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PowerTip: Keep Output from Scrolling Off the PowerShell Console

February 18, 2013 Feb 18, 2013 02/18/13
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Learn how to keep content from scrolling off the Windows PowerShell console. (image)  How can I keep content from scrolling off the Windows PowerShell console and, instead, display content a page at a time? (image)  Pipe the results to the More function to display content in the Windows PowerShell console one ...

Use PowerShell and a Web Service to Find Holidays

February 18, 2013 Feb 18, 2013 02/18/13
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, shows how to use Windows PowerShell to find the date for a specific holiday by using a web service. (image)  Hey, Scripting Guy!  I have a problem. I guess you hear that a lot. Anyway, my boss has given me what I think is an impossible task—to find the holidays we have coming up this...

Weekend Scripter: Use PowerShell for ADM Cleanup—The Exciting Conclusion

February 17, 2013 Feb 17, 2013 02/17/13
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Two Microsoft PFEs conclude their three-part series on cleaning up old ADM files from AD DS. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today, we have the conclusion of a three-part series written by PFEs Mark Morowczynski and Tom Moser. Be sure to read the blog for Friday and Saturday first if you have not already done so. ...

PowerTip: Find the Start Mode and Startup Account for Services

February 16, 2013 Feb 16, 2013 02/16/13
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to find the start mode and startup account used by services. (image)  How can I use Windows PowerShell to find the startup account and the start mode of services on my system? (image)  You need to use WMI and query the Win32_Service class. With Windows PowerShell 3.0, use the Get-CimInstance&...