The “Hey, Scripting Guys!” blog has been retired. There are many useful posts in this blog, so we keep the blog here for historical reference. However, some information might be very outdated and many of the links might not work anymore.

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Scripting Blog [archived]

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

PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Find Computer Restore Points

June 8, 2013 Jun 8, 2013 06/8/13

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Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to list all computer restore points on your system. (image) How can I use Windows PowerShell to list computer restore points on my system? (image) Use the Get-ComputerRestorePoint cmdlet: Get-ComputerRestorePoint Note This command must be run with Admin rights. (image...

Weekend Scripter: Use PowerShell to Generate a Recent Profile Report

June 8, 2013 Jun 8, 2013 06/8/13

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Guest blogger, Bob Stevens, talks about using Windows PowerShell to generate a recent profile report. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today I am pleased to welcome back guest blogger, Bob Stevens. Be sure you check out Bob’s other guest blog posts. Bob is a member of the Twin Cities PowerShell User Group. Here is ...

PowerTip: Create a New VHD with Windows PowerShell

June 7, 2013 Jun 7, 2013 06/7/13

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to create a new virtual hard disk to use with Hyper-V. (image) How can I create a new virtual hard disk in Hyper-V? (image) Use the New-VHD cmdlet. This will create a 60 GB dynamic disk VHDX file under C:\VHD\ called Mydrive.vhdx: NEW-VHD -Dynamic C:\VHD\MyDrive.vhdx -SizeBytes 60GB This ...

Build and Restore Snapshots in Hyper-V with Windows PowerShell

June 7, 2013 Jun 7, 2013 06/7/13

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft PowerShell MVP, Sean Kearney, talks about using Windows PowerShell to build and restore snapshots in Hyper-V. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. If you are a seasoned Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog reader, you know that the most frequent guest blogger is Sean Kearney. If you are new to the blog, I welcome you, and I ...

TechEd–4 All Over but the Party

June 6, 2013 Jun 6, 2013 06/6/13

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Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about the last day of TechEd 2013 North America in New Orleans. Today began like yesterday ended – with a room full of Windows PowerShell enthusiasts. Yesterday I had the privilege to share the stage with Glenn Sizemore and Don Jones. These two community leaders are absolutely ...

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