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Scripting Blog [archived]

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

PowerTip: Find Background Task Info about Windows 8.1 with PowerShell

October 26, 2013 Oct 26, 2013 10/26/13

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, shows how to use Windows PowerShell 4.0 in Windows 8.1 to find background task information. (image) How can I use Windows PowerShell 4.0 to obtain background task information about my Windows 8.1 device? (image) Open the Windows PowerShell console as an administrator, use ...

Weekend Scripter: Use PowerShell to Configure Windows Defender Preferences

October 26, 2013 Oct 26, 2013 10/26/13

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to configure Windows Defender preferences. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today is the day. It is time for PowerShell Saturday #005 in Atlanta. This fifth Windows PowerShell Saturday conference is a sell out like the four previous ones. It is really...

PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Verify Windows Search Settings

October 25, 2013 Oct 25, 2013 10/25/13

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell 4.0 in Windows 8.1 to verify Windows Search settings.(image) How can I use Windows PowerShell 4.0 to see how Windows Search is configured on my Windows 8.1 device?(image) Use the Get-WindowsSearchSetting cmdlet:PS C:> Get-WindowsSearchSettingSetting ...

Use PowerShell to See What Windows Defender Detected

October 25, 2013 Oct 25, 2013 10/25/13

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to see what Windows Defender has detected. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Tomorrow is Windows PowerShell Saturday in Atlanta. There are still a few tickets left; but in the last few days, they have disappeared with a quickness. If you have a chance ...

PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Configure Windows Defender Signature Updates

October 24, 2013 Oct 24, 2013 10/24/13

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell 4.0 in Windows 8.1 to configure Windows Defender signature updates. (image) How can I use Windows PowerShell to configure Windows Defender signature updates? (image) Use the Set-MpPreference function and specify a value for the SignatureScheduleDay parameter ...

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