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Decrypt PowerShell Secure String Password

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, shows how to easily decrypt the Windows PowerShell secure string password. (image)  Hey, Scripting Guy! We have an FTP site that I have to use on a regular basis. I need an easy way to get a credential and use that credential with the FTP site so that I can download a file that changes on a ...

Learn About Using PowerShell Value Binding by Property Name

Summary:  Guest blogger, Ingo Karstein, talks about using Windows PowerShell and value binding by property name. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today our blog is written by Ingo Karstein who has shared his knowledge previously with us. Ingo is an independent consultant for SharePoint and Windows PowerShell based in Leipzig, ...

Weekend Scripter: Convert Word Documents to PDF Files with PowerShell

Summary: Windows PowerShell MVP, Sean Kearney, talks about using Windows PowerShell to convert Word documents to PDF files en-masse. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today’s blog is brought to you by Windows PowerShell MVP and honorary Scripting Guy, Sean Kearney. Previous blog posts by Sean Kearney Take it away Sean… ...