PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Mount ISO
Summary: Easily mount ISO files by using Windows PowerShell. How can I use Windows PowerShell to mount ISO files in Windows 8? Use the Mount-Disk cmdlet and specify the exact path of the ISO file, for...
View ArticleUpdate Offline Virtual Machine with PowerShell and WSUS Offline Update: Part 2
Summary: Microsoft PowerShell MVP, Sean Kearney, talks about updating an offline virtual machine with Windows PowerShell and WSUS Offline Update.Honorary Scripting Guy, Sean Kearney, here. Yesterday, I...
View ArticlePowerTip: Shut Down Virtual Machine with PowerShell
Summary: Learn how to shut down a virtual machine by using Windows PowerShell. How can I use Windows PowerShell to perform an orderly shutdown of a virtual machine? When the Stop-VM cmdlet is used with...
View ArticlePSImaging Part 1: Test-Image
Summary: Guest blogger, Ben Vierck, talks about using Windows PowerShell to determine if a file is an image.Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. I am happy to introduce a new guest blogger here...
View ArticlePowerTip: Read .exe Magic Number with PowerShell
Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to see an .exe magic number. How can I use Windows PowerShell to see the "magic number" associated with an executable file in Windows? The term magic number...
View ArticlePSImaging Part 2: Export-Text from Images
Summary: Guest blogger, Ben Vierck, talks about using Windows PowerShell to export text from an image.Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Welcome back guest blogger Ben Vierck, for Part 2 of...
View ArticlePowerTip: Use PowerShell to Count Images
Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to count images. How can I use Windows PowerShell to count images on a drive? Use the Get-ChildItem cmdlet, specify the path, and send the results to the...
View ArticlePSImaging Part 3: Group-ImageFile
Summary: Guest blogger, Ben Vierck, talks about grouping similar images with Windows PowerShell.Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today we have Ben Vierck back for Part 3 in his series about...
View ArticlePowerTip: Use PowerShell to Count Types of Images
Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to count different types of image files. How can I use Windows PowerShell to see a count of the different types of image files on my computer? Use the Get-ChildItem...
View ArticleWeekend Scripter: Use PowerShell to Find Longest Cmdlet Name
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to find the longest cmdlet name.Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. This is an exciting time of the year, as...
View ArticlePowerTip: Use PowerShell to Verify Hotfix
Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to verify if a hotfix is installed. How can I use Windows PowerShell to verify that my workstation running Windows 8.1 has the November DSC rollup installed?...
View ArticleUse PowerShell to Enable Wi-Fi
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to enable Wi-Fi if Ethernet is not connected. Hey, Scripting Guy! Most of the time when I use my laptop running Windows...
View ArticlePowerTip: Use PowerShell to Disable All Network Adapters
Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to disable all network adapters on your system. I often work in offline situations, and I would like to disable all network adapters on my laptop for security reasons...
View ArticleUse PowerShell to Disable Wi-Fi
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to disable Wi-Fi if Ethernet is connected. Hey, Scripting Guy! When I have an Ethernet cable plugged in to my laptop...
View ArticlePowerTip: Use PowerShell to See Who Can Access Folder
Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to see who has access to a folder. How can I use Windows PowerShell to see who has access rights to a folder? Use the Get-Acl cmdlet, specify the folder, and look at the...
View ArticleUse PowerShell to Explore Old Windows VHDs
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to explore old Windows VHDs. Hey, Scripting Guy! It is time for spring clean-up around our datacenter. I am not talking...
View ArticlePowerTip: Use PowerShell to Find Virtual Hard Disks
Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to find virtual hard disks on your system. I notice that my disk space appears to be disappearing at a rapid rate, and I suspect someone is creating virtual...
View ArticleUse PowerShell to Add Files to Offline Windows Image
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to add files to an offline Windows image. Hey, Scripting Guy! I have a number of VHDs that I need to add files to. I...
View ArticlePowerTip: Find DISM-Related PowerShell Cmdlets
Summary: Learn how to find all Windows PowerShell cmdlets that work with DISM. How can I find all Windows PowerShell cmdlets that work with Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM)? Use the...
View ArticleUse PowerShell to Remove Optional Features from Windows VHD
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to remove optional features from Windows virtual hard disks. Hey, Scripting Guy! I have a number of virtual machines...
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