Scripting Blog [archived]

Formerly known as the "Hey, Scripting Guy!" blog

How Can I Determine the Owner of a File?

(image) Hey, Scripting Guy! Is there a way to determine the owner of a file by using a script?-- BD(image) (image) (image) Hey, BD. As a matter of fact there is a way to use a script to determine the owner of the file, though it’s understandable why you might not be able to find that information on your own. After all, there are two main...

How Can I Pause a Script and Then Resume It When a User Presses a Key on the Keyboard?

(image) Hey, Scripting Guy! I would like to be able to pause my script, then have it resume as soon as the user presses any key on the keyboard. How do I do that?-- AL(image) (image) (image) Hey, AL. Boy, this question takes us back: “Press any key to continue,” along with “Abort, Retry, or Fail,” has to be one of the most famous ...