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Using Get-Service in PowerShell 7 vs. Windows PowerShell 5.1
Using Get-Service in PowerShell 7 vs. Windows PowerShell 5.1
Faris Malaeb February 23, 2021 Feb 23, 2021 02/23/21
Q: How can I get the Username, and StartType for a Windows Service? A: Quick answer is PowerShell 7. Microsoft is doing a great job on PowerShell with each version they release. The simple answer to this question is a command called Get-Service. But there is a big update that makes getting the required information much easier with PowerShell...
Changing Drive Letters and Labels via PowerShell
Changing Drive Letters and Labels via PowerShell
Avatar February 19, 2021 Feb 19, 2021 02/19/21
Q: I want to change the drive letter and the drive label for a new USB drive. Is there a way with PowerShell? A: Of course. One way is to use WMI and the CIM cmdlets. PowerShell does not have a cmdlet to change the drive letter or the caption directly. But the good news is that you can use WMI and the CIM cmdlets to change both the drive ...