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Hey, Scripting Guy! Can I Create a Windows Form to Select Computer Names and Run WMI Queries?

March 4, 2010 Mar 4, 2010 03/4/10

ScriptingGuy1

  Hey, Scripting Guy! I had this idea. I would like to have a Windows Form that had a list of computer names in it. I would then like to be able to select one of the computers, and run a WMI query against it. My idea is that I could give the Windows Form to the Help Desk, and I would not need to tell them how to run a script, give ...

Hey, Scripting Guy! How Can I Read a Text File and Update a List Box?

March 3, 2010 Mar 3, 2010 03/3/10

ScriptingGuy1

  Hey, Scripting Guy! I liked your article about creating a list box with Windows PowerShell, but to be honest, that is of limited use to me because I often need to work with different servers. I would like to be able to load a text file and have it populate the list box. Is that too hard to do?-- RR Hello RR, Microsoft ...

Hey, Scripting Guy! How Can I Use the List Box Control in Windows PowerShell?

March 2, 2010 Mar 2, 2010 03/2/10

ScriptingGuy1

  Hey, Scripting Guy! I am wondering if it would be possible to have a box that included several items in it. I would then like to be able to choose an item from that box and use it elsewhere in the script. I know it can be done, because I see it in Windows programs all the time. I just am not sure what it is called, and therefore am...

Hey, Scripting Guy! How Can I Create a Windows Form Using Windows PowerShell and PrimalForms?

March 1, 2010 Mar 1, 2010 03/1/10

ScriptingGuy1

 Hey, Scripting Guy! I have really been enjoying reading your Weekend Scripter series. It seems like you guys really love scripting. I especially enjoyed the graphical trip cost calculator Ed wrote for the Scripting Wife.My only problem with the article is that it was a bit quick, and I have never used Visual Studio or a Windows Form ...