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August 2011 - Page 2 of 7 - Scripting Blog

BATCHman Uses PowerShell to Battle the Evil Mr. Freeze-Process

August 26, 2011 Aug 26, 2011 08/26/11
Doctor Scripto
Summary: A new superhero uses Windows PowerShell for good. He is BATCHman, and today he battles Mr. Freeze-Process.   Hey, Scripting Guy! I know there are the Scripting Guy and Dr. Scripto, but are there any real scripting superheroes? —SH   Hello SH, Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson here. Today is Episode 1 of a multipart ...

Use Culture Information in PowerShell to Format Dates

August 25, 2011 Aug 25, 2011 08/25/11
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Learn how to use culture information in Windows PowerShell to format dates.   Hey, Scripting Guy! I enjoyed your article yesterday about manually changing the way a date is displayed using string techniques. But the problem is that is a bit complicated, and is even potentially error prone. Is there an easier way to work with ...

Use PowerShell to Convert Date Formats Easily

August 24, 2011 Aug 24, 2011 08/24/11
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson discusses four different techniques for using Windows PowerShell to convert date formats.   Hey, Scripting Guy! I have a problem. Although I am sure you hear this a lot, this problem is causing me a major problem at work. Here is the deal. We are a large company and we have operations both in the...

A Visit to a PowerShell User Group by the Scripting Guys

August 23, 2011 Aug 23, 2011 08/23/11
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson talks about Windows PowerShell user groups and his recent visit to one in Texas.   Hey, Scripting Guy! A week or so ago, I remember reading that you spoke to the Corpus Christi PowerShell User Group in Texas. You did not do much of a follow-up about that. In addition, you never explained what a ...

Use PowerShell to Easily Find Information About Hotfixes

August 22, 2011 Aug 22, 2011 08/22/11
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to easily find information about Windows Update hotfixes.   Hey, Scripting Guy! I have a problem, and I am hoping that you can help me. I have been using the Get-Hotfix cmdlet, but unfortunately, it seems to miss some system updates. I desperately need to perform an audit of our systems, but ...