a script to modify the properties of the Recycle Bin. For instance on some drives I want to change it so it doesn't go to recycle bin while on other drives I want to...
View ArticleDisable services across several servers - found post by Martin, need help :)
Hey EveryoneI'm one of the newbies here and I am trying to disable several services on several servers remotely.I found a post by Martin but I wanted to post here so that I can use 1 forum.Here was the...
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